Today I had a discussion with someone who had to make some tough decisions about a relative this past weekend. When we are faced with a loved one that is either harming themselves or others, what is the correct response? If the person is doing drugs or abusing alcohol, many times people will think, “I’ll … Continue reading »
What Does Your Quilt Look Like?
This past week I worked with the Laboratory staff at a hospital in Pennsylvania. They are a great group of people. It was quite obvious as we met that each one knew their area of expertise and was quite knowledgeable. However, in most cases I only saw one dimension of the staff. I saw their … Continue reading »
He’s Got My Back
Yesterday work was tedious. Spreadsheets, numbers, multiple programs, serious stuff…mentally exhausting. No breaks. Crunch, crunch, crunch. That’s all good…but still became stressful. Late in the afternoon I’m headed to a serious meeting and I see a new email from WordPress…someone “liked” my blog. Nice. While I was in the elevator I read their short post … Continue reading »
Trying to get it into Focus
Last night I stayed at a really cool bed-and-breakfast as I could not find a hotel room at such short notice. it’s was a lovely three-story brick and marble mansion surrounded by what I’ve been told are Irish gardens. My room was on the 3rd floor. Outside of my bay window was this unique tree. … Continue reading »
Anticipation
Flew for work on Monday through Atlanta to Baltimore. As we pulled away from the gate (On Time!) we soon came to a halt. We’d only gone about 200 yards when the Captain said that one of the radars in the tower had gone down! Oops. That does not sound good. He went on to … Continue reading »
Be Strong
We were gifted with passes to the Final Round of The Players Championship Golf Match. What a beautiful place to enjoy Mother’s Day! Sitting by the 17th hole’s waterway we watched the ducks, osprey and what I think was an otter. An osprey flew down, spotted its prey, dipped its talons’ into the water and … Continue reading »
Mother's Day
Reblogged from lifewhatajoy: Mother’s Day – for me a bittersweet holiday. I am so proud of our two grown sons and feel so blessed to have had the privilege to be their mother. However on Mother’s Day I have a heavy heart as I miss my Mom so very much. At times I find it … Continue reading »
Discernment
Things are not always as they seem. I recently joined a photo club. They had a May event called May flowers up close and personal. I submitted the following: Only the last one is not ‘photoshopped’. In our everyday lives we need to ensure what we hear and read has not been ‘photoshopped’! We need … Continue reading »
A Mother’s Heart Prays
We were young. We had little money. I was invited to a baby shower for a member of our Sunday School class. What was I to give? I could not afford a nice gift. Then the Lord gave me an idea…make her a devotional book. I paraphrased several Scriptures and made a blank place for … Continue reading »
Missing What’s Around You
If you’re like me, you may be missing the beauty that surrounds you. My husband and I love to go wherever there is water…a beach, a river, a lake, even a puddle. Okay, I’m kidding about the puddle!! This past weekend we went just south of our home to Stuart, FL to visit one of … Continue reading »