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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
