About mid-day I decided to organize some of the worksheets in one of my cabinets for the 100th time. Ten minutes into the task, I stopped. There is nothing in me that’s wired for paper [clerical] work of this sort. Thankfully, God knows my shortcomings and gave me an amazing assistant this school year. NotContinue reading “Real Talk”
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Then and Now
He’s now in his early 30s and I am no longer in my 20s. He now makes way more money than I do and for some reason thinks he’s smarter. Thankfully, time has been kind to us both. As we watch our children come into their own, we often wonder where the time went. SeasonsContinue reading “Then and Now”
Valued
Wonderfully Made I’m an open book to youEven from a distance, you know what I’m thinking.You know when I leave and when I get back;I’m never out of your sight.Nothing about me escapes you You know everything I’m going to saybefore I start the first sentence.I look behind me and you’re there,then up ahead andContinue reading “Valued”
Our Little World of Love
Fresh faced and barely just a girl myself – I discovered a world of love in my classroom. Through the years, I’ve felt nothing but love from my students. I’ve been privileged to get front row seats to their journey – if but for a small slice of time. These are now doctors, educators, socialContinue reading “Our Little World of Love”
The Truth
This is Sunday morning. Like many others over the decades, I’m getting ready to meet others who are like-minded in the house of the Lord. Last night I heard a song, one I’ve heard many times before, that brought a twinge of sadness to my heart. I’ve often wondered if church as we know itContinue reading “The Truth”
Everyday All Day
Daily prompt -1815: What snack would you eat right now? Sweet and gelatinous. This what we lovingly call jelly coconut in my island nation. Give me this everyday – all day. Spring, summer, winter or fall- I can never get enough of her. Why genderize as a female? Well, she is soft and tender. HerContinue reading “Everyday All Day”
Hello Fear – Not Today
A friend shared this picture of the his view rising up early in Australia. We each have a view that we wake up to in the morning. For many it is a view that is sprinkled with hope, passion and peace. For others, it is dredged with fear, panic, and dismay. We set the toneContinue reading “Hello Fear – Not Today”
Building Towers
This is the second week in January. Are we on task with our goals for this year or this month? Friday, January 10th was dubbed National Quitters Day. According to some research, that’s typically the day when most New Year’s resolutions come to an end. Were you named among the masses that quit? A friendContinue reading “Building Towers”
That Happy Place
This piece of art was on my desk with a blank chalkboard-like space. It needed it to come alive with some words that reflected my heart. I gave my very gifted student the words – she created some beautiful lettering. As I watched her, I saw someone who found her happy place. She loved letteringContinue reading “That Happy Place”
What Now
Have you ever wondered if God sees the ‘New Year’ the way we see it? If you are on this faith walk with God, you’ve probably noticed that He does things in His own time. This often frustrates us until we learn that He’s never in a hurry and it’s not a cliché -He’s alwaysContinue reading “What Now”
Restored Hearts 