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”
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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”
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”
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”
Hello Me
Lesson Learned: ‘Put your oxygen mask on first before assisting others’. An important life lesson I choose to continue to embrace as I enter this new year. It’s nothing new but it has kept me from imploding time and time again. This is not the chronicle of the self-indulged, self-absorbed narcissist. One may say it’sContinue reading “Hello Me”
Reflection of Me
It is my belief that plants were gifted to us as message of love from God. When you don’t know what to get me – get me plants. These were all gifted to me at some point, primarily by my students. It tells me that they hear me. This morning I glanced at the ‘lady’Continue reading “Reflection of Me”
Note to Her – Again
For You: As your birth is commemorated on the 8th, there’s a rejoicing that you found that Love that keeps you rooted and grounded. By now, you should have discovered that you were not a mistake. The Master carefully knitted you together in your mother’s womb and watched over your birth. There’s value in yourContinue reading “Note to Her – Again”
Guess the Place
Our memories of the ocean will linger on, long after our footprints in the sand are gone.”( Borrowed) Waterfalls have a way of bringing out the best in us – the adult and the child all at once! Here the fountain of youth meets me in a refreshing way. My baby girls are all grownContinue reading “Guess the Place”
Only You
T’was the night before Thanksgiving and many are about to curl up in bed. Some of us are busy making last minute preparations to welcome those we’ve loved from afar and near through the years. It’s a joyful time for many and a difficult time for some. I don’t know the emotions you are sittingContinue reading “Only You”
Restored Hearts 