No, we’re not even going to count how many weeks it’s been since Session 2. The important question is, do you have your list of blessings that are yours due to your placement in your family, community, country, and time frame? I’ve already taken advantage of several this morning: a firm mattress bed in a …
Mid-life dream chaser, missionary in training, practicing author, tiny house groupie, and opinion smorgasbord.
The Man I Would Marry
During one foray into online dating, many years ago, I was asked for 5 characteristics that I wanted in a man I would marry. Fair question, a good one really, and I gave it some thought – how would I pare down a list of preferences and must-haves into the top 5 without losing some …
The Commander’s Lady
Our relationship started with the idea of Cinderella – a one liner about the need to get back to clearing cinders from the fireplace. It was a lovely whirlwind, and I was convinced I had finally met my prince – especially on the day that he invited me to, of all things, a Ball. Yes, …
Grace is a Gift
He stood in his doorway, an old man sobbing like a small child, a millionaire baffled over a $5 can of mixed nuts. A gift, for no reason other than an expression of care, was beyond comprehension for this successful businessman and world traveller. He understood trade well. Much of his money was gained by …
A Lesson in Grace
The budget wasn’t lining up. Tapping into the last dregs of my savings accounts would drain them dry in a matter of months. It would take only minutes, if I chose to clear off the credit cards, again. Something needed to shake loose, and one hour before I made a drastic move, it did. God …