My family was asked to light the Advent candles as few years ago.. We were picked for the second week of Advent which is the “Faith” candle. Laurel, who was 8 at the time, had asked me once how families get to light the candles. “You have to be asked,” I replied. “Do you think someday we can do it?” she inquired. “Sure, if they ask.” “Who does the asking?” “I’m … [Read more...] about Faith is in the Journey at Advent
We All Need a Little More Kindness
“Why is kindness so hard for family members to show each other?” Tom asked me one morning. It was a rare weekend morning with no activities or appointments and we were alone in the kitchen having breakfast together. “What?” I said. “Well, it just seems that people are nicer to strangers than they are to their own family members. And I was just wondering why that … [Read more...] about We All Need a Little More Kindness
Thanksgiving Day or Giving Thanks Day?
Thanksgiving Day or Giving Thanks Day? Which one is it for you? My answer – it all depends on how old you are. When I was a child, it was definitely Thanksgiving Day – turkey, parades, football, and family supper. Thanksgiving Day Past I remember we all gathered at Geepa and May May’s house which included my mom, dad, sister, mom’s two sisters and their husbands, seven … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving Day or Giving Thanks Day?
Grant Me Patience, Lord, But Hurry.
Grant me, patience, Lord, but hurry. How many times in your life have you prayed that simple phrase? Yes, patience seems to be in short supply in the world these days. Instant gratification, road rage, same day or next day delivery, and speeding are examples of our need to have it NOW! We cannot wait. Therefore, we run ourselves ragged. As a result, we are stressed, anger, and … [Read more...] about Grant Me Patience, Lord, But Hurry.
Mary Sue Kramer, My Neighbor
Mary Sue Kramer is my next door neighbor. She moved in about a week before we did. She has blond hair, an hour glass figure, a loving, handsome husband, and two children – one boy and one girl. Mary Sue has that deadly combination of having both brains and beauty. She welcomed us with a tray of homemade cookies the day after we moved in. And they weren’t just chocolate chip or … [Read more...] about Mary Sue Kramer, My Neighbor