“For Goodness’ sake, Maybelle," my mom exclaimed. “Stop asking so many questions!” "Here comes Miss Goody Two Shoes,” my sister sneered to her friends every time she saw me walking toward her. “You’re just too good sometimes, Maybelle," a friend once advised me. “You’re going to explode someday.” I have heard the word “good” in one form or another associated with my … [Read more...] about Be Good, For Goodness’ Sake
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Faith is in the Journey at Advent
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.