I don’t know her name and I have never seen her smile. But every time we are at the indoor pool, she has been there. She slowly hobbles into the room with a cane as her trusty companion. Slowly and methodically, she undresses and slides her away into the pool. Her laps begin. At times,… Continue reading Finding Your Determination
Category: Encouragement
Have You Used the “F” Word Lately?
Many years ago I overheard a conversation between two young siblings in which the girl screeched, “Mom…! Brother just said the ‘S’ word.” Oh my, I thought THE ‘S’ word, these two were so young how would they have even heard that word let alone use it? Well, apparently their terror stricken mother was thinking… Continue reading Have You Used the “F” Word Lately?
Horses, A Jeep, A Beach and Prayer
What do horses, a jeep, a beach and prayer have in common? They were all a part of making memories today. I will tell you that story later but first, let me tell you the story of a jeep. When I met my husband, he had a beautiful, red Jeep Wrangler. On one of our… Continue reading Horses, A Jeep, A Beach and Prayer
10 P’s to Achieving Your God-Sized Dream
You have dusted off your God-Sized Dream. You’ve had lots of time to think it over. It is time to move forward and make it happen. What steps should you take to make it happen Pray: Ask God to confirm if this is something He wants you to do and if the timing is right.… Continue reading 10 P’s to Achieving Your God-Sized Dream
A God Sized Dream!
Walking down the beach one day, my husband of 6 months asked me what dreams I had. The look on his face when I answered was priceless. “I want to buy an RV and travel the country with no agenda. I want to stop in small towns along the way and learn everything I can about… Continue reading A God Sized Dream!
#1 Reason for Not Acheiving Your Dream
Many years ago, I heard this quote: “You have now EXACTLY what you want to have in life.” The audience was silent as was the speaker for several minutes. Then, she went on to explain that if you REALLY wanted something different, you would do whatever it took to get it. ~If you REALLY wanted to… Continue reading #1 Reason for Not Acheiving Your Dream
The Heirloom Family Tea Set
Recently my husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary…yes, rare in this day and age I know. It hasn’t always been easy or fun and the time flew by in the blink of an eye to be sure! My husband planned a weekend full of surprises for me all of which culminated at the… Continue reading The Heirloom Family Tea Set
Listening to the Holy Spirit
We have grown up believing we have a conscience, much like Jiminy Cricket. We just “give a little whistle and always let our conscience be our guide” (from Pinocchio, the movie). While I agree that we do have a conscience that helps us differentiate right from wrong, what if the Holy Spirit IS talking to us… Continue reading Listening to the Holy Spirit
A Lesson In Patience
One Sunday, after church, I stopped at the pharmacy to refill a prescription. I was headed to Ohio to visit my family. I still had to get home to finish packing so I wasn’t late picking up a friend and her twins who were riding with me. When I turned the corner to the pharmacy, I… Continue reading A Lesson In Patience
38 Days
From the time she was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer to the time she took her last breath on March 22, my mother-in-law had 38 Days. 38 Days to Make A Plan. To decide what to do next. To put one foot in front of the other and just take a step forward. 38 Days to… Continue reading 38 Days