Archive | July 2023
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Hope For the Future
I met with a friend at a park tonight. It was warm, but there were dark clouds all around. We talked about plans and hope, which seems to be my theme for the week. A friend of mine shared a quote the other day, “Mann Tracht, Un Gott Lacht”, an old Yiddish adage meaning, “Man […]
New Smile
About a year ago, I decided to do something drastic for myself. I have never had straight teeth. Even after undergoing torturous treatments as a child. I have always been self-conscious of my smile, but refused to go through that again. But, as I got older, my teeth continued to move. I was chewing on […]
Making Plans
Today’s reflection from Jesus Always was a reminder of the stress and futility that can come from trying to plan out the details of life. I have learned this over and over again. And when I make plans and they fall through, it causes anxiety as I try to regroup and get back on track. […]
God’s Way
I saw a quote today from TobyMac that resonated with me. One day you’re going to look back and be grateful that life played out God’s way and not yours. I Found God today in words to ponder.
Right Person
My mom’s friend’s son in law has been struggling with Leukemia and the effects of treatments for several years now. For quite some time he has had double vision. He had seen 3 different doctors who were unable to help him. His wife – our friends’ daughter – coordinates conventions for different groups all over […]
So Grateful
Today we planned on celebrating my grandson’s birthday. My mom felt good this morning, so she made it to church. She even came into the party store to pick up the balloons and look around a bit. However, about an hour before everyone was to arrive, my sister was in a car accident. She said […]
Blessed Time
Today I was running errands and perusing outdoor games. I came across a water balloon slingshot and was reminded of my Youth Ministry days. I particularly thought of the Workcamp trips that we would take each year. We spent one week serving the community and fixing up houses for those who were unable to do […]
Picking Up Groceries
I found myself at the end of the week without having made a trip to the grocery store. For several different reasons, each time I planned on going, it didn’t work out. So, early this morning I made my shopping list and ordered it online. This afternoon, my mom and I went to go pick […]
Racing Birthday
Today was my grandson’s 16th birthday. It seemed appropriate that he would choose to do go-cart racing to celebrate. One of his friends was here for a visit with his family. I felt honored that I was invited to go with them and blessed that I was able to. My daughter-in-law, granddaughter, the friend’s mom […]
Little Free Library Plus
I was happy to take a walk tonight in the cool air. I went down a street that I normally avoid because there are barking dogs there. I came to the house with the dogs, which was surprisingly quiet. On the corner of the front yard was a Little Free Library. It was painted red […]
Still Finding God 