Family
Defense Against Anxiety
My mom read her reflection from “Jesus Calling” this evening. The first sentence gave us both cause to pause. It is written as if Jesus is talking directly to you. “Anxiety is a result of envisioning the future without Me. So the best defense against worry is staying in communication with Me.” Enough said. I […]
The Roofers
Several months ago, our neighborhood got hit with large hail which did plenty of damage to the houses. Since then, we have seen and heard roofs being replaced just about every day. Today we had a great view of a house undergoing it’s restoration. My mom loves watching what is going on and we usually […]
Preparing to Rest
My sister helped my mom to water her orchids and noticed a bare stem still on one of the plants. It had finished blooming a while ago and the flowers had all come off. She told my mom that she was going to cut it off and prepare the plant to rest. When it is […]
Angel Feather
My daughter in law has been understandably struggling with the loss of her mother. She shared a very sweet and moving story the other day about a heavenly sign just for her. Here it is in her words. Today I didn’t really go anywhere. My car only went to drop off and pick up the […]
Car Conversation
My grandson bought himself a violin for Christmas last year and has started taking lessons. This afternoon, his mom and dad needed a little help. My sister and I worked it out so I could take my grandson to his lesson. They were all very grateful. But it was a blessing for me to spend […]
Parent’s Prints
A friend of mine shared this insight to parents about their children from St. Mother Teresa. I thought it was particularly interesting as this morning I heard the song, “Cat’s in the Cradle”. “You will teach them to fly but they will not fly your flight.You will teach them to dream, but they will not […]
Sibling Relationship
During this upcoming week, my younger sister will be moving to Florida in the new home that she and her husband had built. Also, since it is October, my older brother will be packing up his trailer and he and his dog will be heading South for the winter. Today my younger brother arrived for […]
Beautiful Joy
Several months ago, my daughter in law’s mother died suddenly. My daughter in law has been struggling with the grief. This year for her birthday, her oldest son surprised her with a getaway and concert. They shared pictures today. She had a beautiful smile that truly showed her joy. It was wonderful to see. I […]
Saving Memories
After my dad died just over a year and a half ago, my mom and I collected all the cards and tokens of thoughtfulness in a basket. We tried to keep them organized and sent out thank you notes. On one of the dressers in my mom’s room, we placed the patriotic blanket that we […]
Bonus Shopping
I found myself with a little free time today, so decided to stop by the local thrift store. I wanted to find a couple pairs of pants for my mom as many that she has just aren’t fitting right and are uncomfortable. As I entered the store, I was greeted with a plethora of Fall […]
Still Finding God 