I remember one year my husband and I decided to begin planning a vacation. Since we both work in healthcare it is literally like pulling teeth to be granted time off together.  I thought by the time a person earned gray hair and a double chin, some things in life would get easier.  Let me... Continue Reading →

My husband and I are the owners of two, thirteen-year-old hound mixes.  We enjoy our daily walks with them...no, actually, it is a stroll.  Sam prefers to trot, but Frodo can barely move and sits down for a breather every block or so.  Just in case you are wondering why we still take Frodo for... Continue Reading →

I live about four hours from my hometown.  That is actually pretty close compared to those I know who have to shell out several hundred dollars for airfare, use up a week of vacation time and withstand the "pat down" of disinterested TSA employees.  Still, I'm embarrassed to say I don't make it home very... Continue Reading →

My small group is studying a book on prayer.  To be honest, I am not loving it and take issue with some of what is written.  Because of this, I delved into the next chapter with the thought of just getting it over with.  Crummy attitude, but I beg for a little grace as God... Continue Reading →

My home church is going through a study on the book of John. It is the fourth book in the New Testament. Slick notebooks were created for our use which included scriptures with commentary and study questions at the end of each reading. Those of us participating were to read one of the studies for... Continue Reading →