The good Lord has been nudging me lately to get my ten digits back onto the keyboard of my MacBook Air. I hoped that if I opened the screen and started clicking away something magical would happen. And I hoped that words of wisdom would pour onto the pages of my blog, perhaps never before... Continue Reading →

Twenty-eight years ago I said "I do" to my sweetheart, Chris.  In that time we have been through raising teens, loss of parents, and welcoming grandchildren to our family of misfits.  I have been very fortunate that Chris has stayed far away from surgical repairs of any kind. However, I have had multiple surgeries on... Continue Reading →

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 →