As I mentioned in last week’s newsletter, this month is extra special as you’ll be inspired by other voices with uplifting messages. Here is the first one from my friend Kolleen Lucariello. Enjoy! ~~~~~ As we flip our calendars from August, ushering in September, we say farewell to our summer vacations and hello to the …
VIDEO OF THE WEEK SNEAK PEEK CLICK HERE “We have some good news and some bad news,” the airline rep announced to those of us sitting at the gate. We squirmed in our seats. “The good news is that we identified the mechanical problem with the plane,” she said. “The bad news is that we …
. VIDEO OF THE WEEK SNEAK PEEK https://youtu.be/d-fBJigMXAE Hubby and I took off for our routine evening walk. And as we rounded the walking trail, he repeatedly had to duck to avoid smashing his head against the branches that hung low. He endured this annoyance for a while. Then he decided to take action. …
VIDEO OF THE WEEK SNEAK PEEK: CLICK HERE My jaw was still numb as I approached the receptionist desk at the dentist. She handed me the card. “Here’s your next appointment date.” “Thank you,” I said. Then I leaned toward her and whispered, “And stay as sweet as you are.” She didn’t answer. But …
A desire to garden exploded in me when I read this: Why do gardeners go for their hobby with such passion and dedication? I think it is because the creativity never ends. Gardeners are always adding, trimming, forming, watching, and that’s what makes the work fun. Our gardens are our living, ever-changing palette. What fun! …
VIDEO OF THE WEEK SNEAK PEEK (CLICK HERE) The sound was awful, the heat unbearable and the tummies were empty. That describes our ride home from a theme park with the grandkids this past Saturday. The sound came from the rear of the car. We had traveled a few miles and were in the …
“I need my Xanax,” a woman said in the waiting room as we waited for my mom’s doctor appointment. “I can’t take the bad news anymore. The horrible stuff all around is too much.” Although I didn’t comment because she was talking to the person beside her, I reflected on what she said. It’s true …
Shocking statistic. I just learned that we spend 10% of all our waking hours looking for something—from a parking spot, to our cell phone, for the latest post on Facebook, etc. What would happen if that 10% of our time could be spent in looking for something worthwhile, something that will positively impact our lives, …
Hubby and I sat in the family room as we visited friends in their condo on the beach. Suddenly lights began to flicker. Then electricity went out for a few moments. I sat on the couch while all dashed out to the balcony to see the cause. What they saw was a fire burning in …
What joy, the plane landed a bit earlier in Quito, Ecuador. My friend would be waiting for me and we’d be on our way to our week of ministering to those affected by the earthquake. The airport employee who guided me out of the plane grabbed my bags and led me toward the exit of …