Oh, golly I have felt so melancholy You’ve been in heaven now for 35 years So flow my tears I miss you mom. I search through your photo books Hoping, of you, to get a look Most pictures I see are of me And other family There are very few of you. I find this joyful one of You celebrating me before I was born Mom, since you’re in heaven, there are times I feel forlorn I miss you, mom. I miss you here in my middle years I’d love to share my hopes and fears As ... Read More about I have felt so melancholy
Weeds & a cigarette butt
The Salesman wanted to take a walk after the temperature dropped a bit and we headed out round the neighborhood. I’d driven by these colorful clusters of lantana and couldn’t resist pausing to enjoy their multiple-colors-on-one-bloom-beauty up close. The beauty, and lessons of the Lord, are all around. Lantana flourishes in full sun. Me too. Shine on me, shine on us, Jesus. Beyond the curb there were weeds and a cigarette butt that I cropped out. Kinda like life too…we are going to encounter ... Read More about Weeds & a cigarette butt
Scripture Memory Team 2024 – Verse 7
Happy July, friends! And Happy Scripture Memory Team Day! The truth of Psalm 103:12 is the best news: “As far as the east is from the west, so far has He removed our transgressions from us.”That's amazing how far He has removed our transgressions/sins/wrongdoings from us! I think how far I traveled to Wales for my trip in May - an ocean plus away, which seemed a very long way; but the truth is, I could still get back there. But the Lord, He doesn’t move our wrongs to our doorstep or out to ... Read More about Scripture Memory Team 2024 – Verse 7
Scripture Memory Team 2024 – Verse 6
Happy June and happy Scripture Memory Team day! Yes, I’m still on my travels (and would so appreciate your prayers for a safe journey home); but prepared before jetting out for this day. Memorizing the Word has been a part of the fabric of my life for over 20 years. Having God‘s Word in my heart through the hills and valleys of life has helped me to truly take my thoughts captive to Christ. Those thoughts I have when flights are delayed - two and three times - or totally canceled and ... Read More about Scripture Memory Team 2024 – Verse 6
New Mercies
His mercies are new every morning Yesterday as my mentor and I walked out on the back porch, I shared I thought I would miss my own Peonies blooming because of an adventure that was taking me far from home; but ever closer to family. She smiled ever so sweetly; but I don’t remember that she gave a response. As I reflect, I’d say she prayed I’d be able to enjoy the blooms at home and abroad. When I opened the shutters this morning, I saw the most beautiful bloom in my own garden. The second ... Read More about New Mercies