Tag Archives: Prayer

Ambience for One

Some days, God gives you just the extra serving of soul food you needed — just the extra helping to keep your spirit smiling. Today, I was elected to serve on our church council. I am proud of this achievement, … Continue reading

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Prayers in a Box

This is the deal. I’ve been undergoing ultraviolet radiation treatment for a rare form of skin cancer. I’ve had approximately nine treatments (every other day for three weeks) and need to make my way through about 18 more. I was … Continue reading

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A Long Road to Recovery

I am continually amazed at how deep the hole is that contains my grief. How naive can one soul be? Did I think this would be easy? How funny, too, that Sundays are on one hand my favorite days, and … Continue reading

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How do you eat your Cherrios?

Dear Cooper, It was great seeing you after church today! I enjoyed talking to you. Thanks for sharing your pumpkin cookie with me! I liked the way you ate your cookie: first the stem; then the left eye; then the … Continue reading

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We’re Outta Kleenex

And another thing. The blessing that is the relationship between a mother and her grown daughters — well, it’s hard to describe. I am beyond fortunate to have this gift. And it’s a true gift from God. During this last … Continue reading

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The Gift

My blog has been a bit silent of late. So has my heart. But as time goes by, healing happens and one’s love of life returns. Thank God. I just returned home from a trip back east where I spent … Continue reading

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Thinking

Thinking Wishing Praying

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Coincidence, or…

The year, 1986. My career as a hotel consultant was going well. I have always enjoyed my job, as it requires travel every few weeks, and that has kept life interesting. Travel that year was challenged by the fact that … Continue reading

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Don’t Go To Church

Be the Church. My good friend George (name changed to protect the innocent), called me this week. He suggested that if it was OK, he would come over and pick up the car I’ve been trying to sell. He would … Continue reading

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Work in Progress

Who am I? It’s been so long since I’ve thought about just me. Well, it’s all about me now. Like it or not. I’ve got some choices. I can continue riding that same old train of habits that have held … Continue reading

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