Ray woke me up at 5:30 a.m. yesterday morning to see if I wanted to watch the Trooping of the Colours, the first event of the special 4-day celebration of the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Of course, I did! I watched as British soldiers in their colorful and fascinating uniforms and horses ... View Post
What If?
What if a mama never told her son that running into the street is dangerous? What if a daddy never told his daughter not to put a metal key into a power outlet? What if a mama never told her daughter that when she drives she should stop at all stop signs? What if a daddy never told his son ... View Post
Three Generations and a Window
On Friday Ray and I had an opportunity to observe men of three generations who work together. They include: A father—I'll call him Dan. Dan's two sons—I'll call them Mike and Frank. Mike's son—I'll call him Scott. At one time, Dan, Mike and Frank were all in their prime. Each was gifted ... View Post
Sweet Thoughts and Sweet People
I have a precious friend who often tells me stories about encounters she has with people she has just met. She may have met them in a specialty shop while she and her husband were out of town or they may be sitting in the pew behind them at a church where they are visiting or perhaps they own the ... View Post
Handling Holy Interruptions
Merry Christmas Eve, Mamas The shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem were doing what shepherds do, protecting the sheep in their care. On this particular night they were staying out in the fields with them. As far as we know, this night seemed like any other night at work. It is obvious ... View Post
Merry Christmas from Gainesboro
What a fun weekend Ray and I enjoyed! This year, instead of watching the Gainesboro Christmas parade, we were in it. Maybe next year we'll actually help with a float. This year we took baby steps and helped with two entries. We decorated our company van and two of our team members drove it. I was so ... View Post