I am writing this from the comfort of my couch with my left foot elevated as I recover from minor foot surgery. My one-week post op visit went great; I am well on my way to being able to return to “normal” activity. To say I can’t wait is an understatement. I am not great at accepting help. I …
Entitlement is alive and well in today’s world. People think they are entitled to raises. Entitled to benefits. Entitled to be first in line. Entitled to what they haven’t earned. Entitled to special treatment. The definition of entitlement as I am referring to it is, “the belief that one is inherently deserving of privileges or special treatment.” My community recently faced …
A friend and I were talking about scars today. I have a six-inch scar on my left leg from a “state of the art” knee surgery 30 years ago. It’s funny to think that they don’t even perform that surgery anymore and now to get the same result, I’d probably have a one-inch reminder. We discussed our various …
Mother’s Day is this weekend. For many it is a time to celebrate with the woman who loved and nurtured them from birth and childhood and continues into adulthood. For some, like me, it is melancholy as my mother has resided in her heavenly home for more than 30 years. And for some women, it is a day …
This is one of those posts I didn’t necessarily want to write. In fact, the Lord and I had a little chat while I was on the treadmill at the gym. He told me to write about comparison. I told Him I didn’t want to. He said I needed to. I told Him it would be too embarrassing. He told me …
The weather is finally warming up which means I get to do one of my favorite activities – hiking. I am blessed to live in an area with mountains, state parks, and easy access to the Appalachian Trail. So, the opportunities to hike are endless. And, lucky for me, several of my friends and my husband love to …
I just returned home with a car full of flowers. To say I am in my happy place is an understatement. I love this time of year when the weather warms up and the greenhouses open. I’m not sure my husband feels the same as I leave the house with the checkbook and a checklist of all the …
Easter is over for another year. Resurrection Sunday has been celebrated. We have spent Holy Week focusing on Jesus’ sacrifice for each of us. We set our eyes on the Cross and the significance of two pieces of wood that held our Savior as He breathed His last breath and uttered: “It is finished!” (John 19:30). The Greek word …
When something bad happens – whether it be a personal loss or a national tragedy – some of the first comments you hear from believers and non-believers alike are, “How could God allow this?” Or “How could your God do this?” From the mouths of believers, these statements are often attributed to a broken heart, raw …
Six days ago, I posted this on my Facebook page. “I want to thank God for giving me life. For gifting me with talents to use for His glory. As I embark on a new year, my goal is to be fierce about my faith! To share Jesus with courage and boldness. To dive deeper into …