Open My Eyes Lord December 5, 2011

Sometimes God uses circumstances to open my eyes, and I really don’t like what I see.  There is a family in our community that is dysfunctional at best.  About 6 or 7 years ago, some of their kids starting coming to our church’s kids program.  I was a leader at the time and I can [...]

Black Friday thoughts November 22, 2010

Ok, so I’m reading the Sunday paper this morning, since I never seem to get around to reading it on Sunday, and what jumps out at me are the number of ads for the Friday after Thanksgiving, or “Black Friday”.  They announce that stores will be open at 3 AM or that great deals are [...]

Pepsi memories September 27, 2010

Just opened a bottle of Pepsi.   And thought of my grandma.  Not that grandma drank Pepsi, although she may have.  But that there were always bottles of Pepsi in the fridge at grandma’s.  My aunt and cousin lived there and I know they drank it.  It was a treat when we got to have some [...]

Some change is a good thing September 21, 2010

I’m not opposed to change in general. I like new furniture, the fun of exploring a new car, the changes in the seasons. Adding a son-in-law and a new grandbaby to the family is a good change. My problem has been so much change is such a short time. I feel like I’m literally chasing [...]

What Happened? November 18, 2009

I was listening to Christmas music on the computer tonight (yes, I am listening to Christmas music before Thanksgiving…so sue me) and some old songs came on that reminded me of Christmas when I was little.  And it occurred to me….where has time gone?  I swear it wasn’t that long ago that I was 8 and [...]

Further Adventures with “The Truck” September 18, 2009

Last winter I wrote a story about the day I did chores for daughter #3 and had issues with her truck. Well, today The Truck and I had another adventure. Daughter #3 got a job and is currently working five 12 hour shifts a week. The feed she ordered for her goats and calves wasn’t going to be [...]

When God speaks….I listen September 16, 2009

I am one of those people to whom God has spoken. It wasn’t an audible voice, sometimes it wasn’t a voice at all. But it was definitely God. Each time it has been before someone close to me died or got very ill. The first time I remember was in 1991. We were expecting our [...]

My friend, duct tape September 10, 2009

I have been a fan of duct tape for many years.  It is the all versatile, repair anything material you just have to have around.  We had a storm door for awhile that, literally, was held together with duct tape.  All the panels, the windows, all fastened together with duct tape.  When we put our [...]

Things I learn late at night September 8, 2009

Ok, it’s not that late, but I was curious about what people had to say about asthma patients (which dd #6 has) getting the swine flue vaccine. I know, I know…the correct way to refer to it is the H1N1 flu…I like swine flu. Sounds cooler. Anyway, I digress. Found some interesting information, still not [...]

On a lighter note… September 6, 2009

Know what I really love? Those little packages of Crystal Light powder. You know, the ones that are just one serving. I know I should drink more water, but really, the stuff makes me gag. Doesn’t matter if it’s tap, filtered or bottled water. Blech. But add a little flavor to it and I’ll drink [...]