No Words
He beamed… Continue reading No Words
Life Lessons
“How far you go in life depends…” Continue reading Life Lessons
Still Here
Slipping away… Continue reading Still Here
How to live
“Help me to be less fearful…” Continue reading How to live
Enough
Just when I thought… Continue reading Enough
Family Matters
It was a simple question. “So, how are things?” We had already been talking for quite a while and were getting ready to wrap up our conversation. But I felt a nudge and I asked. That was all it took. Only fifteen more minutes on the phone and in that short amount of time I was given a very realistic and painful picture of her … Continue reading Family Matters
Stealing Time
Stealing time. That’s what author Julia Cameron calls grabbing those moments of time tucked into our day to pursue our passion. “If we are forever yearning for “more,” we are forever discounting what is offered.” Of course, Cameron is talking specifically about the idea of finding more time to write, but her principle is a solid one for how to claim all of those things which … Continue reading Stealing Time
Gratitude
Gratitude is the sweet fragrance of an opening heart. -Anne Belton Continue reading Gratitude
Go to Give
It had been months since we had last seen Ned and Dena – a delightful, fun-loving couple with their three precious children. They had been so welcoming to us in our last setting – inviting one of our children to a birthday party literally on the first day we met, and often including us in fellowship gatherings at their home. Their presence in our lives … Continue reading Go to Give
Birthday Love
An early morning waking to paddle on the James, A gift of flowers to pot and place, A cake with candles to celebrate and share, A blessing from a friend to mark the day, What a beautiful morning for a birthday! A perfect match for you, Florence! Wishing you delight, family and friends today, good rest, play, love! (D. Streiker via Facebook) Photos and reflections by … Continue reading Birthday Love
Florence Brooks 