Well, I officially crossed the big golden threshold of my 50th birthday Sunday. And it was a sweet, sweet day. My husband and daughter began the day by serving me breakfast in bed (and I didn’t even have to clean the kitchen!). At church I welcomed the birthday greetings of friends, but avoided any big to-do. It was the Lord’s… Read More
Looking Back with Joy
A few months ago I joined my daughter Abby for a “celebration dinner” that wreaked of disappointment and exhaustion. Our dinner at the Cheesecake Factory was tempered with tears and quiet moments, but we also felt a sense of soaring relief and hope for the future. We had unanswered questions and doubts, but we also relished success and sweet, sweet… Read More
Thank You, Lord, for Laughter
I didn’t laugh every moment of every day of this week. In fact, I shed a tear or two, if I remember correctly. But I thank You, Lord, for the laughter I shared with friends as well as the chuckles no one heard but You and me and the dogs. I thank You for helping me laugh at myself when,… Read More