Years ago, after moving into our new home, to our surprise something else took up residence. During one of the tours given to our friends, a grasshopper decided to jump away when we interrupted his morning sun bath. Being a country girl, I instinctively picked it up and returned it to its natural habitat, outside […]
Have you ever been promised something? My parents said yes to a bike for Christmas after begging for a long time, or at least that is what it seemed at my mature age of 12. The whole sales pitch was given with the correct amount of behavior adjustments, and thinking of others before myself. However, […]
Thanksgiving has come and gone, but what makes you thankful? Let us look at the history of this special day. In September of 1620, a small ship called the Mayflower left Plymouth, England, carrying 102 passengers, so that they could freely practice their faith, or the promise of land ownership and prosperity in the New […]
Did you ever wonder why God allows hurdles in our lives? They could be anything. Here is the huge dilemma; a hurdle to one person could be an actual praise to another. That just boggles my mind! So glad God loves us and knows our needs. There are times when we do not know how […]
One very memorable moment happened after one of my first driving escapades. Waiting three years to be free of seizures traumatized my social life, or at least that is what I thought. That particular evening I was able to drive instead of being chauffeured to bible study. What independence! Wearing that cloak of pride felt very exhilarating, until […]
Watching the Olympics has been exhilarating. Each participating athlete made a conscious decision to work towards an Olympic medal. That choice meant sacrificing of themselves; time with friends and family, not being able to do other things, having to juggle school work and practices, etc. In order to accomplish their goal, they had to make […]
In 1776 on July 2nd, the Continental Congress of the 13 colonies voted in favor of independence from Great Britain. There was almost a unanimous vote. Two days later, the Declaration of Independence was adopted by its delegates. This historic document reminds us of why we celebrate July 4th today. This patriotic day became more […]
Today graduation is a sign of achievement and change, but it doesn’t always mean that the learning is over. On the outside, we see bright shiny faces of a student body with caps and gowns. The inside is completely different. Decisions for the future bring joyous and anxious thoughts. Whether fear or excitement, things are […]
In a 1970 romantic drama called Love Story, Jenny made a statement to Oliver, “Love is never having to say you are sorry.” How ironic? Love, or at least a like for another, always grows when an apology is given from one person to another. What does “never having to say you are sorry” mean? Is anything of […]
There is one particular story stays with me. It is most memorable because it is so unbelievable. My husband was away on a business trip in Texas. Our son and I were home in Pennsylvania. My normal daily routine consisted of getting myself ready for work and then waking up our son. This winter day […]