I have shared before that my husband, Rick, has Parkinson’s Disease, likely due to exposure to Agent Orange in Vietnam. Thankfully, he is doing well, but we both know changes are coming. Better to anticipate than live in denial. Hence, we moved from a house full of stairs to a ranch-style on one floor. No …
President Trump has signed an order aimed at easing a rule limiting political activity for religious organizations. The order directs the Treasury Department not to take action against religious organizations that engage in political speech. It’s no surprise that this is already drawing mixed reviews, even from religious leaders, some of whom believe politics has …
Our new home has a pool. Rick has always wanted one, and we tell ourselves it will be great for low-impact exercising our aging, aching bodies. The previous owner didn’t swim and saw no reason to clean the pool or maintain the equipment. Cha-ching. Upside is wildlife enjoyed the scuzzy-looking pond, including a river otter …
A missionary friend shared her airport experience in Harare, Zimbabwe. Everyone was checked into the flight, luggage on board. People filed onto the plane in an orderly manner, stowed their carry-ons and took their seats. The stewardess closed the airplane doors and set the locks. People buckled up, ready to go. And then they sat. …
Not long ago, we had a tree specialist come in to trim our redwoods, which look sparse and sick. We thought they were suffering from the drought, but were shocked to find out they are suffocating and starving to death. Previous owners laid black plastic around them to prevent weeds and then added a thick …
Over the years, I’ve read the Bible many times and studied through classes as well as on my own. I am not a scholar, but I know without doubt God meets us where we are and His Word is living and applicable to our everyday life. Even if I read through the Scriptures every year …
My father’s birthday was on the Ides of March. He had heart problems from childhood due to rheumatic fever, but ended up dying of liver cancer when he was 71 years old. That seemed young to me when it happened, even more so now that I’m approaching 70. I thought I’d have more time with …
We moved into a smaller house and turned one bedroom into an office with two work stations, one for me and one for Rick. I’ve been organizing and reorganizing since we moved in. We have a storage unit just for files; Rivers Aviation Services files, tax files with back-up receipts on everything, and my research …
I’m coming to the end of my current WIP and find myself feeling a little blue. It’s taken me months to get to know these characters. They might still have more to say and do, or could, if I had the time and imagination to continue to live vicariously through their trials and triumphs. It’s …
I love movies, primarily movies that make me want to stand up and cheer. I’m especially moved by those based on real life people who rise above great trials. Here are some of the movies I’ve collected and still enjoy: Rudy October Sky Remember the Titans Gifted Hands McFarland, USA Race When the Game Stands …