Earlier this week a colleague and I were talking about the past year. Our conversation started with me sighing as I warmed my hands on my coffee mug. “Where did this year go? I feel like it just started and soon it will be December!” Stella looked up at me in surprise, “We were just […]
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Joyful New Year to You
I am at that in between spot on the globe where I celebrate 2017 after and before others, kind of like the today squished between yesterday and tomorrow—or the calm before the storm. It has been an amazing year. I have no idea what is ahead, but I am thankful for all that has been. I’ve […]
First Rain Drops of Thought
Yesterday, just before I left for the Chinese meeting, I looked out my window and was surprised to see the ground looking, well damp! Just to be safe I brought along my umbrella and headed out. Just as I got outside the downpour began. Do you have any idea how rare it is to have […]
Not Mine—His
As you can imagine, I’ve been quite busy working on getting my book done in time for launch in October when I go to visit my step-kids and grandkids… It has been quite a ride. A few weeks ago, as I worked on the cover—and you got to vote on it—I was I close to […]
Joy, Joy, Joy
As many of you know, I have gone to the USA for my step-daughter’s graduation. This visit has been filled with only joy and answered prayers. From attending Emily’s graduation from university, with honors, to singing with Andrea in her congregation’s Christmas concert and spending the day with the grandchildren playing games, visiting a “live” […]