Holding Hands and Bowed Heads

My heart overflows with thanksgiving for so many things – blessings of health and blessings of care but probably at this time of year more than any other my heart turns toward home and the blessings of loved one He has placed in my life. Life was not always  easy...

Shining Moments

“Let’s take the time to thank those who have touched our lives.” We discuss it around our table at home. Ideas Plans. Ways to do it. So my nineteen year old decided to thank her second grade teacher. She sat thinking and then the keys started clicking. “Finished.” she...

Shining Moments

In a self focused world     Thanksgiving is a refreshing contrast. Like a pearl in the midst of the ordinary. Yes,    it gives us all an opportunity to gather with family         and close friends    to lift our hearts toward heaven        and give thanks. My thoughts...

When Life Is Plan B

  I don’t know about you but from the time I was a little girl I had an idea of how I wanted life to be. I planned to marry my handsome prince, live in a small, white cape cod house surrounded by a white picket, have 7 children, and yes, live happily ever after....

Thanksgiving Full

It was Thanksgiving. My older brother and I were so excited as we smelled all the food. Turkey and stuffing. Beans and cranberry salad. Potatoes and corn pudding. And best of all pumpkin pie. Our eyes could hardly take in all the delicious dishes. “Bet I can eat more...