The Sun Always Shines

Yesterday was a beautiful day in Virginia. Sun shining. Flowers blooming. Warmer temperatures. Yes, it was definitely a take off your coat and throw open the windows day. I expected another day like yesterday. My plans were set. I even had in mind just what I would...

Shining Moments

There are those special moments in life that shine with encouragement and sheer wonder. I experienced one of those a few months ago and it changed how I looked at life. It was an ordinary day. I stopped by the mail box before and discovered a small brown envelope with...

Don’t Look Back

Early this morning my girls and I headed to the nearby park. It was clear and cool. Just the right temperature for an invigorating walk. As we rounded a curve on the trail, my oldest daughter spoke. “Remember when I fell off my bike?” She pointed to the place where...

Celebrate the Moments

Mondays wash day. Tuesdays ironing.  Wednesdays cleaning. And so the week went. My Pennsylvania Dutch Mom believed in a routine for everything. But even though the plan covered the necessary chores and responsibilities, it didn’t address the need we all have to...

Thirsty For More

  Ash Wednesday brings memories of being in school and seeing some of my classmates with ashes on their foreheads. I did not understand Lent back then. I dare say I am only just beginning to grasp its meaning today. Lent is a time of reflection. A time of looking...