Shining Moments

Amidst all that glitters and sparkles in life are woven golden threads. Precious people dear friends of my heart. Many, many years ago when I was a first grade teacher I was blessed to come to know a very special woman. I admired her in many ways but most of all for...
Shining Moments

Shining Moments

As I pulled out the old recipe card to make cheesy potatoes my thoughts wandered back to her. Although we had only lived close by for a short time I will never forget her sweetness. Yes, so much love and energy packed into this dear woman. She gave me the card before...
shining moments

shining moments

People matter. All people. You and you and you. No matter how old I get I’m still fascinated with people. Again and again people share with me their struggles in relationships. Lonely voices struggling to believe that there’s a God who cares. Sure, people might be...

Shining Moments

She and I worked side by side on that old makeshift  Roman clock.    Many years ago. She had the energy and ideas. I brought enthusiasm and determination. Hours were spent making that clock. Memories of Latin banquets flood my mind. Way back then. Shining moments from...

Shining Moments

Make new friends But keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.   I remember singing this at camp many years ago Looking around at all the smiling new faces Excited to be making new friends   I feel that same anticipation today   looking forward to...