Life

The Beatles had a song called Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da. It literally means 'life goes on.' Just a song about a life. Yesterday's worship was a tough one. One of our elders has cancer and has decided not to seek further treatment. He has only weeks to live. But life goes on... As I sat there … [Read more...] about Life Goes On

This week school started, and it has been very busy. Trying to get back into a schedule has been hard on both the teachers and students. The new normal is being tested, and we will be adjusting as the school year goes on. I took a new full-time position this year as Kindergarten aide, and I … [Read more...] about Like Little Children

As I sat in the doctor's waiting room yesterday, I couldn't help wonder is this the new normal? Temperature taken at the door upon entry. Masks required. Questions answered like do I have my taste and smell, have I been around anyone with the virus, etc. So, as we all sat in the waiting room, … [Read more...] about A Little While

They say you should live each day as if it is your last. I dare say none of us do this. I know I'm not, and I can't think of one person I know who is, at least to where it can be seen. So, if you only had days to live, what would that look like? What would you do? With whom would you want to … [Read more...] about The Last Day

A few years ago someone who used to be in my family had a severe accident while cutting down a tree. Somehow the tree fell and crushed his whole hand injuring all his fingers except for his thumb. It was a horrible experience for him and his family. The medical team tried everything they could … [Read more...] about Pruned

Yesterday our inservice began for this upcoming school year. I am always excited to begin a new year for several reasons. But...this year is very different than any in the past I have been a part of and perhaps any ever in history. Because of the Covid pandemic, this school year is full of … [Read more...] about Focus