It's hanging in her closet. Still in the dry-clean plastic. So beautiful. Thoughtfully, hand-picked. The fit just right. The color perfect. I often wonder how long it's been there. How long has the planning been complete? What are the other things she wants and doesn't want? She's … [Read more...] about The Reminder
Archives for October 2021
The Greatest
What is your greatest fear? When I was a kid, I was fearless. I would climb trees, pick up snakes and crawdads, ride my bike everywhere, and generally do anything I wanted to do with no fear. Fear is learned, but what about those fears that are realistic, those we have no control over? If I … [Read more...] about The Greatest
High Cost
It's hard explaining to kids the difference between a want and a need. Often, we adults don't get it either, buying anything and everything we want thinking it's a need and will make us happy. Perhaps we've told our kids, "That costs too much" or "The price is too high" when they've asked us for … [Read more...] about High Cost
Passion
In previous blogs I have talked about crying. I cry a lot. Happy, sad, and anger are all emotions that can sometimes bring me to tears. However, there is no other place that can bring me to tears like worshipping does almost every Sunday. I think about the fact that Jesus died for even me! I … [Read more...] about Passion
Names
I was privileged to go to Washington D.C. twice with each of my daughters on their 8th grade trips. During one of those, we were able to tour the White House. I was amazed at the security. I suppose I shouldn't have been, after all it is where the President lives. As we got to the first of … [Read more...] about Names
Weavin’ and Bobbin’
As a young driver, sometime my friends and I would drive rather carelessly, as teenagers tend to do. It's a wonder we're all alive. We called it weavin' and bobbin' as we tried to get around slower cars. One of the roads I take to work is getting ready to be paved. It has been a long slow … [Read more...] about Weavin’ and Bobbin’