Answered Prayer
Don't you hate when you wish/pray hard for something, and when you finally get it, it's not what you expected it to be? I have loved learning about God's irony--the poetic justice of the punishment...
View ArticleHoliday Traditions
It's coming up on Holiday Time! In our family, there is a new tradition called Thanksmas. My parents-in-law purchased a place in Arizona a couple of years ago, and last fall they announced the...
View ArticleDog-fishing
Something happened yesterday that called to mind an event in a young parent's life.She was probably 4 years old one summer day. It was an idyllic scene, with the family dogs romping and younguns...
View ArticleMissing Entry
Well, I posted a new entry last Friday morning, but somehow, it didn't show up here. It seems to be...missing, I guess. It was a short list of good things, and a shorter list of bad things. Anybody...
View ArticleStrangers in a Strange Land
...and getting stranger all the time (I mean the land, not the strangers--although that's probably also true). The headlines read that a certain political party has gained control of our country. I beg...
View ArticleJust Say No
Someofyou know how crazy-busy my life is these days--I know, everybody says that, but I do seem to be busier than some for some reason. I have friends (generally, those who are childless and/or...
View ArticleGirl Stuff
Today was definitely a girly day. I do that once in awhile, and so does she. The twist to the day was her participation in the crafting and cooking. We spent hours attempting to stamp some greeting...
View ArticleGift Ideas
So, I skipped the post-Thanksgiving Black Friday hoopla again this year. They could have been *giving* away Stuff, and there is no way in the world you could have dragged me out shopping! I never quite...
View ArticleI'm eating chocolate chip cookie dough.
Refrigerated. In a plastic wrapper. Yeah, I've sunk that low. ________________________________________________She had her Christmas concert at school this evening, and the entertainment was quite...
View ArticleOld dog, old tricks
Many of you know that my dogs are rather elderly and behave accordingly. Most of the time, Cheerio the Lazy Yellow Lab lays around and barks occasionally. Her arthritis is to the point where I need to...
View ArticleMerry Christmas, Everyone!
Of course, the greatest gift you can give someone is the gift of the Gospel. But if you are looking for a last-minute gift that doesn't cost a penny and means more than anything else, give someone the...
View Article12/27/06 4:11PM
The man is kind of off work all week, since we decided to have the 2nd Annual Shop Shutdown between Christmas and New Year's. It's been nice spending time with him, for a pleasant change. Sometimes,...
View ArticleSide Trips
Well, it's been an enjoyable week! Here's a sampling: *Day-After-Christmas Shopping (ok, so not everything was enjoyable) *Cataract Falls *Her puppies - way cute! *Indianapolis Museum of Art *Rocky...
View ArticlePatience, Please
I wish I could figure out why it's so hard to be patient with some people. I recognize their deficiencies, and know their struggles, and know that they are trying (at least to some extent)...and yet, I...
View ArticleDaily Bible Reading
Like so many others, I began a daily Bible reading again this year. Most reading schedules begin at the beginning, which is a fine place to start. My current one begins in Genesis for the OT reading,...
View ArticleRead any Good Books lately?
How's everyone doing on their Daily Bible Reading? I've been a slacker this week, but am gearing up for some marathon reading. I mentioned previously that my reading schedule includes some OT, NT and...
View ArticleAction, Adventure, Drama, and...dare I say it...
Uh, no, I dare not say it. This is a family post. What am I talking about? My daily Bible reading, of course. I really am trying harder in 2007! I am amazed at everything the Bible contains. The rather...
View Article03/16/07 10:58PM
I know I need to post something clever or thoughtful or otherwise appealing, but I can't think of anything worthy of my wonderful audience. Give me an idea, and I'll be glad to write about it. Did I...
View ArticleTAGGED??!!
Hmmm... Those of you who know me already know about my weirdnesses, and those of you who don't know, well, you really don't want to know! But since I've been tagged, I'll play along. The rules: Reveal...
View ArticleTAGGED??!!
Hmmm... Those of you who know me already know about my weirdnesses, and those of you who don't know, well, you really don't want to know! But since I've been tagged, I'll play along. The rules: Reveal...
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