I have mentioned before that my son enjoys hiking. I would say he is quite an experienced hiker. He loves a challenging path and loves to discover ones as well. This year he has done both. Found some great new hikes…some of which have been quite the challenge. Not only…
Tag: Lessons Learned
Surrendering Plan B
Imagine this scenario. A husband and wife are hurrying through the morning activities and are planning the evening. The wife says she will be home later than usual and asks hubbie if he can get dinner ready. She gives him some suggestions/directions on what is available and what will need…
Three Thoughts from Missions Conference
As I mentioned on Instagram, this past week was the annual missions conference at our church. This week is always a highlight and, as I hoped, my heart has been stirred. Not simply about the tremendous need for worldwide missionaries and how I can better support and love those who…
God Provides and Teaches Me – Day by Day
On Tuesdays, I often try to link up with Mary Geisen. Her blog is always such a blessing and her weekly link-up includes plenty of encouragement and practical wisdom from other bloggers as well. Mary has a “monthly musings” post that I always enjoy – especially as she shares what…
Where Do You Live?
We were gathered around the table for another afternoon of UNO. Certainly one of the highlights of my week. Uno with my special, senior friends at the nearby assisted living complex. Sally played cards that afternoon which was nice because it has been quite a while since she has wanted…
When Perfection is Paralyzing
I read recently how black bears cleverly walk in the footprints left by other bears that have lumbered the same path before them. Over and over, they use the same tracks – sometimes leaving patterns that last for years. I’m sure they do this for many reasons but one reason…
Lesson Learned at the UNO Table
One of my weekly highlights is playing UNO with my senior friends at the assisted living home near me. We have a core group of regulars and a few, including new faces, that come and go each week. I usually lead the game as it travels around the table –…
Lattes and Porch Rocking
Back in January, I (along with plenty of other bloggers) choose one word to begin the new year. One word for a personal goal, a new year’s resolution or simply as a focus for the months ahead. I have done this before but, not surprisingly, the word was more or…
Little Grandma
I have one more post about Thailand. I hope it is not too much. So many of the lessons learned while on a trip such as the one I had to Thailand are, often, God taught and just for yourself. Other things can, hopefully, be used as an encouragement to…
Too Many Steps for an Old Lady
June is in the books – and that means my (long-awaited for and much anticipated) trip to Thailand has now come and gone. I typically like to look back over a month and notice both the blessings it included, as well as whatever lessons God may have been teaching me. …
No Bargaining with God
The art of negotiation starts early. We’ve all seen the toddler given a plate of food that does not include pasta or chicken nuggets. He vacillates between refusing to take a single bite to avoiding the inevitable by simply playing with the food or entertaining everyone at the table. Finally, he…
Lesson Learned: The Necklace
The necklace was, actually, just the beginning of the trouble. And, no, it wasn’t this necklace but that was just too cute not to include! I enjoy essential oils. I have genuinely benefited from essential oils and I use them often. I really like to diffuse them. At Christmas, I…