I met a friend for lunch a few years ago. It was my birthday so she asked what I planned to do with the rest of my day. “I hope to write”, I replied. “I don’t think I have that much to say”, was her response. The sentence has marinated my mind often. On one […]
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Read more "Protected: 2023@5820"I spend a lot more time looking out our front window to the forest preserve across the street. Although the trees are barren, the season of winter provides the opportunity to see beautiful sunsets to the west that are masked by foliage in warmer seasons. Although the days are shorter, the wee hours of the […]
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Read more "Protected: 2022 @ 5820"“Teach us to realize the brevity of life, so that we may grow in wisdom.Lord, come back to us! How long will you delay?…” Psalm 90:12-13 [NLT] Today is the ninth* day of Christmas and the second day of the New Year. So, here we are… day two. How’s it going so far? We are […]
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Read more "Protected: 2021 @ 5820"Christmas Eve 2021 I’ve been dreaming of the day I’d get to my early morning shift at UPS and hear these words— “Would you like to go home?” Today I received one of the best gifts this season. I appreciate the stillness in our home in the wee hours of the morning. It’s hard to […]
Read more "Peace Joy Love"If you follow my blog, there has been a lapse of time between posts. I’ve taken time in 2020 to do a LOT of reading. I am authentically listening more. I’ve written as a cathartic exercise rather than writing to publish. In recent months I have shared many evangelistic messages on my personal Facebook profile. […]
Read more "You’re Not an After-Thought"The Monarchs Flight Sunny Saturday mornCool water on bright flowersPraising, I look to the skyEyes closed. PonderingA breeze across my faceWinds from the westAirport to the eastJet engines roar overheadPraise interrupted with tearsA week from todayShe will leaveLike a MonarchHer flight to MexicoLate AugustEmerging from a cocoonSpreading her beautiful wingsA calling to homeOr running awayWill […]
Read more "Ready for Take Off"A Facebook post copied here for whatever God has need of. May He alone be glorified by the words and experiences He has allowed through me. I live in SE Wisconsin but my home awaits. Updated Saturday morning: There are thoughts that branch from this post and had me awake in prayer. I struggle with […]
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Random Musings of an Introverted Visual Learner 