Photo Credit My best friend is currently fostering two kitties. The shelter won’t take them unless they are two pounds, so she gathered them in her arms and took them home. I wish my heart was more like hers. Instead of welling up in tears over the life of the poor kitten, I think…
Photo Credit I opened the card and picked up my pen to scribble a congratulatory sentiment to the bride-to-be. In the days ahead, there will be champagne toasts and presents. Each hour will joyfully brim over with planning and anticipation. Sigh. If only we could perpetually stay in the honeymoon phase with no bills…
Photo Credit Some people think that God assigns one guardian angel to every believer. ~Sharon Sharon reminded me this week that I’ve never told you the story about the day I met my guardian angel. Sure, I’d read that passage in Hebrews about entertaining angels, but I had no idea that I’d be…
Photo Credit I was ugly and dirty and covered in sin, and He welcomed me. I was prickly and prideful. I was selfish and sour. Yet, He welcomed me with open arms. I had nothing to offer. I came empty handed. My life was upside-down, and my heart was hard. I didn’t deserve His…
Photo Credit I turned my car onto the main drive this morning and discovered crazy congestion. Yuck! Where did all these cars come from anyway? Obviously, some unseen obstruction was preventing my safe passage. I texted my husband to warn him about the pile up, and then I braced myself for the…
Photo Credit Year ago, Mayra and I befriended a novice teacher who sat with us each day in the teacher’s workroom during 3rd period planning. His quick wit served him well in the trenches with teenagers at first. Unfortunately, his dry humor was a rather unsuccessful disciplinary tool for the long haul. Managing the…