Whenever I travel by plane or boat, the trip always begins with instructions on safety procedures.Ā Ā I know to put the oxygen mask on myself before a toddler.Ā I know this in my head, but when the turbulence hits, I go into panic mode and flail around in fear. Today, the Lord reminded me that…
This weekend, the weather was beautiful. Ā The sky was blue and cloudless. Ā The breeze was light and refreshing.Ā I wish every day could be like a perpetual sunny day. Ā Unfortunately, rain is bound to come. Ā We must accept that storms are a part of life. When a squall hits at sea, we are often…
When I attended high school, one of the “creative class activities” I remember engaging in was a situational ethics exercise.Ā The instructor would pose tough questions, and we answered honestly and then defended our responses.Ā For example: “If you are on a sinking boat with only one life jacket, who would you give the jacket…
Last night I celebrated my best friend’s birthday at a French Cafe in town.Ā We had reservations for five at 6:45 PM.Ā Ā We gathered at a big round table by the window and enjoyed chatting about everything and about nothing.Ā Ā An artsy black chandelier provided muted lighting, and a talented pianist tickled the ivories in…
As a child, I lived a very sheltered life.Ā Ā I sat at home closeted in my bedroom on most Saturdays.Ā What did I do while my parents held me captive, you ask?Ā Well, I watched cartoons, of course.Ā My absolute favorite for several years had to be Super Friends.Ā Ā I so desperately wanted to be…
Every day, around 5:30 PM or so, I see the Fed Ex delivery truck pull up in our driveway, and I turn to prayer.Ā Why do you ask?Ā Well, my husband likes to scour E-bay looking for good deals on medical equipment — which he purchases and then re-sells to clients.Ā The problem is…