Whenever I travel by plane or boat, the trip always begins with instructions on safety procedures. I know to put the oxygen mask on myself before a toddler. 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. The sky was blue and cloudless. The breeze was light and refreshing. I wish every day could be like a perpetual sunny day. Unfortunately, rain is bound to come. 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. The instructor would pose tough questions, and we answered honestly and then defended our responses. 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. We had reservations for five at 6:45 PM. We gathered at a big round table by the window and enjoyed chatting about everything and about nothing. An artsy black chandelier provided muted lighting, and a talented pianist tickled the ivories in…
As a child, I lived a very sheltered life. I sat at home closeted in my bedroom on most Saturdays. What did I do while my parents held me captive, you ask? Well, I watched cartoons, of course. My absolute favorite for several years had to be Super Friends. 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. Why do you ask? Well, my husband likes to scour E-bay looking for good deals on medical equipment — which he purchases and then re-sells to clients. The problem is…