I had a list of ten things to do this morning while my daughter was in school. I knew if I got started right away, I could fit it all in before picking her up at noon. God, however, had different plans for me. As I was dropping off the kids at school, my eyes started itching; and by the time I got home, I had rubbed them so much that they were now swollen shut. I calmly took some Benedryl and thought to myself, “I can give myself a little time. Then my eyes will get better, and I can get dressed for the day.” Nope, that didn’t happen. Now my eyes were puffy and red. I wasn’t going ... Read the Post
God Winks
Grandma Eleanor was the stabilizing force in my life for as long as I can remember. Her wisdom and common sense echoed in the depths of my soul. After her death, it seemed the grief would come in waves and cast shades of suffocating bereavement throughout my day. I would always find comfort in the Scriptures and consolation in the old hymns about Heaven. But as our family was embarking on a new adventure, I was stung by this painful reality – Grandma Eleanor wouldn’t be part of my daughter’s wedding. As my daughter, Rebekah, and I made wedding preparations, I discovered a treasured picture ... Read the Post