It’s that time of year again.  Today is my birthday.  I actually don’t love  birthdays because I don’t love being the center of attention – ever.  But I must tell you that I cherished your kind texts, emails, fbook messages and phone calls.  I have missed all of you....

There is a lot of talk these days about self-care.  I don’t think most of us do enough “self-care”and I truly believe that if we take care of ourselves we are better able to care for others.  But to me, self-care isn’t enough. I want more than that.  I prefer to think...

It’s been quite awhile since I have posted and many of you have asked if I’m ok – and yes, thank you, I have been doing great!  I have just been busy living my normal “pre-cancer” life – enjoying my husband, my kids and grandkids, and catching up with friends. I’ve...

About a week ago it occurred to me that I haven’t been hearing from God in the way that I usually do. When I have been reading my Bible and devotionals, the words just seem to bounce off instead of reaching deep into my soul. I kind of think that’s why I have been...

The Bible amazes me.  It teaches us deep and powerful spiritual truths from the Lord,  and at the same time it teaches us common sense wisdom that can have a tremendous impact on our daily lives. The verse I came upon today is a subtle, short little verse, and it’s...

Hello! Hello! Hello!  I’m sorry I missed a few days of blogging.  With Christmas festivities and radiation, it’s been a bit more challenging to find the time.  And when I finally find  the time - I am finding the need for a serious nap! I’m on the home stretch with my...

I grew up in a home where neither of my parents said, “I love you.”  I believe they loved me, but they just didn’t say the words. When I first married my husband, although I was crazy  in love with him, I didn’t know how to say the words, “I love you.” It’s a strange...

A few years ago my husband and I watched all the seasons of the tv series, Parenthood.  There were some amazing parts, sad parts, and stupid unnecessary parts...but the thing that kept me coming back - episode after episode - was the recurring scene where the entire...

My blog is back up! For some reason my blog crashed and I was unable to reach my web developer for over a week. Yesterday - out of sheer desperation - I googled “blog designers in the Minneapolis area” and an angel lady from https://www.exodusdesign.com/ didn't put...