Pray…when?

It’s another one of those mornings…time is flying away and my list of things is growing instead of shrinking. Have you ever noticed how stressed out you get preparing to go on a trip to rest? Seems so backward! Spring break…I just hope it is not me who is breaking!Fortunately, I have learned that no…

The Son’s Tan

Since I was having my time with the Lord later than usual today, the morning sun was glaring right into my eyes before I got started. Still, there was something inside of me that didn’t want to move away from my favorite chair. The warmth of the morning sun was touching my face, making me…

Adding or Subtracting

“I don’t want to go to school today?” was Madi’s announcement on the way to school. “Why?” I tried to probe a bit. “Because today is gym class and I hate running.” Now for someone who ran cross country and sees running as a beautiful release to freedom, her comment seemed sad to me. “Why…

Strong Tower

“Mom, were you just praying for me? I mean, like in the past 10 minutes?” My 16 year old son asked me last night at when I picked up my cell phone. Zach had been out with some friends when it had started to drizzle. Not realizing just how slippery the road can get, he…

Dead or Alive

Spring in Charlotte….there is nothing on the planet like it. Today as I took my dog for a walk, it is nothing short of breathtaking. My Bradford pear lined street looks like a winter wonderland with large billowing cotton balls floating in the Carolina blue sky while the sun warms the new green grass. Absolutely…

Anniversary Time Again

Wow…that year went fast. My prescription of Synthroid is running low so it was time to head to taht place again. So today was my lucky day. Time to go and get the blood drawn again. When I saw my doctor she reminded me that I had “somehow” foregone my annual last year. Did I…