Is Your Soul Well-Watered?
Everyone who knows me has seen photos of my beautiful flower gardens. Over the years my husband and I have planted flowering bushes and perennials in the front and back of our home. A healthy garden needs…
The Lazy Days of Summer, Where Did They Go?
I live in New England, and I love the change of seasons, but I think we all anticipate summer the most. The daylight lasts longer so we can stay outside later and I trade cooking in the…
Fearless in an Unpredictable World
I just returned from “camp” (a Joni and Friends retreat for families affected by disability) with my adult son who has intellectual disabilities. He had a blast and I am happy we attended this year. Our theme…
Hope When Your World Turns Upside Down
Tragedy, Trauma and Crisis are some of the words used when suddenly your world is turned upside down. Our headlines are filled with the harsh realities of our world that hit us broadside and bring us to…
The Blessings of Extended Family
Did you have the privilege of knowing your grandparents well? I lived over a thousand miles away from my paternal grandparents. But one week out of the summer we packed into the family station wagon and made…