As this Thanksgiving season approaches, I am reminded of a time many years ago, that even today reminds me of how faithful our God is. My husband was out of work and had been for a long time, our unemployment checks had stopped and he had a minimum wage job, with three children at home…
The hottest summer in half a century in the Midwest. Drought conditions that conjure up visions of the Great Depression. Bans on water use in the suburbs. The months of June through August scorched the grass with unrelenting days above 90 or 100 degrees. Yet, God’s grace is bountiful. Planting a garden takes faith that…
Thanksgiving has always been a special time in our family. I am most thankful for our family that has now grown to eighteen members with number nineteen due in December. It’s a time to reflect on all that God has provided for me and our family in past years. I am thankful to be here…
Fall has always been my favorite season—from the array of colors found in the changing leaves to the fresh-picked crisp apples to the coziness of a worn in over-sized sweatshirt. What’s not to love? We all go through different seasons in life—from the curiosity of childhood to the angst of teenage love to the contentment…
I am thankful that I can walk in the park, smell the scent of pumpkin pie baking, taste the meals I prepare, use my arms to hug someone who needs it, and my hands on the computer, speak my voice in words orally or in my writing, and listen to the din of the city…
So long for now. Goodbye. See ya! I’m not going anywhere travel wise, but after tomorrow, you won’t see me here on a regular basis for awhile. That’s right, the thankful blogs start November 1. As always, there are a great group of guest bloggers with amazing stories of why they are thankful. You do…