I know, it’s the month where I share thankful thoughts. Most have been from you, the readers, but Saturdays I usually take for my Character Confession. I wanted to say weary but the graphic wouldn’t load, so I guess frustration has to be the confession. The oldest started basketball so there is the added schedule….
I met Jesus today. He was about 6’2″, slender and walked with a slight limp. He’s has 3 surgeries to repair his broken back, but everyday he experiences excruciating pain. He’s got a beard speckled with grey, auburn and black hair. While we talk he nestles his hands under his chin and plays periodically with…
Thankful Jesus cares about us The day I arrived on earth I entered a family swarming with children. Escapees from the Kansas Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, some of my older brothers and sisters weren’t excited about an addition to the family. The house where I was born was tucked against the red-rocked…
Escape the Gratitude vs Platitude Trap November is the typical month for giving thanks, spreading good will, and appreciating the things in life that you have. However, for women business owners, every month is the time to show gratitude, and unfortunately, many of us also spread platitudes without even realizing it. I’m sure you can…
When my husband and I first started dating, I spent hours dolling myself up in the mirror. I wanted my hair to look just right, my lipstick the perfect shade, whatever it took to see his eyes light up and hear him say, “You’re beautiful.” Now, sixteen years later, my hair’s streaked with gray, laugh…
I hugged my dad and turned to the stove to fry myself some eggs. He’d just cleaned the entire kitchen. I mumbled apologetically, “I’m messin’ up your clean kitchen!” He replied graciously, “Having all these house guests for Christmas is like running a restaurant. But… it’s worth it.” A few seconds later, he dropped his…