Speaking of birds—outside our kitchen window is a big old apple tree. In that tree hangs a large bird house. It was a father and son project years ago. It’s been mended many times by the father part of the team. Last year it blew apart in the wind. This year my husband cleaned out past nesting ... Read More
Bird-Legs or Wings—Which Will It Be?
I love birds. I think it’s because they’re the only wild creations I can see every day. I don’t have to go to a zoo or an animal refuge. All I have to do is keep my eyes open and my ears tuned in. Years ago I bought a book with pictures and descriptions of all the plants and animals natural to ... Read More
Spinning Goals into Gifts, Heavens Great Transformation
Today I would like to share that much of what I desire in this life is surprisingly coming to me as a gift from God rather than a goal for God. In the book “Alcoholics Anonymous” page 8 one of the founders, Bill W. shares, “I was to know happiness, peace, and usefulness in a way that is incredibly ... Read More
Self-Knowledge is Overrated
Today I would like to share on the words from the book Alcoholics Anonymous, “Self-knowledge availed us nothing.” There has been much scientific advancement in the study of addiction. I must admit that it does bring a certain relief to know that those of us who struggle with addictive substances and ... Read More
Keep It Simple, Change Your Mind – Step 11
Esther, age 2, sat patiently on the bathroom counter while I, Grandma Nan, attempted to rekindle whatever skills I had once possessed in the combing of a little girl’s hair. With her mommy at work and her daddy being even less talented than I, the task fell to me.My mind was drawn back to all the ... Read More
A Big Message from the Loss of a Little Bunny – Acceptance is the Answer
When I was eleven-years-old we had a Primary activity at my house. Each girl brought her mother. I don’t remember anything about it except the grand finale. Each young girl was supposed to stand and express their love to their mother and share some things they appreciated about her. I was part of a ... Read More
Little Fingers on the Grand Piano – “Acceptance is the Answer”
Sometimes I attend an event and I just know that I am going to learn a lesson in living. I never know for sure how or when, but if I watch with my eyes on the lookout for true principles I usually don’t have to wait long. Such was the case at the piano recital I attended recently. It involved ... Read More
A Lesson From The Garage Door – Acceptance Is The Answer – Step 3
Just home from his mission for two weeks, my son had spent the day looking for meaningful work and receiving guidance for the fall university semester. He had spent the evening trying to find his returned missionary social footing. Feeling a bit like a fish out of Uruguay waters he announced, with a ... Read More