Today I am writing in honor of, but not exclusively to, the many fall 2008 students who have almost made it past the September mile marker but not yet across the December finish line. My heart goes out to you and my prayers reach up for you, but I know it won’t be adequate! “What?” you say, ... Read More
Real Life is an “E-Coupon” – “Accepting Life on Life’s Terms” and “Living in the Present”
Mini-van packed stem to stern…Kids, drowsy with thrill overload, and clutching bear, light saber, and Simba, bought with this years souvenir savings…Driving home through the desert…Our sunny California adventure at our backs… I’m full of the “end of holiday” feelings I always experience during the ... Read More
Sea Treasure! Can You See It? – Step 7
A trip to Southern California has to include a trip to the beach. That's where the eleven of us headed yesterday. We stayed until all of us had gotten wet, dug for crabs, built roads and castles and tunnels in the sand, until the seagulls had eaten Carson's sandwich and Diana's mini Oreo's (all of ... Read More
The High Priced Ticket
A ticket to Disneyland these days is a pretty big investment in giving children some time in the “Happiest Place on Earth”. The price of a ticket, plus food and lodging, not to mention the price of gasoline to make the big journey totals quite a chunk of money. Eleven of us entered Disneyland first ... Read More
The GPS, Me and God – Step 11
Hi, my name is Jane. My sister Nan, was unable to write today, so she told me I could take a stab and write an experience of my own. We think a lot alike, so hopefully this will help give you a lift for the day. The other day my son, Todd, came to pick my husband and I up from the airport after ... Read More
Morning Glory, Weed or Flower? – Step 7
When I first became the proud owner of a yard, my most familiar enemy was the morning glory. It seemed to spread everywhere, wrapping itself sneakily around the roses and in and out of the evergreens. One day I was perusing my book "Wildflowers of North America" and was surprised to see my weed ... Read More
Catch a Falling Star – Scripture Study
Those of you who know me know that I love the scriptures. I don’t think there is anything more fantastic than slowly feasting on the word of the Lord, as recorded by His prophets. I’m a slow reader. The unhurried style suits me just fine. I take time to write and think and counsel with the Lord and ... Read More
“The Second Mile” – 12 Step Parenting and Perfectionism
I would never want to stand before the Judge and plead guilty to the charge of hindering my children’s righteous use of agency, of squelching their freedom and desire to do good and so I “encourage” the children in my life by saying things like: “Don’t just do what’s required! Go the extra mile! ... Read More
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