Remember that song from “Annie,” the musical? “Tomorrow! Tomorrow! I love ya, Tomorrow. You’re always a day away.” Those were the dreams of a little orphan girl hoping for a better future. But how many
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Who Wants to Be an Ant?
I’m not as good as I’ve led people to believe. There are many things I regret doing or not doing. You too? Probably. God knew that we could never live up to his standards. We
Read moreThe Independence Day Celebration to Eclipse All Others
Happy Independence Day! Fireworks boomed all around me. But I couldn’t see a thing. My bones shook from the reverberations. But a thick forest of trees blocked my view of the brightly colored lights
Read moreLook Up!
I’m writing this in September and the leaves in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains are starting to change color. That palette will soon extend to the Front Range and we can enjoy all the glory fall brings.
Read moreBreast Cancer and Tree Houses and God’s Perfect Timing
On January, 20, 2016 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. One year later Corey and I closed on our tree house. (I like to name my houses.) These two things don’t seem connected, but they bookend
Read moreYikes! I’m Not Ready!
I’m never ready. Every year I turn the page on the calendar, and the holidays are suddenly staring me in the face. And every year I say the same thing: I’m not ready. Why not?
Read moreThe Struggle for Acceptance
For bodily exercise profits a little, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of that which is to come. 1 Timothy 4:8 NKJV Investments in the
Read moreFlowers, Candy, and Me
Alone. This was the ninth Valentine’s Day without my husband. The first one after his death, I cried all week. There was no one to give me flowers or candy, no one to take me out
Read more“Christmas just doesn’t work for me”
“Christmas just doesn’t work for me,” said Billy from his seat in the last car of The Polar Express. The boy and the girl again invited him to get off the train and meet Santa
Read moreChristmas this early? Really?
We started rehearsals already for our Christmas musical at church. “What?” you say. “Rehearsing already for Christmas? But that’s months away!” Yes, that’s what I said. Rehearsing for Christmas in September. Holidays flow onto each
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