Encounter God here
Getting to know someone doesn't just happen — nor does getting to know God. When I arrived in this world, the first person I met was a doctor. Then, I met the nurses, who handed me to a lady who snuggled me against her chest. A few … Read more
When I was a young child, each Sunday morning my grandmother made sure that I was ready for Sunday School, nicely dressed in my one and only Sunday best. I remember very vividly my little white socks trimmed with lace and my feet planted … Read more
The recreational vehicle park in which I live during the summer has a variety of activities, many of which include a meal, often for as many as a hundred residents. This involves several days of preparation by the person who is in charge … Read more
"But you didn't have the benefit of hindsight," I was assured. Through this timely advice, I felt a burden lift. I remember that lovely, comforting feeling, but forget what prompted that remark. Probably, I was berating myself over having … Read more
It seems that mowing day comes too often around here. This morning, Larry and I divided our portion like Abraham and Lot, jumped on our mowers, and took off. Grass flew every which way with the two of us mowing. Out of the corner of my eye … Read more
Two of my dogs are having a difficult time adjusting to our new home on the prairie, because they are terrified of thunder and lightning, something that we very seldom experienced in the mountains. During recent storms, they paced, … Read more
My husband and I certainly didn't think that it was an opportunity for great joy when our car wouldn't start. For once, we were in the car at exactly 6:00 a.m., ready to head home from a recent holiday, a day's drive from New Denver, … Read more
Two years ago, at age 66, I officially retired, and I decided that it was time to buy a newer car. On the main dealer's forecourt, I found one, three years old, with 15,000 miles on it and four-wheel drive — exactly what we needed for … Read more
When I was growing up, I had my share of scraped knees and stubbed toes. My mom lovingly soothed my childhood injuries, though the sting of mercurochrome was sometimes worse than the original scrape. Cuts and scrapes are a normal part of … Read more