Stand Strong
Do you have concerns or challenges or questions that you have been praying over? Do you need greater strength? More courage? Endurance? Keep asking; keep praying; keep working; keep hoping. It'll...
Focus
"Lucy went first, biting her lip and trying not to say all the things she thought of saying to Susan. But she forgot them when she fixed her eyes on Aslan." Prince Caspian, C.S. Lewis
Picture Your Life
I had the opportunity to visit with a client as school was starting a few weeks ago. She wanted to clarify her goals and talk about a few trouble spots that were causing her some uncertainty and a little frustration. It was a great visit! I...
A Matter of Opinion
How amazing it is to look back over a full day and see the blessings. That even though there were set-backs, patience won out. That even though frustration could have been the shared emotion, there was generosity and helpfulness. That though hard work was required,...
Light Dressing
A few weeks ago, a dear friend shared a new dressing recipe with me that I thought you might like to try! I'm going to call it Melissa's Best Italian Dressing. 1/2 cup avocado oil 1/4 cup red or white wine vinegar 2 tsp honey 2 Tbs Parmesan (no need to grate it first,...
Breathing Is The Ticket
When you breathe deeply while stretching, your muscles can relax and release. Doing simple stretches, wherever you are, while taking deep breaths allows your body to relax. Even very simple stretching will give you a sense of lengthening and calming your muscles and...
The World
"Run away to a village to make it the center of the world." Jules Renard What is home if not the familiar, comfortable place where you can enjoy each other's company and at times find a corner to enjoy a good book? To cook and to eat; to learn and to play. Isn't it...
Eat It Up!
Lately, I've started a few new projects that require steep learning curves! Consequently, I am in the middle of making many, many mistakes as I learn and practice. {I am so grateful for patient, and loving teachers.} So, I've been thinking about making mistakes and...
Big Girl!
Do you ever feel anxious about starting a difficult task? Maybe you just moved and there is a lot to be put away; maybe you just had a baby and you're feeling that you don't have enough hands for everyone; or maybe you just have a lot of laundry to do or a closet to...
Kind Anticipation
I learned a lesson from a friend many years ago that I've been grateful for since. She and her husband and young children came from a long distance to visit us. As they came in the door, my friend opened a bag she had prepared with snacks for her kids and started to...