A few days ago I had the privilege of speaking with a most delightful fellow on the phone. My little nephew, who just turned four, woke up from his nap and came in the room where my brother was on the phone with me. The miles divide, but the heart does not. Thankfully so. When… Continue reading That’s Hilarious…..and Important
Tag: compassion
Umbrella and Steagles and 2017
Hard to believe since today has been cold as all get out, but a couple of months ago the littles had a swim meet. It was one of those Georgia days that started out pleasant--the temperature just right--but rapidly moved into the "I'm sweating an ocean right where I'm sitting" situation. The Fella was helping… Continue reading Umbrella and Steagles and 2017
Popsicle Sticks and Provoking Posts
Summer is here. School is out. But lest you think it's been a free for all around here--as was hoped for by my crew--let me reassure you. No. It has not. I could see the gleam in their eyes. They were hopeful. Then they planned. And tried to manipulate and work the system. To no… Continue reading Popsicle Sticks and Provoking Posts
Chasing the Darkness With a Big Ol’ Broom
So today I heard the Story of the Chicken. I have a friend, an amazing young woman in her last year of college who shared it on Facebook, and that chicken is what I've thought about much of today. Apparently this poor chicken fell off of a "chicken truck," and my friend and her friends… Continue reading Chasing the Darkness With a Big Ol’ Broom
The One About My Dog’s Business and An Email from Pinterest
A couple of things that happened today-- Miss Sophie is a picky pooper. I don't mean to offend, but there's just no other way to put it. She will not go in our yard. And she is very sensitive about where she will go. It takes quite a bit of sniffing and turning around and… Continue reading The One About My Dog’s Business and An Email from Pinterest
Q-Tips, Art, and How the Little Moments Matter
A couple of weeks ago at Evening Prayer we talked about the little moments. The little moments of kindness, of opening a door, offering a smile, saying hello, picking up a piece of trash and disposing of it, giving a hug, carrying a sack of groceries for someone, calling a friend--all of these little moments… Continue reading Q-Tips, Art, and How the Little Moments Matter
Absolutely Worthless, My Foot!
"I've been absolutely worthless today," my oldest commented from her position on the couch, wrapped snugly in one of my rescued afghans. "Folks are going to say, 'What did you do all weekend?' and I'm going to have to reply, 'Oh I don't know, slept in, took a nap, watched Netflix, pretty much nothing… Continue reading Absolutely Worthless, My Foot!
Be Careful Whom You Let Join Your World
Y'all. One word. Minecraft. It just might be the bane of my existence. Yes, I know I thought that was socks, but socks at least give me somewhat of a reprieve in the summer. Minecraft is ALWAYS around. And when it's not being played, it's being talked about, or books are being read that pertain… Continue reading Be Careful Whom You Let Join Your World
Sometimes They’re the Words I Need to Hear
So when someone is having a hard time, feeling broken, lost, alone, worried, upset, anxious, and you don't know what to say-- silence is okay. Sitting right there next to them and saying nothing is okay. But you know what else is okay? Saying, "It will be okay." Because sometimes whether it will be all… Continue reading Sometimes They’re the Words I Need to Hear
Daddy and the Stale Vanilla Wafers
My Daddy loved stale vanilla wafers. I learned to love them too. Or rather, I should say, I learned I loved them too. Because, yes. Very good. The flavor is no different, but it's all about the texture. Daddy and I never really talked about our preference. I just know that there was a feeling… Continue reading Daddy and the Stale Vanilla Wafers
I Might Need A Nap 