It was covered dish night at Evening Prayer. Because of the food allergies in our family, I try to prepare (okay, or purchase) food so my people can eat and be satisfied. I was taking a crockpot of macaroni and cheese, so after I got that started I began thinking about what dessert to take.… Continue reading Mock Pecan Pie and Making Do
Tag: using what you have to make a difference
backstage
This weekend my sisterfriend has a story to share, as do so many of the beautiful, strong women I know. For all of you who are taking the brave step of sharing your stories out loud for others to hear, have courage. You are stronger than you know. You lived it, now go and share… Continue reading backstage
The One About Finding Just the Right Spot
Yesterday I was in our little laundry room switching a load from the washer to the dryer when something caught my eye through the window. It was a bird. Hopping a few "steps" at the time up the tree just a few feet away from the window. I stopped to watch. I saw the red… Continue reading The One About Finding Just the Right Spot
Overwhelmed
I have been a bit teary today. Overwhelmed. That's what I've felt for a little bit now. Teary because I'm overwhelmed. Maybe not how you think though. Overwhelmed by what people can do. What their hearts and sweet souls lead them to do that touches the lives of those around them. Sometimes people they know,… Continue reading Overwhelmed
The Teacher I Never Had
Yesterday, my friend Baddest Mother Ever asked the question, "Who was your favorite teacher and why?" I started to respond, but then my mind ran around and around in circles. Whom would I choose? I mean, really--ONE? I'm the girl who always made my Daddy laugh by giving him 2 or 3 cards on Father's… Continue reading The Teacher I Never Had
Don’t Count Us Out
Yesterday as the news feeds and Facebook posts proclaimed their great sadness over the death of Maya Angelou, I too was sad. I am sad when anyone in this world loses someone they love--a feeling I understand all too well--but I'll admit that I was also saddened by something else. I just couldn't pinpoint exactly… Continue reading Don’t Count Us Out
One Thing You Can Do
Today was an emotional journey for me, but that's a story for another day. Because this story begs to be told. Yesterday. While I was with my little guy at lunch, I got a phone call from Becca, co-founder of ABAN--the organization in Ghana that transforms litter and changes lives, whom I'm honored to call friend. … Continue reading One Thing You Can Do
Pirates, Pearls, and Open Doors
Yesterday my Wesleyanne, my Pirate 2017--the one almost done with her first year of college--went in to work about an hour before I headed out for our Alumnae weekend festivities. She told me the night before that she thought she might drive up after work to play in the Alumnae/Student Soccer game. I was visiting… Continue reading Pirates, Pearls, and Open Doors
“The will to make it so”
A year or two ago someone who knew we were helping serve at the Sunday night suppers for folks in need asked me, "Yeah, so all those folks y'all are feeding--they are all either drug addicts or alcoholics, right?" Ummm, no. No more than all of us with houses are NOT addicts or alcoholics. Not everyone. Not all. I… Continue reading “The will to make it so”
The Little Scarf-Maker Who Could
A while back my cousin sent me a link to a news story about a person in Canada who was scarf-bombing in his or her community--leaving knitted scarves strewn all over with notes attached: "I am not lost! If you are stuck out in the cold, take this scarf to keep warm." What a beautiful thing. Right? … Continue reading The Little Scarf-Maker Who Could
I Might Need A Nap 