Do you have the past twelve months etched in your mind? As the year comes to a close I have so many questions that I wish we could sit down and discuss. I would love to know your highlights and your struggles from 2020? How […]
Month: December 2020
My Favorite Gift
On December 23, 2017, at a hospital in Australia, our grandson, Raphael, made his appearance. He entered the world, eyes open, ready to see what life had to offer. Before his arrival, I baked cookies with our granddaughter, Eliana, hunted for tigers at a nearby […]
Make Time for Joy
One of my earliest memories is of sitting on a freshly shoveled mountain of snow eating a Nestle’s chocolate bar. My father and two older brothers did the work while I played in the snow, followed by the reward of chocolate afterward. What’s your earliest […]
Protect Your Peace
“Protect your peace!” That thought keeps reverberating in my head. I wonder if that’s even a thing in 2020? And yet, the voice is clear. So, I get out of bed, put on workout clothes, lace up my shoes, and go for a walk. I […]
5 Ways to be More Observant
“You’re not very observant.” my husband matter-of-factly declared. At first, it hurt my feelings. Then I began to notice details I hadn’t seen before. How long have I lived with unfocused eyes? My overwhelmed, just-get-it-done, to-do list following lifestyle damaged my view of the world […]