For the past 238 days, I’ve been walking, taking pictures, and praying for my family. My children and grandchildren are heavy on my heart. The world seems chaotic; storms, wars, and tension abound. So today, like a child, I stopped when I saw a pile […]
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A Winter Storm in Autumn
Last week, New Mexico had a winter storm in autumn. I’m grateful we live in the high desert. Here in Albuquerque, it was cold enough for snow but not cold enough to stick to the ground. The storm began brewing on Wednesday and ended on […]
Does Age Matter?
Does age matter? Yesterday, I was at a cafe enjoying a coffee before heading to the gym and secretly trying to soak up as much as possible from the discussion at the table beside me. These two friends, sat at the table next to mine […]
My Sacred Anchor
90 minutes after sitting in the chair at the dentist’s office, I rise to leave with an anchor securely in place. The professionalism and excellent care by this all-female crew is impressive. It wasn’t part of my prayer request. However, I’m always grateful when God, […]
I Know Who You Are
The lady’s room is a public place where women always seem to form connections. There we all were, at a jazz concert during intermission, waiting our turn to use the restroom. As I stood in line, a woman caught sight of me in the mirror, […]
An Uphill Climb
I returned home from Arizona late Saturday night, which meant sleeping in on Sunday morning. After watching our church’s service online, we ate breakfast and went for a hike. I was tired of making decisions so Tom chose our path. It was an uphill climb. […]
Work Willingly
Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:23 This week, I am an official, coach, and athlete handler at the North American Regional Powerlifting Championships. It feels strange not competing myself, as this […]
Swim Fins, a Mask, and a Snorkel
When I began my contemplative prayer walks, my goal was to walk and take pictures of whatever caught my eye. I have a lot of photos of flowers, cactus, and clouds. Some of my favorite photos are of things people leave behind. Toys, confetti, empty […]
Living Offended is a Choice
“Being offended is inevitable. Living offended is a choice.” I saw this quote on a friend’s social media page. For me, it is a profound truth about the human experience. Our social media feeds, the local news, and even casual conversations can be breeding grounds […]
Learning to Live Unafraid
Some days I am excited to share a story from my personal life with you, but there are some stories I would rather forget and move on. Prayerfully, I’m sharing this recent experience, and I’m learning to live unafraid again. Five nights ago, I went […]