EQUAL, HONORABLE STANDING

This is from a blurb about a workshop on singlehood: As you participate in this workshop, you will experience: •Fresh and bold teaching to confront deep-rooted issues that prevent you from relationship   So single people have deep rooted issues that keep them from relationships.  More so than those who marry?  Hmmm, what does the 60+%

AUTHENTICITY

“An encore career is work in the second half of life that combines continued income, greater personal meaning, and social impact. These jobs are paid positions often in public interest fields, such as education, the environment, health, the government sector, social services, and other nonprofits.”  -Wikipedia   As Baby Boomers entered their late 50’s or

LAUGH EACH DAY

Have you laughed at least once today?  Have you found one tiny reason to smile? It’s amazing how even the slightest chuckle will lift our heavy spirit and help us to find new perspective.  Laughter relieves pain, lowers blood pressure, knocks the depression monster down to size…and just makes us feel good all ’round! I

JAM SESSION

Apricots, pineapple, pectin, sugar… A summer afternoon, not too hot, with a nice breeze; Favorite music or sounds drifting in through open windows; Fourteen little jars full of sunshine now sit on the stove. Soon they will sit on the shelf with others, Made from cherries, raspberries and pure enjoyment, Ready to greet and cheer

flames

Yesterday morning, I was thinking about John and people like him, who have severe illnesses.  There is one thing that is very different for them:  Most of us have no idea about the length of our lives; they pretty much know theirs will be shorter. As I considered this, this word came to me: There

JOHN HENDRIK

This song is dedicated to my nephew and Godson, John Hendrik, who went home to Jesus today.  He was 23. John had a disease called Epidermalysis Bullosa, which caused him constant pain because of his ever-present wounds.  I believe that Jesus gave John the choice to stay or go with Him.  John chose to go

HOLLYHOCKS

Hollyhocks, Standing tall; Regal, Flamboyant; Happiness on a stalk; Lovely hollyhocks.

THE OVERCOMING SPIRIT

The overcoming spirit is neither cruel nor mean; Not especially crude or rough. Persevering, this spirit is tenacious and strong; Well disciplined, determined and tough.   Such a one is steadfast in seeking wisdom and strength, Nourished by courage and hope. Armed with understanding that “can’ts” are just distractions; That there are treasures to find

OVERCOMING 1: Considerations and Components

Someone recently asked me, “What is needed to overcome a problem?”   I decided that this would be worth at least one post, so here goes:   My first thought is that there are some necessary components to overcoming, whether that is disability, illness, survivor issues or other life circumstances.  Just by definition, overcoming involves