Posts tagged Faith in Action
On Success and Legacy
Mar 18th
Our pastor said it last Sunday: “All that matters in the end – what you see around the deathbeds – is how well someone loved.”
And my mind goes to Marie O’Neill, a woman who was never listed in any Who’s Who of anything on earth, but she was one of the most successful people I knew.
For over fifty years, my Grandma Rea lived in the tiny white clapboard house, the dot at the end of a long dirt road exclamation mark in Osage County. She had only granddaughters and treated us all like favorites, indiscriminately dishing out love like homemade sugar More >
One Thing that Happens Every Time You?re Brave
Mar 12th
“We have to be braver than we think we can be, because God is constantly calling us to be more than we are, to see through plastic sham to living, breathing reality, and to break down our defenses of self-protection in order to be free to receive and give love.”
Walking on Water, Madeleine L’Engle
My backyard fence hems in our yard with side-by-side wood slats. The wood slats stand together close, but not so close you can’t see between them. And oh, the things you could see if you peeked through them.?You might see me chase the dog or fuss at More >
When Breaking Up with Your Orthodontist Feels Like Climbing a Mountain
Mar 5th
Several months ago, our beloved orthodontist moved out of state. I cried when he left, but not because we were good friends or anything. Our whole family just really liked him and his super friendly staff.
It doesn’t take me long to get attached to people I like.
His replacement is a darling, kind woman, and we were disappointed when she closed the office location close to our house.
We were further disappointed when she joined another orthodontist’s office. We didn’t see her or the original staff too often.
Because of all this and other reasons, I decided it was time to find a More >
For the Days You Think Your Grown-Up Report Card Reads Straight F?s
Feb 27th
My boots?clip-clop clip-clop on the linoleum floor as I canter into the school auditorium. Today is Faith’s “Student of the Month” luncheon, and I come bearing her requested lunch treat: Subway. When I round the corner and my eyes find her, I’m surprised she looks trembly. As I set her lunch down and swing my legs under the long table, I ask what’s wrong.
Her doe-eyes clouded, she replies,
“Oh, nothing. I just thought you forgot.”
She smiles feebly in her relief.
I look at the cafeteria clock and see it reads five minutes into her lunch. Goodness. I’m five minutes late and she’s worried More >
When the Road to Your Dream Holds Unwelcome Views {and a giveaway}
Feb 4th
If you are stopping by from the lovely?Holley’s, let me swing the front door wide and say welcome! I can already tell you’re my kind of friend. If your day could use a bit o’ blue skies, please sit and stay awhile. I love meeting new folks! If you would like a little fresh air delivered to your inbox or reader,?feel free to visit here. I post 2 to 3 times a week, so I promise not to overwhelm you or your inbox. If facebook is more your style, you’re welcome over here.?
When my Air Force husband David received orders More >
When You Think You Should Just Get Over It Already
Jan 10th
I carefully glide mascara on my lashes when her shriek smacks into my ears.
I drop the mascara brush and run towards the panicked noise. I call in a shaky voice,
“What? What? What is it?!”
She runs from her room, hair flying after her.
“Mama!”?She sobs and gulps.?“It’s Pip. She’s…she’s…she’s lying at the bottom of her cage!”
I move around the corner as my eyes hone in on the birdcage.?Sure enough, Pip the parakeet lays motionless, her bright yellow back facing us.
Pip belonged to Faith. Pip’s birdcage even resided in Faith’s room, and Faith took wonderful care of her. A Christmas gift two short More >
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