Author: daylerogers
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And So It Begins
Black Friday has become Black Weekend. Scores of deals enticing shoppers to forego logic and join the throngs of other deal seekers for the best-priced Christmas gifts. Cyber Monday is upon us. We can shop till we drop from the comfort of our armchairs. Taking occasional breaks for our flying fingers as they find online…
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Magic Words; Magnificent People
Yes, that’s a turkey made out of M&M’s. Nothing says Happy Thanksgiving like chocolate that melts in your mouth and not in your hands. Thanksgiving brings to mind all I have to be grateful for. This turkey was made by two wonderful women, Robin and Holly, who work with my husband. Their creativity goes beyond…
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So Now What?
I like to think I’m significantly impacted by important experiences in my life. In 2004, I took my three youngest daughters to East Asia for three weeks to work in an orphanage. I wanted a chance for them to encounter a culture different from theirs. One not so privileged. It was incredible working with those…
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He Came–They’re Still Looking For Him
They came in droves. Buses from every tour group in the area. Languages of all kinds. People from a variety of countries. We have a few days in Israel before we need to work again. We’ve taken a tour to see sites that many people only hear–or dream–about. I’ve been here once before, but it’s…
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Remember–Because Forgetting Is Easy
They came from all over the world. Women needing space and grace to process life. A time to breathe. Being one of the volunteers coming alongside to encourage and pamper them was a wonderful opportunity for me to give back. Living in America, it’s easy to overlook the ease with which I fit into my…