Tag: Christianity
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There’s Wisdom In Waiting
Rain had been threatening most of the day, and as the temperature dropped, the wind picked up. The wedding ceremony was planned for an outdoor venue, covered by a roof with the sides open to all of surrounding nature. As the bride walked down the aisle, her veil blew around her, like a cloud framing…
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Walk–Talk–Eat–Repeat
Having just returned from a week in Spain meeting with people and attending a wedding, I’m feeling more than a little out of my element coming back to busyness, hurrying, texting, and quickly shared words as we move from one thing to another. The pace in Europe was a little slower, but just as much…
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I’m All In
photo courtesy of John Rogers We met the family when the twins were ten-years-old. They were here in the States for three months for a needed break from work. When we picked them up at the airport, Lydia, the daughter, was the only one who spoke English. The others were more comfortable with their mother…
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Start Small; Finish Big
It began in 1882. On March 19 of that year, a cornerstone was laid for a small church in Barcelona, Spain that, having begun with a diminutive footprint, has become the largest unfinished church in the world. The Basilica Sagrada Familia. It was begun by architect Francisco de Paula del Villar, and it was meant…
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The Royal “We”
Being thoughtful and compassionate in the role of grandparents, we’re continually on the lookout for intriguing surprises for the littles who have increasingly populated our lives. John is particularly gifted at this; he finds funky, flashy things that make noise and twirl insistently, colorful creations made of plastic and fun, and unusual delightful distractions guaranteed…
Tip of My Iceberg 