Tag: grace
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You Can’t Know What You Don’t Know
They came. Ethan, our grandson, brought thirteen college students from Taylor University, ready for a spring break bereft of snow. They left school during a snowstorm. They were ready for sun and warmth. They arrived at 3 a.m. Sunday morning, having driven twenty hours through traffic jams, more snow, and mountains. They were ready for…
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You’re In My Way!
When driving to work, I leave with enough time to get there and still get things done around the house before I leave, This past week, I was surprised by an unexpected challenge. As I was driving out of our neighborhood, a family of ducks slowly made their way across the street, their progress only…
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What Are You Fishing For?
The pond behind our home is a treasure trove of amazing creatures waiting to be discovered. Or caught. The kids often fish back there, using everything from worms to hot dogs to bread for bait. (You’d be shocked at what’s attracted by wieners–they’re favorites of turtles and bass.) The fun is always in the catching.…
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To Let Go Is To Fully Grasp
Although we have quite a few immediate family members in the Orlando area, the rest of our clan are spread out, in Washington, DC, Pennsylvania, and Colorado. For the cousins to connect or the siblings to see one another, planning is required, an activity that often appears insurmountable. But my good fortune allowed the daughters…
Tip of My Iceberg 