Tag: Jesus
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When Wanting Is Wasted
They couldn’t even wait to change out of their pajamas. The snow was calling; adventures in the chilling outdoors awaited them. My grands who live in Washington DC had their first big snowfall of the year. Having just been with us here in Florida and 80-degree temperatures, this was a wonderful alternative to swimming and…
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Now But Not Yet
At a time when large gatherings are once again being discouraged, we came up with our own small New Year’s celebration. Old and young alike commemorated the ending of the old and the beginning of the new. Most of the littles had no idea of the change of time, the movement into a new calendar…
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Is Waiting Worth It?
Life is a learning curve of waiting and watching, of being in the moment and anticipating what’s to come. It’s not easy. Anticipation was high for holiday celebrations this year. The grands had plans, people to see, parties to attend. We had projects to finish, ideas we’d hoped to see to fruition. Waiting and watching…
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The Song Goes On
I heard Taylor Swift singing backup. Rounding the corner, I saw the main event. My daughter and her daughter were enjoying a Christmas gift with great enthusiasm. Karaoke time! The joy and passion with which they sang were contagious. They had me moving with the beat. The Christmas season has always been a time of…
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Have You Heard What Can Be Heard?
Most of us have no context for the work of shepherds. Pastures and grazing land aren’t common to many areas here unless it’s for cows. Green areas are often set aside for farming. Shepherds weren’t the most popular people in town. Their jobs were mundane but necessary, and the effects of their work often caused…
Tip of My Iceberg 