Because of Grace we Press On
1:30 am – wide awake. Have you ever opened your eyes and felt wide awake in the middle of the night? Not restless insomnia; just awake. I’m leaving early this morning to walk with a good friend, so I knew I had to get back to sleep but here are some thoughts that lulled me … Read more
Have you ever woken with a start when you heard a voice talking to you out of a sound sleep? I’m not talking about the calling out like when Samuel is sleeping and the Lord calls out to him three times and all three times he thinks it’s the priest Eli. 1 Samuel 3:8-11 “God … Read more
Address book transformed July 29th – the day we’ve been anticipating with excitement and dread. It’s here. It’s 5:00 am as I write this and Tyler’s trip to San Diego is one breakfast away. He is on his way with only the clothes on his back and an address book. Well, that’s what it looks … Read more
Tyler’s recruiter spent some time with us last night explaining what’s going to happen for the next 13 weeks. I knew something was up when my brother (former Marine) and nephew (lifer Marine) told me, in separate conversations, Tyler will come back a changed man. Sergeant Keifer to us: This isn’t the boy scouts. Tyler … Read more
Yesterday at work I had to go to Protection Services. No, it’s not what you think. When I walked in, my ID badge was printed Exp 7/31/13 and when I walked out the date was changed to 10/1/13. While I’m thankful for the work, I’m surprised by the third extension. This was not in my … Read more
I don’t often wake up already exhausted, but today is one of those days. It’s unexplained so I’ll blame it on the overflow of weekend full of friends, family, and fulfillment. There was a full menu of activity from morning to evening – so that has to be it. On days like this, my first … Read more
Text message to me last night at 7:00 pm: Grammy can you get me up at 4:30? Me, thinking: Would that be 4:30 pm or 4:30 am? My text back: Yes! And I will expect you to rise and shine with a smile on your face. Your turn now…. OK! Everybody Up! Rise and Shine Good Morning … Read more
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6 – Train up a child in the way s/he should go and even if they don’t have a chance to grow old, they will not depart from it. If you are a … Read more
Proverbs 30:1 ““I am weary, God, but I can prevail.” That’s what I’m going to be saying today….all day. Last night I went to the rodeo. Let me just say it. I love the rodeo! From the first announcement to the last event – I’m there. And that means I didn’t get here (home) until … Read more
Last weekend I watched a Christmas movie. I think it was on because of the Christmas in July tradition that, at one time, meant the beginning of “Step right up! Get your deep discounts on merchandise here!” Now I think summer clearance sales start before summer is even on the launch pad. Since I don’t … Read more