Because of Grace we Press On
I still remember the stuffiness of the room, the creaking plank wood floors and light streaming through freshly washed windows making aberrations out of airborne dust particles. I remember most the groans and shifting weight on chairs as the teacher’s pronounced our first assignment of the year. The dreaded essay titled “What I did on … Read more
Can we start over at the gateway to summer? In June, didn’t we all feel like we were on a mission to enjoy the days of summer? How successfully did that mission progress? The countdown has begun. Mom’s everywhere are on the fence with this one. On one side, the return to structure, a time … 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
Many years ago there was a movie titled ‘Leaving Normal’. I remember the premise was life changes in advancing years and the name of the town the actress lived in was ‘Normal’. Sort of play on words. Last week I left ‘Normal’. I exchanged a 3:45 am alarm for no alarm at all. I exchanged … Read more