Being the beginning of a new year, I have been thinking about what I’d like to aim toward. I want to write about a personal desire and what I think God is telling me.   Going public with my thoughts is my way of holding myself to it, if you know what I mean. And I … Continue reading A Winning Year →

Oh, I love it when I realize something new.  Today is King’s Day and it is about remembering the story of the Magi visiting Jesus in Bethlehem. It’s a big holiday in Spain, children receive gifts from the kings, and I can see in my mind the three giant, elaborate Kings-on-camels floats we saw there … Continue reading Aha! Epiphany! →

Today is the last day of the year.  Well, duh, you already knew that. But when did you last think about that versatile word last? It seems like a mostly-sad word, as in the last day of our Christmas together time (we just got back from the airport goodbyes.) or the last of the Mohicans (the tragic story I happen to … Continue reading Standing at the Portal →

We celebrated Christmas early because Nurse Daughter #4 is working today. Her family lives only a few miles away, but we love it that they came and stayed overnight with Jake and me and Daughter #1. (She is here from Canada.)  It was a sweet feast in many ways:  time together and traditional foods and gifts … Continue reading December 25th →