46 years later…
August 23, 1980, changed the trajectory of my life. There are many days before and since that also impacted the person I am. Today I am reflecting on this one day when I promised I would go through life with one other person… Jim Mohler. Still after 46 years, Jim is my the one I…
A Prayer for my Grandson
Dear James Eli, Welcome to the world! It is already a better place because you are here. There are so many thoughts and dreams, prayers and plans we have for you. You are named after your paternal grandfather. It is not because you are meant to copy his life; rather it is because you are…
A period at the end of a sentence
I am almost 67 years old. I reached my magic number with social security this month. I am about to be a grandma (Mimsy). I have an empty nest (And I am actually still without a nest). I am past midlife and more of my life is behind me than in front of me. These…
Pebbles and sandcastles – An answer to Kellen
This week “my” team took me to lunch since I am stepping away from being their admin. Some might call it retirement. Not since the word widow first became one of my descriptors have I been so adverse to a term used to define my current status. But – That is another topic for another…
Baby Mohler’s Shower 6-13
It is my privilege to welcome you, along with Jennifer, to this baby shower and celebration of life – specifically the life of our grandson, who will change the life of our kids and has already changed all of our names and roles – to Mom and Dad – Mimsy and Safta. Thank you for…
Happy Anniversary #3
Clayton & Amanda! It is your third anniversary! It seems like it should be longer because I can’t remember life before you were married – which means I am either suffering memory loss or it is because you guys chose each other so well and are living out marriage with hard work! Maybe both! I…
Motherhood and Time
Time is not kind to anyone but sometimes it is really harsh on those in the most important and toughest job in the world! Time is a thief. It takes, but before it does it gives abundantly. I loved (almost) every stage of parenting and even though I loved those times I wouldn’t even begin…
What is with all the irritated people?
Why are people so easily irritated? Why do they complain all the time? I am so irritated by this and I want to complain about it for a minute! I wish I wasn’t kidding! I especially do not understand the number of godly people who are impatient, short tempered, and crabby – and who try…
My definition of joy
My sister-in-love went to a conference on joy at her church recently. When she came home, as we were reflecting on her time, she asked me what my definition of joy is. Wow! It is like saying define the universe and give an example! There is no way to give a thin answer to such…
Wait and hope
I recently watched another version of The Count of Monte Cristo on PBS Masterpiece. It was well done and worth a watch, but some of the changes made to the original story diminish the core message, which is that human wisdom is limited, that vengeance, while tempting, is destructive, and that true redemption comes through…