Recent Riddle
Heard this riddle recently: You are riding a horse, galloping at a constant speed and to your right is a giraffe, traveling at the same speed you are. Directly in front of you is a loping kangaroo and your horse is unable to overtake it. Behind you is a lion chasing all of you. What…
Life as Thank You 30
Dear Laura We had the privilege of raising our children together. We lived in the same neighborhood – even next door for a season – and I am grateful for those memories. In 2016 I am writing thank you notes each week to express my gratitude. In honor of your birthday, I can’t stop thinking…
Life as Thank You 29
Marianne, My life is so much better because I went to Forest Home and met a girl named Marianne who became my lifelong friend and encourager. You are one of the nicest treasures God has ever given to me. I am so grateful for our friendship and the legacy it has created. This year I…
Life as thank You 28
Dear Mike (and Sheri), There are many reasons to say thank you to you (and Sheri). This year I am trying to express my gratitude with an old school thank you note each week, letting people know how much I appreciate them. I am so grateful for your family. The time that we spent in…
Politics
I am not sure that this post will convey what I want it to but I will give it a shot. I am so tired of the political drama of this election. It is bad enough that the candidates are not choices I feel I can endorse as a follower of Christ, but the rants…
Snap
Every once in awhile a word will fascinate me. The word snap is that word as of late. One little word with so many meanings and uses. I was at Hume Lake last week and I had just snapped one of the kids’ pants as we were getting ready in the morning. The word seemed…
Life as Thank You 27
Wanda, I’m writing thank you notes each week during 2016 to let people know how thankful I am to have them in my life. I am so glad we have been lifelong friends. You are so generous and thoughtful. I am grateful that you continued to pursue a relationship no matter the distance or hassle.…
Life as Thank You 26
Dear Jonathan, Learning to maintain a grateful heart takes regular input so this year I am writing an old school thank you note each week to tell people how much they mean to me. In honor of your birthday coming up I thought I would tell you I love you. I love that you are…
Motivation
I have taught people the importance and steps to motivating someone to learn. I have struggled with staying motivated with certain projects but nothing stopped me in my tracks more than my son telling me he lacks any motivation. So what do I say to him to help him get motivated?! Here are some of…
Life as thank you 25
Dear Jon, I know that neither of us like goodbyes and in a real sense this is not a goodbye, but it is the end – again – of us working together. One of my resolutions this year is to write an old school thank you note each week to let people know how grateful…