Six – Seven
I know the slang expression 6 – 7 is expired. I know that by the time between when this is posted and it is read all of what I might say will be out of date since that is how quickly fads and slang come and go! It is weird because I am 67 and I…
It’s Mother’s Day for me!
The days are long but the years are short. 34 years ago I became a mom when Emily was born. Since Emily came along, my life is so much better, so much more ____ . (fill in the blank! – fun, silly, happy, fulfilling, challenging, rewarding, difficult, authentic, unexpected…) E endless creativity M magical &…
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…
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…
The joy set before Him
Last Sunday, E.G.,the pastor at Mariners Church, brought up a beautiful reminder that Christ willingly took the cup of God’s wrath so that we would only know the cup of his blessing. Hebrews 12:2 says, “….For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand…
Playtime
I was reading a book recently and the protagonist paused with distress over a question asked by her classmate of their teacher: “When did you stop playing?”, was the haunting question. Many years ago I realized that play is part of God’s heart for His people. I believe that play is an outcome of God’s…
Shirley Temple Taste Test
Recently I noticed a variety of canned and bottled beverages that are called a “Shirley Temple”, or at least are an attempt at that flavor. First I want to give a disclaimer that the person after which the beverages are named, did not appreciate the fact that a kiddie cocktail was named after her. Not…
Clayton is 30!
How is it possible that my son is 30?! 30 is how many years I was married! The decades of life pass too quickly, don’t they?! I am not sad or nostalgic as I look back, nor do I wish for a flux capacitor-driven DeLorean to whisk me back in time to re-live my darling…
Happy Birthday 36 to my favorite son in law
Dear Connor, Happy 36th Birthday! I wanted to take this special day to tell you how much you are loved by me and appreciated in our family. Watching you over the past few years has been a joy—you are a dedicated husband and a truly wonderful person. I am so grateful for all the love…