60th Birthday for the Magic Kingdom
Disneyland is the same age as Jim so this would have been Jim’s sixtieth year! Wow – that is so hard to fathom right now as it sounds so old! (No offense intended to anyone in the same category) I was watching one of several specials and news reports the other day when Disneyland was…
Farewell to a Rock Star (and I don’t mean Lee!)
Dear Katie, When Scott brilliantly added Allie White to the junior high ministry team, my heart soared. Finally, someone who “gets it”! Then he moved to High School ministry and decided to move in a similar direction further showing his heart. I am so glad God led you to apply and become the first face…
Opening a Can of Worms
What is with that expression?! I heard someone say it the other day and it sort of surprised me that I have been thinking about it since! And maybe that is just what I will do as I unpack that idiom. I know that it is a phrase that implies that by trying to fix…
We all are born with Super Powers
I read this article that talks about the miraculous ability of babies to read minds! It really isn’t mind reading but it is the amazing ability to read body language and facial expressions super acutely. They can also see things in extraordinary ways, distinguishing between sights and sounds that actually diminish as they move from…
12.13.14
Perhaps it is just me, but I have this file cabinet in the back of my mind that is full of memories based on random dates and adventures and celebrations. I remember birthdays of people I knew in kindergarten but have not seen in years, historical facts, and way too many trivial details. I am…
Saying Goodbye
Saying Goodbye to the Callahans One of my favorite musicals is The Sound of Music and one of the most bittersweet songs is the one that the children sing at the party that is all about saying goodbye. They try to lighten the mood with something that is not fun or easy to say. In…
Counting My Blessings 2014
Day 1 – the Atoning work of the Savior that never ceases Day2 – Burdens shared and carried by gentle hands Day 3 – my Community of family & friends Day 4 – the Defeat of death by Christ Day 5 – the promise of Eternal Life Day 6 – Forgiveness. There is nothing else…
Fifty Five
HaPpY BirTHdAy To mE! Me and my lists! LOL! I looked up all the places I can get a discount now that I am 55 years old. There are more as I get older but this is a good start if I can remember to ask for it: 1.Advantage 2.Alamo 3.Avis 4.Budget 5.Comfort Inn &…
A House is not a home until the Pictures are hung!
Since the beginning of 2014 we have been on an active quest to find a new place to live. Our landlords graciously allowed us to stay living at 316 W. Glenwood until Clayton finished high school. Many friends and families began praying with us and looking on our behalf for a new place to go.…
Proverbs 27 Class of 2014
A mirror reflects a man’s face but what he is really like is shown by the kids of friends he chooses. Prov. 27:14 One of the scariest parts of parenting is something that there is no control over and that is what kinds of friends your kid chooses. And it can shape and affect him…