National Days
Today is one of my Favorites – National S’mores Day! Once, when we were on a camping trip with students, someone forgot to bring the graham crackers and all we had for the s’mores was double stuff Oreos. That was the beginning of a creative love affair with that snack! I don’t remember when I…
National Girlfriends Day
Today is National Girlfriend’s day… I am more that blessed to have the strong women who I call my friends! Martha, My sister, and my sisters in law, Tammie D., Laurie B, Judy and Angelique Julie – I have known you most of my life and nearly all my best memories growing up include you…
Life as Thank you 32
Michelene, You are one of my heroes. You raised the childhood best friends of both my children and that alone had a huge impact on our family. In between the birthdays of those 2 fabulous people (Sherrod last week and Abi this week) I thought I would tell you how thankful I am for you.…
Life as a Thank you 31
Today is National Aunts & Uncles Day. In honor of the people I call my aunts and uncles, I thought I would send a big shout out and thank you! This week is a bit different than a single thank you note as I share my gratitude for Aunt Janie, Aunt Kitty, Aunt Crystal, Aunt…
Christmas in July
Today is Christmas in July! It seems to have become another opportunity for sales and consumerism but I remember the significance it had on Jim nearly 40 years ago. We were not married yet, but we were dating. I was gone for the summer, working at Mt. Hermon. Jim was running day camps for Downey…
Eeyores
“It really does not matter”, Job said, “even if you kill me I will still trust in God”. Why do so many people seem to see the world through such a bleak lens? The attitude they carry is the negative victim mentality. They talk in extremes. They focus on the no’s rather than the yeses.…
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…