Further Up and Further In
I decided to take a CS Lewis class through Lakelight Institute followed by a tour in England. I wanted to move further up and further in to the deeper life based on the writings of CS Lewis. Here I sit in my hotel room and I am reflecting on the week so far. “I have…
Walking with Others like Lewis
Imitating their Faith (Hebrews 11) There is power in being present in a particular place. When I was privileged to stand in the land in Israel and walk the roads and see the places that Jesus and Moses and David lived I was changed. Similarly, in England I got a deeper appreciation for the way…
Opening more than Wardrobe Doors
This is the first of several entries on my thoughts about the Lakelight Institute CS Lewis study tour I joined on July 5-12, 2024. Jerry Root had shared in one of the classes last January that Lewis opens more than wardrobe doors. I thought about that as we walked through the doors that Lewis also…
When friends become Family #26
I am not sure when it happens. I am not sure how it happens … or why, but I know that it happens. I grew up in a home in California and we did not live near our blood relatives. My mom’s family lived on the east coast and my dad’s relatives are from the…
The Dating pool
I was asked, again, if I ever considered dating and getting remarried. My answer hasn’t changed. I had a good marriage and I really never considered doing it again. But at the same time I miss companionship every day. Jim’s friendship. And even after 14 years without him the aloneness seems stronger every day instead…
My Brothers #25
I have 2 brothers and they both have birthdays in June. My brother Jonathan turned 60 this week and David turned 58. Growing up they shared a room and they had some of the same comparison and squabbles, jealousies and issues that my sister and I did. I am sometimes startled at how much my…
My Sister #24
What can I say about my sister that I have not already shared?! Today is her anniversary – married to Chris for longer than I was married to Jim. Since the Friday posts are about my family memories, I will share a few about my sweet sister. First of all she is creative, beautiful and…
Brain Farts and Flatlining
Warning – Rant below – I used to be rather skilled at creative problem solving and brainstorming. I found it invigorating and I was often asked to stop giving ideas after awhile because I was so practiced in it that once on a roll it was easy to keep going. I was part of a…
Corn Salad and Potlucks
I was asked to share about a salad that I made one time for a Staff women’s lunch years ago. Little did I know it would be such a hit! It was an old potluck recipe that I was given by a close friend and as I rifled through my recipe box I could have…
Father Friday #23
With Father’s day coming on Sunday, I cannot help but think about dads. My dad. Jim’s dad. Jim. I think I will share a memory of each, Jim’s dad was a #7 out of 9 children. He was smart and resourceful. Raised in southern California, Lionel was an eagle scout, served in the Navy during…