So, surrounded by marathoners, I trudged back into downtown Boston. Shocked. Numb. Sorrowing. But, oh, so thankful after only an hour or two to be together with Kit!
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A Heartbreaking Event at the Boston Marathon
Tagged with: Bomb attacks, Boston Marathon, Numbness, Terrorist attack, Trauma
Posted in gratitude, Prayer, thankfulness
Posted in gratitude, Prayer, thankfulness
Thanksgiving and Its Other Half
Such a small thing to be thankful for, God. But, then perhaps Life is a Mosaic of Small Things?
A Tsunami Watch . . . While Kit Sleeps
I really get into these things. I have an Active Imagination. But, I don’t need an imagination — all I need to do is remember the videos I saw of the Japan earthquake. So horrific, God! So horrific.
Tagged with: adrenalin surges, evacuation, tsunami watch
Posted in Perspective, Responding, Risk, thankfulness
Posted in Perspective, Responding, Risk, thankfulness
Simple Days: Beads and Books
I was particularly happy after I spent a few minutes removing clutter and making my “sick room” LOOK nice.
Looking back on a Good Day
One excellent result that comes out of being sick is that one realizes (eventually . . .) that many of our “virtues” have more to do with the level of our energy than our character.
Makapuu Lighthouse, Great Views and Whales Too
Good Day, God! I’ve seen the Makapu’u Lighthouse for years, but only as a small white shape on the slope of Makapuu Point on the island of Oahu. It was planned back in the 1880’s — when Hawaii was still a…
Tagged with: a moment with God, beauty everywhere, being outdoors, Makapuu Lighthouse
Posted in appreciation, Light, Perspective, thankfulness
Posted in appreciation, Light, Perspective, thankfulness
A New Year and a Definition of Success
Good Morning, God! A New Year! A Fresh Start! And, in spite of years and years of mostly failing in my Plans for Change, I am filled with enthusiasm and hope. And, yes, God, I do remember Winston Churchill’s famous…
Tagged with: receiving the New Year with enthusiasm, slowing down to hear
Posted in a New Year, thankfulness
Posted in a New Year, thankfulness
A Family Birthday — with Friends, too
Good Morning, God! Aaaah! A lovely birthday dinner last night, celebrating my Mom’s 97th birthday! Actually, her presents didn’t get opened last night as we all went home to bed by 7:30 p.m. But, my mom said she loves extended…
We Love, Because He First Loved Us
Good Morning, God! As I was walking up the hill to my car — after taking Mom to the doctor’s — I remembered, “We love, because He first loved us.” I was passing a hedge of yellow hibiscus at the…
Tagged with: And all shall be well, At its core the universe is Good
Posted in Life isn't supposed to be easy., LOVE, thankfulness, The Flow of God's Love
Posted in Life isn't supposed to be easy., LOVE, thankfulness, The Flow of God's Love
Flowers and Families and Friends
Good Morning, God! Happy Thanksgiving Day! My husband, Kit, just set off to run 10 miles in the Turkey Trot. Hey! Thanks, God, that I’m not running! This morning I lay in bed letting all the things (and people) I…
Tagged with: And into God's Courts with Praise, Entering God's Gates with Thanksgiving, Praising God, The Gift of Life
Posted in Families, friends, Praise, thankfulness, Thanksgiving!
Posted in Families, friends, Praise, thankfulness, Thanksgiving!
A Moment with God 