I think about the word {calling} often as of late. Here’s the thing. My family moved specifically to the home I currently dwell in for a reason. Because of the neighborhood. Because of our priorities, thoughts, convictions, beliefs. All that stuff. Well, divorce certainly throws a wrench in much of that. Do I still hold … More true calling?
I reminded myself today I live in the state of Kentucky because of religion. Due to the fact our family moved here a bit over 10 years ago to work in a church. And even way before that, in 1991, I moved here with my husband so he could attend Asbury Theological Seminary. If I’m honest, … More state of religion
I printed out an Isaiah verse in one of my current favorite fonts, which is pupcat. Here’s the alphabet, all 26 letters, in pupcat: It’s nice, isn’t it? Anyway….the verse I printed is technically two, Isaiah 43:18-19, from The Message. Here’s the thing. I’ve been down lately. Focused on the old. Focused on the “why … More brand-new
We’ve all played the games. I challenge you to…….. Well, I decided to forget the you and challenge myself. So this evening, after work, instead of driving home and changing into my exercise clothes then driving to the YMCA which is my usual Thursday practice, I did something different. I attended the Opening Reception and … More I challenge me
First of all, if you’re a tv person, please do not be offended. This post is not meant to be judgmental towards the folks out there who enjoy a great deal of television and/or movie viewing. With that said, I must confess I’ve been involved in too much staring at the television as of late. … More moving away from movies
My mind jumps. From one thought to another. Work to bills to my daughter in a foreign country to my son in another city to spray painting random home objects to filling my car with gas to grocery shopping to yard work and on and on. There are the angry thoughts….. directed at people. Real … More scattered thoughts
Labor Day evening. As a child, I remember it well. All the anticipation of a new school year about to begin the next day. Yet much has changed in the many years since I attended school. Public school here in Lexington, Kentucky, began before mid August. My son started classes at the University of Louisville … More back to school
This was the week of her departure. After months and months, nearly a year actually, of planning and preparation, my daughter boarded a plane on Monday morning and headed for the Czech Republic. It was exciting to see her go. I will miss her greatly. I already do. Yet this was her dream. Her goal … More week of
My kids and I spent last Friday night in St. Louis. We walked from our hotel, which was really close to downtown to a restaurant which actually was downtown. We walked past the sky scrapers and some people hanging out in parks. We walked through a sculpture garden. We saw art deco designed courthouses and … More colors
This summer has taken me to five cities. Cincinnati Columbus Tulsa St. Louis Louisville I have navigated through at least a part of each of them. Driving down roads and freeways. Up to this point in my life, I haven’t been the designated driver, so to speak. But divorce means nearly everything changes, travel … More roads
Upon a Sunny Day 