blessed are

November 4, 2013

I’ve written before about my questions regarding those who enjoy boasting on being [blessed]:  blessed beyond. Lately I’ve been in one of those {what about me?} ruts.  You know, the {life is not fair to me} feelings? {No one understands.  Everyone is self consumed.} {People have their own agenda.} Truthfully, I’m not one to enjoy … More blessed are

loneness

October 23, 2013

Loneliness is not quite the word I’m looking for. The actual word is loneness.  Being alone, unaccompanied, As in a lone traveler. I’ve learned that many of my pains and sorrows must be faced alone.  As well as joys and celebrations. First of all, I’m a private person.  Second, well second, I’ve learned that it’s … More loneness

would you?

October 16, 2013

Marriage is so many things. Commitment. Love. Growth, family, friendship. I’ve pondered my marriage and marriage in general quite a lot, as of late. I’ve decided [completely on my own] the ultimate test of marriage is asking oneself this question: Knowing everything I know today, would I go back and marry this person again? Gosh, … More would you?

encouragement

October 15, 2013

My daughter, at fifteen, is old enough to determine whether she takes a compliment to heart.  For example, if I tell her she looks nice she may or may not truly believe it.  She has her own standard and measurement of whether she looks good or not.  Another example.  She is on her school soccer … More encouragement

if I could

October 14, 2013

Over a year ago, my daughter and I watched a television program called Motor City Rising.   As you might have assessed from the show title, it was about revitalization in Detroit.  We were especially interested in a non-profit featured on the program, Humble Design.  As I watched the segments of the program that specifically … More if I could