As you are.

It is Interesting thinking about relationships in your life and how they work. Hard to imagine life without them they are the center of meaning in your life most of the time. Yet other times they also can be the center of everything that causes you pain. It is really hard to understand them especiallyContinue reading “As you are.”

Crackers

Family night was bingo at the casino. Those of you that know me well know this a really hard task for me.  The challenging task of the messy daubers, the constant required focus and the relentless competition all stress me beyond belief. Last night was certainly challenge with one exception. I sat next to an elderlyContinue reading “Crackers”

Proverbs 27:17

There is bible verse stuck in my head ever since I read it the other day. It imprinted in heart, even got stuck in my throat. You know that feeling right?  It is impossible to imagine life without people around who love you unconditionally. It is easy to think of needing love like you need water. ImagineContinue reading “Proverbs 27:17”

Will someone change the diaper?

Heard the funniest analogy that I simply cannot get out of my head. I was raising money for a project I am leading,  a new health center for our community. The meetings with philanthropists, foundations and grant applications are too many to count at this point. The need in our community swells beyond comprehension. Honestly,Continue reading “Will someone change the diaper?”

Presence and intent

As I stumbled to the coffee pot the white board on the refrigerator stopped me. The white board is the white shiny surface with multiple color markers like the ones you see hanging in corporate offices. In the office you might see the agency vision, the strategy and all the plans for the company to prosperContinue reading “Presence and intent”

This is how I see it….

In response to The Daily Post’s writing prompt: “Ready, Set, Done.” I have reflected on the world a lot lately. My reflections include Josh heading off to college, my teams awesome accomplishments at work,  Diane’s new job and God bringing me home to Eastbrook Church. A lot of change that typically is really stressful.  HoweverContinue reading “This is how I see it….”

Paper cup

As I get older weekends and days off from work are as busy and stressful as going to work. In fact, I have found after being off from work that I need to go back to find feel peace or normality. If you think about this it is pretty pathetic. You know the typical morning, yourContinue reading “Paper cup”

Is there soul in perfect?

This week was abundant to say the least. I have a difficult time remembering what all happened. One thought that has stuck with me all week is this saying, “There is no soul in perfect.” The challenge today is remembering where I heard this saying as it is rewinding in my thoughts. If you thinkContinue reading “Is there soul in perfect?”

Solstice Sun

Today as I was driving listening to my new playlist with the skylight open on my Jeep, I couldn’t help but focus on the smell of summer air. I was at the stop sign where the smell of fresh-cut grass filled my senses. When I passed the city scape of buildings just right, the sunContinue reading “Solstice Sun”