No temptation has overtaken you except what is common to us all. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can endure it. 1 Corinthians 10: 13 Today's New International Version You know, if you have followed me or known me very long, that I am a believer. I don't try to preach on this blog but there are times when my heart feels led to post something spiritual or religious. I make no … [Read more...]
Mar 17, 2013
A Prayer for St. Patrick’s Day
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Mar 14, 2013
The Big Reveal
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As I came into the house from my snow shoveling induced fog I saw that the smoke had lifted......or rather...the smoke was white. What that meant for millions of people who were following around the world was that the moment had arrived finally---a new Pope had been chosen and soon would be announced. I peeled off my layers, brewed a cuppa and sat down to watch the big reveal. And what a wonderful reveal it was to watch the lights go on in the room behind the balcony and to see figures … [Read more...]
Jan 19, 2013
Coming Clean
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I am a huge fan of pressure washing. I know that probably sounds a little bit odd but think about it for a minute. The sidewalk starts out all dirty and gross. Bits of moss and mold and debris cover parts of an otherwise substantial and workable surface. Along comes the fabulous pressurized spray of water and immediately the difference is evident. What was once filthy and undesirable immediately shows signs of new life. The concrete shows through and the dirt and grime of the years … [Read more...]
Jan 17, 2013
The Road Ahead
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The road that stretches before the feet of a man is a challenge to his heart long before it tests the strength of his legs. Our destiny is to run to the edge of the world and beyond, off into the darkness, sure for all our blindness, secure for all our helplessness, strong for all our weakness, gaily in love for all the pressure on our hearts. Saint Thomas in My Way of Life One of the treasures I found when cleaning out my father in law's home was a great little book that belonged to Chris's … [Read more...]
Jan 1, 2013
Welcome 2013!!! Bring It On! 3 Words and a Song–Part 3
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Everyone is ringing in 2013 and I am no different! Time to shake off the dust of 2012 and move on with 2013. I am ready!!!! 2012 was a year of challenges and frustrations but it was also a year chock full of blessings and fun! I could not ask for more. Well I could but it would be silly!!! This year was a year of firsts ---first trip to China, first time one of our pets faced death in the face and beat it, first son got accepted into an Ivy League school, first time to quadruple (well … [Read more...]
High Five for Comments for a Cause!
Today is the start of a new month and no April Fool's jokes here!!! Just happy to be moving into spring, hopefully, and some nicer weather. We still have big snow piles from the plowing but hopefully those all will be gone by week end. My cause for March---Care of Creation and Brittany Ederer is done for the month and I am happy to report that a donation of $224 is going to help fund Brittany's work at this wonderful organization. I was so happy to "find" her and be able to be a small … [Read more...]