“Sweet dreams. See you in the morning,” my mother said to my daughter and me. “Good night, Mema,” my daughter replied. “Good night, my darling,” was the answer. “Sleep well. I love you two,” I added. My mom then called from her bedroom to ours, “Do you want French toast…
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The Gift of US Citizenship
Celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day– Help Others Obtain Citizenship Usually my post at the beginning of the month centers on meaningful gifts. This month I’m writing about the gift of prayer and gratitude we can offer for our country as we celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day on…
Song Sparrow Prayer Lessons
As distant lightning sliced the sky one pre-dawn morning, my friend Jan heard sparrows singing. When sheets of rain blew across the yard, she could still detect the birds’ melody until the rumble of thunder crept closer and muffled their notes. Inspired by her observations and knowledge that song…
Extreme Makeover: Heart and Home Edition*
Ugly, black spider-like mold and wet floor joists dampened our enthusiasm. We had no idea destruction lurked behind the sheetrock until my husband removed the kitchen cabinets. Now, instead of creating the beautiful new decor we envisioned, progress halted as we assessed damage from an old pipe that had been…
Three Ways to Bless Teachers as a New School Year Begins
Vacation time has ended and back-to-school sales fill newspapers and websites. Arms laden with newly-purchased supplies, teachers are scurrying to prepare for a new school year. As a retired teacher, I know well the level of energy educators require, especially in August and September. The work of preparation (lesson plans,…