5 Random Things

My friend Cathy posted a challenge today for her readers to post 5 random things about themselves. I have decided to play along. I love peanut butter but I do not like peanuts.  It is a texture thing. Thanks to several elementary school teachers I grew up hating to write and was surprised to discover … Continue reading 5 Random Things

Ok, It’s That Time Again

Yes, once again it is that awful time of year when we have to move our clocks ahead one hour. I don't mind the fall when we gain an extra hour. Wish we could just skip the spring one. So don't forget to change your clock back before going to bed.

Rainbows and Surprise Blessings

One morning last week, I saw this rainbow one my way to work. The job I have now is certainly not my first choice or one I thought I would ever have.  A couple of years ago I lost a job that I really liked due to the economy. I was actually doing quite well … Continue reading Rainbows and Surprise Blessings

Plans

Recent events have caused me to be introspective and examine my life. Many things certainly have not gone according to my plans. Some have been pleasant surprises, while others have been disappointments. While I was pondering how life doesn't always work out according to my plans I realized, that is the problem. I should be … Continue reading Plans

Trust

Today marks the tenth anniversary of an event that was one of those darkest nights. It was this event that caused me to realize safety comes in knowing who holds our future and not our physical location. Things can happen even in places that are supposed to be safe.  Our trust belongs solely in God's … Continue reading Trust

Attitudes

Saying that I'm a pessimist is probably an understatement. Instead of seeing the glass as half empty or half full I see it as almost gone.  I have been working on being more positive lately. It is just a very hard thing for me.  Last weeks was one of those weeks where everything just seemed … Continue reading Attitudes

One of Those Weeks

Well, the I know that it is only Wednesday but it has been one of those weeks. It has just been one thing after another.  You know the kind where you it seems like it is one problem after another. Despite everything that has happened this week it could be worse. It is one of … Continue reading One of Those Weeks