Monthly Archives: March 2009
Yep, that was good
We have gone for a long time since the last potluck meal at church. Today we gathered with all our different varieties of food and ate and visited. It was good. And I still have a little bit of chicken … Continue reading
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She wants the day off!
Just took out two wisdom teeth on a good friend. I hope she heals up quickly and with no complications. I hate complainers and since she works here, I will have to sympathize and listen to her. Of course … Continue reading
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Nouwen on Children
This just came in my e-mail from the Henri Nouwen Society. It seems to fit what has happened between me and my children. They are my friends. In many ways they have become my equals and yet are still, and … Continue reading
Kids – Blessings Eventually
There is no doubt that every one of my kids is a blessing from God. Of course, a few years ago I would not have said that. It takes time to get some distance from them in order to appreciate … Continue reading
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There was a time
when it seemed terribly important to post all sorts of events here in this space. Somehow it does not seem so urgent anymore. Maybe that means it is time to give this a rest, but I don’t know. Maybe it … Continue reading
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The Wind
is blowing like crazy outside this morning. Wonder if it is blowing spring in?
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Challenges of these days
I know I haven’t posted much here this week. I have been incredibly tired, and then in the middle of the night seem to wake and lie there sleepless even when I know that sleep is what I need most. … Continue reading
Filed under Day to Day, Reflections
A Quote
via Sojourners Renewal does not come before mission, but in mission. – Mortimer Arias, Protestant church worker in Bolivia Thought this was particularly interesting in that our church must go through a time of renewal – almost a restart … Continue reading
Leftovers and hanging around
Today was like the birthday party hangover around. The kids showed up at church – for the most part. (Except for P and A. And there was much speculation as to what kept them in bed on a Sunday morning … Continue reading
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The Best Birthday Ever
The party which my family and friends threw for me last night was honestly one of the best parties I have ever been at and certainly the best one ever held in my honor. It was just so much fun. … Continue reading
