Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
I was running in my neighborhood and talking to God, feeling very alone. I told Him all about it and was gently reminded that I was wrong, that He is very aware of where I am and why I am here. I looked up in a tree and there was a nest full of baby... Continue Reading →
Recently our daughter visited the eye doctor, we thought she had an infection but it was simply an irritation, no big deal. I don’t normally go into the exam room with our girl anymore because she is old enough to communicate her needs at this point, but I was invited this time. Georgia has... Continue Reading →
I have mentioned before that I attend a dance class at my local gym a couple of times a week. What started out as an exercise in humility turned into a real workout where I have the opportunity to move in a way I rarely do in life. The instructor is my age but she's... Continue Reading →
I am not a morning person. I wish I could spring out of bed with a clear head and a smile on my face, but usually it takes me a while to even realize what day it is and what might be expected of me. After a cup or two of coffee, I'm in pretty good shape... Continue Reading →
I recently finished a book called "Coming Clean" by Seth Haines. I won't say that it was an entertaining book because it was the 90 day journal of an alcoholic moving towards sobriety. Not exactly light stuff, but the writer has a way of drawing you in to his story and rooting for him to... Continue Reading →
It is that time again, the season to be thinking of all the ways to improve in life with New Year’s resolutions, when in reality maybe we need New Life resolutions. I don’t need lofty goals at the beginning of the year that... Continue Reading →
Every night while I am cooking dinner, this happens. The dogs rush outside to play for about three minutes and then stand at the door, waiting to come back inside. Meanwhile, the two cats are keeping guard at said door, waiting to launch themselves outside, over or under the dogs. Sometimes I will get a... Continue Reading →
Riding in the car with my son, chatting about the future, these talks are happening more and more often. We are traveling to Chicago this weekend for a 'serious' college visit and making plans for Colorado soon and I am struck by the way these kids have so many options in front of them. I... Continue Reading →
Maybe it happens when you're tired or at a weak moment, when your confidence level is really low. You are at a party and look over at the beautiful woman who is smiling up at her husband while he says something witty and wonderful, their well- behaved children are nearby in clean clothes that are... Continue Reading →
Fixing breakfast, making sandwiches, writing checks for school while swilling coffee this morning. Like every morning, thinking about when I would accomplish the things that need to be done today. My guy tells me about a dream he had last night, and then about what he was reading this morning and what he was praying... Continue Reading →
howsyourlovelife 