A Basket Case

Following Step by Step I am not “crafty” by nature. My cousin could take three dead leaves, a popsicle stick and two pipecleaners and create an object of beauty. A friend’s handmade Christmas cards are an annual treasure. Me, I sew. So when my daughter became engaged, I offered to sew a pillow for the […]


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A One-Two Punch

Returning to My Own Special WorkA funny thing happened on the trip from “post-surgical” to “practically all better”: Posting to my blog fell out of my routine. I wanted to write. I developed an impressive mental list of reasons why I couldn’t: The Easter season makes me quiet.Physical therapy consumes my time and energy.Healing is […]


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Lessons of the Sweater Search

That Log in my Eye….AgainRecently I set off to spend a day with my daughter Elaine. We had plans to attend a bridal fair so I was due at her home at a specific time. She and I were looking forward to exploring options for her upcoming wedding and enjoying some time together. As usual, […]


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Express Service

When We Ask, He ProvidesWe’re all familiar with God’s answers to prayer: “Yes,” “no,” and “not yet.” Recently I received a response that was closer to “on the double!” My husband, Rich, is a godly man. He’s also a guy. So sometimes when we have important matters to discuss, diving into an in-depth analysis of […]


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Small Mercies

A Little AssistanceI’m grateful for those myriad small ways that God steps in to smooth my course in life…sometimes literally. Two days ago I saw my orthopedist so he could follow up on my progress following hand surgery six weeks ago. When I arrived, the spacious open parking lot was jammed with cars, so I […]


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