Every year St. Mary’s Sunday School does an activity with the young people around the story of Gethsemane. The result is a beautiful flower display that the children create with potted blooming plants. Above is this year’s result. “Maverick” and I had lunch with friends in the afternoon, as well as spending the afternoon with …
“Your apple tree looks loaded!” I said to Mrs. B about two weeks ago. “There are lots on the ground. But if you want to pick some, please help yourself. Mr. B. and I will be away, but “Maverick” can use the ladder to get up in the tree to pick all you …
Saturday I was busy with a sewing project and other chores on my to-do list. Since I’d not written it on my “Chores List”, I’d forgotten to get something (meat) out of the freezer for dinner on Saturday night. I was half-way avoiding the kitchen, as I was feeling stymied about what to cook …
A few weeks ago The Maverick came in after work, after I’d gone to bed. On the table was a brown paper bag. The paper rustled and crackled as I lifted it. Upon first glance I thought the bag contained donuts. But I was baffled when I touched them. They didn’t feel greasy, or …
Today is sunny, which I know will please “Floss”. Over twenty-give years ago on this date, another woman was in labour and giving birth to my youngest step-daughter. I am grateful that “Floss’s” Mom has not been selfish, but willingly shared “Floss” with me. Happy Birthday Wonderful Girl! So, today is …
This autumn, a young man named David came to vist our Church. His story of escape from Sudan as a young man reminded me of the amazing power of grace, empowerment and redemption. David is now in England, obtaining a Masters Degree with the hope of returning to the new nation of South Sudan and working …
Life has been a little busy since the first of November…and it’s about to get busier. Many a year have I walked with My Jesus. Over and again the principle I’ve experienced is, the more time I spend with Jesus, meditating on His word, the more I seem to accomplish and the less tired I …
I recently picked up a copy of Blogging For Dummies from the library. One of the questions I had, when I started blogging, was how often I should blog. The author said that to build a large readership, blogging every day is a good goal. That relieved my mind–as I didn’t want to overwhelm …
Autumn in the United Kingdom and in the American Midwest is Apple Season! I’ve just been given my 3rd lot of apples today (9th November). Living in different countries broadens the palate as well as the mind. So, while there is the comfort of the familiar, there is sufficient difference to peak the curiosity. For …