Category: “On the Way…”

They call me “LaLa,” but that is definitely not the grandmother name I intended to acquire. I wanted to be “Lolli” and I wanted Kevin to be “Pop.” However, through the years and beginning with our first grandson, Asher, my name has evolved into “LaLa” and Kevin’s is “Pop Pop.” The name “LaLa” is a … Continue reading They call me LaLa →

The picture is faded because that’s what old Polaroid’s do. They place perfect memories onto imperfect paper. The paper can’t keep the images from blurring forever, but the memories can’t fade from our minds. What old Polaroid snapshots can do is stir up the memories. I call this week my dad’s birthday week. Three years … Continue reading Everlasting Father →

  It’s time to get healthy. My word for 2018 is purposeful. “Lord, may every step I take be filled with purpose toward getting healthy.” I have to lower my A1C. I have to be able to climb hills and valleys. My husband surprised me this year with a trip to Israel. I have until … Continue reading The Hill →

Well, according to scientific facts, our planet has just completed one revolution around what is the center of our solar system, the sun. We have also begun a new revolution around the sun. Since we are 10 days into 2018, it will take us approximately another 355 days to complete this new revolution around the … Continue reading Son Sun →

    We were immersed in a stimulating conversation. What it was about? - for the life of me I can’t remember, but it must have been deep and philosophical because it made me miss my exit. I heard the dreaded command from Gruzelda, (that’s what I call my car navigational contraption because at times … Continue reading Re-centering →

It has begun. The first Sunday of Advent began Sunday December 3rd. The twenty four hour period came and went. It was a beautiful day. I got to spend it with a special little guy, Ezekiel Matthew Jones. He is nineteen months old and he lives in Pittsburgh. I don’t get to spend a lot … Continue reading THE CONSOLATION OF ISRAEL →

EBC75882-BB8F-4BF2-9ECB-E2ED0E5 November 26, 2016 begins Advent 2017. It will be the fourth Sunday before Christmas. The word Advent comes from the Latin word “Adventus,” which means “coming.” The definition of advent is the arrival of a notable person, thing or event. Two thousand years ago, Israel was waiting on a notable person to arrive. They … Continue reading God is in the waiting →

  I know Christmas is 70 days away, but it is never too early to prepare our hearts to receive the greatest gift ever given. All we have to do is hold out empty hands and open hearts. Join me this Advent Season as we soar with the ghost of Christmas past and join the … Continue reading Through Their Eyes book trailer →

“If my people who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heave, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.” 2 Chronicles 7:14 ”America! America! God shed His grace on thee, And crown thy … Continue reading If my people →

”He doesn’t walk very good, does he?” Thumper said of the newborn fawn. ”Thumper!” Mrs Rabbit exclaimed to her son. ”Yes, mama?” Thumper respectfully inquired. ”What did your father tell you this morning?” Thumper’s mother asked. ”If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.”   Wise words spoken from a wise father … Continue reading Building others up →