Four years ago my sister-in-law in Florida invited me on a wonderful adventure. Well, I actually didn’t go anywhere, but it certainly was a beautiful experience. Colleen arrived home one day, only to discover a fuzzy caterpillar hanging on her front door. Soon, the caterpillar formed a chrysalis and Colleen promptly sent me a picture…
With COVID-19 spreading, wildfires blazing out of control, fierce hurricane winds and flooding, and severe financial challenges, we may feel like we need a miracle to make it to the end of 2020! Do you believe God still does miracles? Have you ever experienced one of your own? Raised in a suburban middle class neighborhood…
I have a confession to make. I’ve been eating Reese’s Peanut Butter cups and Oreo cookies. Everyday. For the last five days. I know, I know! Believe me, I know how bad they are for me! You see, I’m stressed. Stop rolling your eyes and lecturing me on the benefits of exercise, deep breathing, and…
Three months after I was born, we moved to Hawaii. My father was an officer in the military stationed there, but my family enjoyed the beauty of the island while he served in Vietnam. I’m sure it was a challenging time for my mother, missing her husband and taking care of three children, but the…
Shortly after I was born, my father led his family across the United States from Fort Lee, Virginia, to the West Coast. His family of five boarded a ship to travel on the Pacific to Schofield Barracks in Oahu, Hawaii. I don’t remember the trip, but I’m sure it must have been a challenging one…
