When last we were together here—two weeks ago—we lived in a different world. A world where, dare I say, many of us were mostly oblivious to (or disinterested in) a virus making people sick in China. And I may have heard something about Iran. But I was flying to Texas for my parents' Diamond Anniversary! And for several days, Mother, Daddy, Sister and I had a lovely time celebrating, digging through family photos, reminiscing, laughing, and staying up too late. Yes, I know how fortunate I am to have parents who continue to stick it out together through good times and bad! But by the time I returned to the airport a week later, everything had changed. ... Keep Reading...
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FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY: table
Tonight for dinner, Lord willing, I'll be in Texas sitting around my parents’ table. Their 60th wedding anniversary is next week, and Sister and I are celebrating with them this weekend. Sixty years . . . What a commitment! Yes, I know how rare that is—and how fortunate my siblings and I are. So when I saw TABLE was the word prompt for this week's Five Minute Friday, I knew I had to write this post! START Our days began with breakfast around the table. Good food (unless oatmeal was on the menu), devotional thoughts, and family. Mom, Dad, younger sister and brother, and me. Our days ended almost every day with supper around the table. Good food, review of the day’s events, and family. ... Keep Reading...
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FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY: before {Is anything as it seems?}
This post has been in my head for a couple of weeks. Ruminating. Jostling for attention . . . I still can't explain what happened. I'll never be able to explain what happened. Last August Renaissance Man performed the funeral of a dear friend; a man who spent his entire life giving of himself to others, sharing the hope of the Gospel with those who needed to hear it. We all need to hear it. J.B. was instrumental in worldwide disaster relief efforts, but on the home front, he was an acclaimed woodcarver and sculptor, and I was asked to help coordinate a display at the post-service reception to showcase the many facets of our friend. At our home in Tennessee the ... Keep Reading...
