This is a story about pace (speed) and pacing (anxiety). It's about digging deep for patience when everything inside says MAKE SOMETHING HAPPEN! It's a story of a community loving its neighbors even when things are unlovely. About creativity and focus. Walking away and deep breaths. Not giving up. And finally, more creativity and focus. It's a story of success—happening now! ... Keep Reading...
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ADVENTURE AWAITS: A family wedding
No one ever wants Plan B on their wedding day. Sometimes they get it. And it's okay. In fact, it's better than just okay. I told you a couple of weeks ago in my old house renovation update that 2019 has been a hard year at My Place. I've often been reminded of that movie Three Weddings and Funeral. In our case, it's been five funerals and (thank God for the relief!) a wedding. My niece got married in May. I offered to go a week early so I could help my sister with all of the last-minute details. So.much.fun! But there was one big unknown: Texas weather—and rain was in the forecast. But you've gotta belieeeeeeeve, right? ... Keep Reading...
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Five Minute Friday: HOSPITALITY
I used to think hospitality was all about inviting people in to a clean house to sit at a beautiful table and partake of a carefully-planned and prepared meal. No more. I now see "hospital" so very clearly when I look at the word hospitality. Hospital. If I extend hospitality, true hospitality, I must offer a healing hand, word, smile. I must look at those around me—friends, acquaintances, strangers—closely enough to see them. Closely enough to notice pain, fear, worry. I must extend my hand, open my door, invite them to my table regardless of whether the house is clean, the good dishes set in place, or cloth napkins at the ready. Regardless of whether a full ... Keep Reading...
