There wasn’t one in my family. My childhood was blessed with a present father and two grandfathers—all invested in my well being. Yes, I know that’s often not the case. Today is Father’s Day, and perhaps your story reads nothing like mine. Perhaps your father died before you were born abused you murdered your mother Perhaps he was a "do as I say, not as I do" dictator faithful breadwinner but an absent father Perhaps his gifts to you were scars—visible or invisible—and unanswered questions Perhaps then the idea of a Heavenly Father doesn't bring to mind the same sense of loving embrace and protection and stability for you as it does for me. It ... Keep Reading...
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Field Trip Fridays
Field Trip Friday #1: Great Smoky Mountains National Park In less than 48 hours, Summer 2015 will officially begin. I suspect some of you got a nice jump on it as soon as the kids (and grandkids) got out of school! I hope it is a wonderful season for you and yours. Be sure to fill it to the brim with everything that says "Summer" for you. By the way, I hope you'll leave a comment and tell me what those things are. I'd love to know! Growing up, one of my favorite things about Summer was that it allowed time for the occasional day trip. From picnics to berry picking (still not my favorite) to the zoo or museum, that desire for a little field trip has never left me... so I thought it would be fun to take you along ... Keep Reading...
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Flower delivery
Renaissance Man sent me flowers. While walking downtown to his office, he noticed something he knew I'd enjoy... and so (on a busy street with cars passing by) he pulled out his phone, stooped down, and took a picture. Then he sent it to me via text message! In these days of instant technology, there are a lot of ways to practice creative caring! Why not do something for someone TODAY— "just because"? Have you ever been on the receiving end of techno-caring? Leave a comment and tell us! Coming Friday: New Summertime series Sign up to get new posts delivered via email so you don't miss it! I'm joining Pink Saturday at How Sweet the Sound. Join me? ... Keep Reading...
