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Always half full

“Hi, my name is Cazandra and I believe the glass is half full.” In my twenties I would have not answered that way.  I grew up with a very pessimistic perspective on things.  It’s not because my parents treated me in a negative way, that’s just...

A lifetime ago…

After my recent high school reunion, I have found myself thinking about the old days when I lived in Galena Park.  It was a place where my life began, memories were made, where I fell in love and gave birth to my children.  But it is also a place that brings up...

Reminiscing

I find it sad when I hear people say, “I’ll never go to a high school reunion…I hated high school!”  I always look at them and say, “I’m so sorry for you, too bad you didn’t go with me to Galena Park High School.”  I loved my years in high school.  Those friends and...

Introverts and validation

If you look up the word “introvert” in the dictionary, my picture just may be right alongside the definition.  Despite the passion I have for public speaking and preaching, I am truly a person who would rather be alone or with those I know well.  Meeting...

You are loved

My Sunday school class is reading “Stuck” by Jennie Allen.  There are some words in her study that truly resonated with me today. “The God of the universe adores us, sees us, makes a way for us, calls us, loves us, saves us, and wants to give us a...

Creativity

When I was in fifth grade and began to play oboe I knew that music would always be a major part of my life.  Before the end of that school year I knew I would be a band director.  There is just something about bringing the notes on the page to life with your entire...