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To Risk or Not To Risk?

I have always played it safe. I like knowing my options and what kind of percentage I have for something to go right or wrong.  When I am in a group of people I hardly begin a conversation.  And when a question is asked and I know the answer I always hesitate.  Then...

My Boy Is In a Band!

My youngest son “Christian” is in the percussion ensemble at his school.  He just recently had his end of the year concert, and I must say, I was impressed.  There were at least twenty students on the stage playing some difficult rhythms.  I can’t even...

Blank Pages

  Sunday evenings are normally a little anxiety ridden.  The work week is about to start, lunches need to be made, clothes ready for the family, and schedules ironed out for who is getting where and when.  But for the first Sunday night in a really long time I am...

Retreat Week…at home

I recently told you that I would be attending a writing working shop in Austin this week.  I was so disappointed when the email come on Friday afternoon that the workshop leader became very ill and retreat had been postponed.  I literally felt my heart leave my body....

With Love to My Mom

  The best memories I have of my mother involve laughter.  We would laugh so hard that tears rolled down our cheeks and not a sound was made!  My stomach and sides would hurt from our silliness.  It didn’t take much for us to crack up and it was always good...

Courage

Courage – noun – the ability to do something that frightens one; strength in the face of pain or grief. When I think of the word courage I immediately think of my 9 year old son “Christian.”  He has conquered his fear of needles and handles his...