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Grace not Fear
HopeLove

Grace not Fear

ChooseJoyDaughterMarch 26, 2020January 11, 2025

The overcast sky descended upon me like rainfall. My intent to enjoy a hearty walk was not deterred. It had…

It’s All how You Look at It
FaithJoySuffering

It’s All how You Look at It

ChooseJoyDaughterFebruary 27, 2020January 11, 2025

We were walking in silence together on a familiar wooded trail lined with frozen pine trees and bare oaks whose…

Much Is Given
LoveMinistry to Incarcerated Women

Much Is Given

ChooseJoyDaughterFebruary 12, 2020January 11, 2025

After the last prayer, she turned to me and boldly asked, “Where does it say, To whom much is given,…

Play in the Rain
HopeJoy

Play in the Rain

ChooseJoyDaughterJanuary 14, 2020January 11, 2025

Watching the neighborhood kids play merrily in a mid-winter rain delighted my weary soul. Inclement weather does not seem to…

For the Others
FamilyMinistry to Incarcerated Women

For the Others

ChooseJoyDaughterDecember 22, 2019January 11, 2025

As I began to write today, my eye caught this post from two years ago. After I read it, I…

The empty ballet shoe
LoveSuffering

The empty ballet shoe

ChooseJoyDaughterNovember 27, 2019January 11, 2025

“I don’t want any Christmas or birthday presents this year…please. Just take me out to dinner and let’s be together.…

Through the Red Door
FaithFamilyJoySufferingTrust

Through the Red Door

ChooseJoyDaughterOctober 16, 2019January 11, 2025

The car pulled up to the curb just at the prescribed time. We scrambled to move our huge bags down…

Take the Last Seat
FaithFamilyGratitude

Take the Last Seat

ChooseJoyDaughterSeptember 9, 2019January 12, 2025

The delicious smells emanating from her kitchen made your hungry stomach rumble in anticipation of a scrumptious meal. Appetizers of…

Listen
FamilyHopePrayer

Listen

ChooseJoyDaughterAugust 1, 2019January 12, 2025

Strolling in the early morning light along a scenic tree-lined road, I marveled at the sheer beauty of my surroundings.…

Encounter
BeautyFaithHope

Encounter

ChooseJoyDaughterJuly 20, 2019January 18, 2025

It was the end of a long evening walk with my little dog Hannah. We were slowly heading up a…

Seasons of Life
BeautyFaithSuffering

Seasons of Life

ChooseJoyDaughterJune 18, 2019January 18, 2025

The early morning sun shone brightly on the faces of happy children as they skipped toward their last day of…

Sunrise
BeautyFaithHopeJoy

Sunrise

ChooseJoyDaughterJune 10, 2019January 18, 2025

Reflections from our 20th Anniversary trip to Hawaii – 6 years ago. It’s the last precious morning of our tranquil…

FaithHopeLove

Don’t Go Back

ChooseJoyDaughterMay 21, 2019July 21, 2025

“Would you go back in time?” I heard her whisper in the quiet of my heart. I pondered these thoughts…

Hidden Message
FamilyHope

Hidden Message

ChooseJoyDaughterApril 15, 2019January 12, 2025

I gazed at the bookshelf of well loved volumes from years gone by and pondered which one to choose. I…

The Peanut Butter Bagel
FaithLoveSuffering

The Peanut Butter Bagel

ChooseJoyDaughterApril 10, 2019January 12, 2025

I plopped down onto the blue and white checked couch and yelled into the kitchen “Can I have something to…

Q-tips & Air Freshener
FaithHopeKindnessLove

Q-tips & Air Freshener

ChooseJoyDaughterApril 1, 2019January 18, 2025

After a morning of errands, we decided to browse a nearby Dollar Store in search of some silly trinkets for…

Reborn
FaithForgivenessMinistry to Incarcerated WomenSuffering

Reborn

ChooseJoyDaughterMarch 28, 2019January 18, 2025

She approached the podium with confidence and joy. Looking at her outward appearance, one would never guess the horrors of…

The Great Lie
FaithPrayerSufferingTrust

The Great Lie

ChooseJoyDaughterMarch 14, 2019January 18, 2025

She greeted me with warmth and kindness donned in familiar blue medical scrubs. Her demeanor was a welcome change from…

Not just any Chicken
CourageHopeKindnessLove

Not just any Chicken

ChooseJoyDaughterMarch 9, 2019January 18, 2025

The call came at work. “Mom isn’t bouncing back after the last chemo, she’s different.” I became alarmed and responded…

There are no Coincidences
FamilyHopePrayerSuffering

There are no Coincidences

ChooseJoyDaughterMarch 6, 2019January 18, 2025

I ordered my favorite coffee at the local shop and waited patiently for the gal to pour the hot, delicious…

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