John 11: 40-41 Then Jesus said, “Did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?” So they took away the stone. Then Jesus looked up and said, “Father, I thank you that you have heard me. I knew that you always hear me, but I said this for the benefit of the people standing... Continue Reading →
Share Your World 12-21-20
Answers to questions from Sparks from a Combustible Mind for Share Your Words, December 21, 2020 QUESTIONS What is your favorite type of cookie (they’re called biscuits in Europe I believe)? I love Oreos! If it wouldn't possibly place me in the hospital, I would have a bag of every flavor in the house. The... Continue Reading →
A Christmas Eve Wish: Wordle #220
On a clear Christmas Eve night, Charlotte stood next to the tree in front of the next house down from the home where she had grown up. Despite the frost on the windows and her shivering as her threadbare coat with no buttons billowed out around her from the cold, she smiled at the memories... Continue Reading →
Healing My Inner Child: What Do You See? #61
Image Credit: Tim Hufner @ Unsplash I grieved the childhood that she missed, That little girl who was unloved and unwanted. Through the years, I felt her hunger and pain, And by her presence, I was continuously haunted. Oh, the mistakes I made trying to find her relief. I searched for the love she craved... Continue Reading →
Luck is a Fickle Mistress: First Line Friday
The dice tumbled and the table leaned forward with held breath. Ray stood there in the midst of the gamblers, beckoning Shari to come to him, as he thought that she had brought him good luck in the past. He was watching to see if his opponent would have a good throw. He just couldn't... Continue Reading →
The Virus is Real for Those of Us Who Mourn
My cousin, Nelson, died on December 12, after a severe case of COVID-19. He was just 70 years old, and oh, what a vivacious person he was. We graduated in the same high school class, even though he was a year older. He probably contracted it visiting his sister in an assisted-living facility. He made... Continue Reading →
A Letter to Santa from A Senior Citizen
Dear Santa, I never wrote a letter to you as a child, because I never knew where I might be, as my sister and I changed homes a lot. I don't have any memories of any of the Christmases before I became a mother. My children would write you letters, and you answered them quite... Continue Reading →
I Reached My Goal, Finally!
I reached my weight loss goal of 125 pounds! I am officially 124.6 pounds, and would you believe that at 4 feet, 11 inches, I am still considered overweight? That seems crazy to me, but according to the BMI, I need to keep losing until I reach 120-122 pounds to be seen as a "normal"... Continue Reading →
My Help and Shield: Sunday Devotion #24
Psalm 138:7-8 Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me. The Lord will vindicate me; your love, Lord, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands. At times, I've not listened to God's nays. Yet, in the midst of the... Continue Reading →
When Helping Becomes Enabling
I decided to rescue my friend. She couldn't remain at home. So, I brought her to my place, Not letting her live on her own. But she languidly lays around all day. Now I see what her parents tried to teach her. You have to work for what you get, And every day isn't one... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 