People often make the mistake of assuming that because I am alone, I am lonely. Not. Everyday I am surrounded by people. Conversations. Ambient noises. Phones ringing. When we have a class, it's even more people. Our cadre of instructors. The students themselves. Additional instructors. Support staff. The number of people practically doubles. More conversations. … Continue reading Alone vs. Lonely
Category: Random Thoughts
Letting Go to Move Forward
"If anyone comes to me without hating his father and mother, wife and children, brothers and sisters, and even his own life, he cannot be my disciple. . . In the same way, everyone of you who does not renounce his possessions cannot be my disciple." ~ Luke 14:26, 33 I have been pondering this… Continue reading Letting Go to Move Forward
Up for Review
"Sometimes when we get overwhelmed, we forget how big God is." ~ unknown I've said it before, and I'll say it again. God did not bring me this far, to Alabama, to the job of my dreams, just to abandon me. Last week's events brought up some horrific memories. And while the dust has pretty… Continue reading Up for Review
Bits and Pieces
"God made rainy days so gardeners could get the housework done." ~ Anonymous I'm not so sure about that as it seems as though every time it rains or there is a bit of wind, another section of my privacy fence falls over. I finally purchased the hex nut bit I needed for my impact… Continue reading Bits and Pieces
My how time has flown
It seems like I was just headed to Missouri to get my kids for a summer visit after four long months without them (not counting the 4-5 hours I got to spend with them every third weekend). This past weekend, I took Savannah and her friend home. Sam had gone home the previous week to… Continue reading My how time has flown
Life Isn’t Waiting
"Move on because life isn't waiting." ~ Unknown I've spent a lot of time waiting on other people . . . Waiting for them to do what they said they would do, … Continue reading Life Isn’t Waiting
Finding strength
"Be strong and courageous; do not be frightened or dismayed for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." ~ Joshua 1:9 The verse above has been one of my favorites for many, many years. When I've gone thru times of doubt and fear, it was a reminder that someone bigger than myself… Continue reading Finding strength
. . .they shall have adventures.
"Blessed are the curious, for they shall have adventures." ~ Unknown For a few weeks at least, my children are here with me. It's been a change going from being alone to having them with me, but it has been an adventure as well. As difficult as change is for most people, having… Continue reading . . .they shall have adventures.
Complete vs. Complement
"I don't think you can really, truly be the partner you want to be until you know on an absolute level that you are a complete person on your own." ~ Sophia Bush "You complete me." "My life was complete when I met you." Even now I cringe when I hear those phrases. Words intended… Continue reading Complete vs. Complement
Figuring It Out
"Sometimes it takes a lot of pain to figure out what you're made of." ~ unknown The pain may be physical or mental. It may be a combination of both. Often, during the weeks end, it's the pain of being away from my children. Trying to fill my time away from the job with meaningful… Continue reading Figuring It Out
