We are living in extraordinary times. As I was driving down a main thoroughfare the other morning, I started to cry as I looked around at a once thriving boulevard with stores now closed and in lock down. The devastating effects of this global pandemic became even more real to me. My heart and prayers go out to all those struggling throughout the world and to those who have lost loved ones to the corona virus. What is even more real is that fear of the unknown has gripped the

It’s been a while since my last article. Reason being - it’s been a very challenging few months. Back in January, I was hit with a doozy of a migraine headache. It concerned my doctor so much that he sent me to the emergency room. Basically, they gave me some medication to thwart the pain. It went from about a 10 to an 8 in pain level; and they released me. Not satisfied, my doctor ordered an MRI of my brain. Within two weeks, I went for the test. My doctor called me the nex

When I was a little girl, Sunday was family day. We would attend church in the morning. Then, we would gather for the traditional Sunday dinner at 1:00. We always started with a plate of pasta. Then, we had the second course along with salad. And last, but certainly not least, we had dessert. My dad loved ice cream. Ice cream it was. Once dinner was finished and the dishes were washed, dried and put away, it was time to go on our weekly family adventure. It was amazing, how

Have you ever felt like you’re being stretched so much you’re about to snap? I liken it to growing pains in children. At the ages of about 3 – 5 and 8 - 12, children experience pain in their joints and muscles. This has been named growing pains. Most likely, this is attributed to increased activity instead of bones growing. * There is a lot of pain and discomfort; and without question, crying. I believe the same is true for adults. WHAT’S HAPPENING For the last month, I’ve

I love movies based on true stories. I’m inspired by people who triumph over tragedy. I decided to see the movie, I Can Only Imagine, based on Bart Millard’s true story. Bart Millard is the lead singer of the group, Mercy Me and he wrote the #1 Christian song, I Can Only Imagine. To quote a line from the film, “let the pain be your inspiration.” Boy, was it ever! I must confess that I have found Christian films preaching to the choir. I’ve been praying for a film that rais

What if people who have inspired us, encouraged us, entertained us, and changed the world had listened to the naysayers?

When I was a little girl, I was told what to believe. I dared not question authority. I grew up thinking those in authority knew more than I