Remembering Jack

Today I am remembering Jack. Of course, I remember him every single day, but I’m remembering more than usual because we would have been married 47 years today. I’ve re-read Jack Storiesand enjoyed laughter, smiles, and tears as I read stories his friends told about him. I love these stories because they remind of just … Read more

10 Days of Day and Night Prayer

Ten days of “day and night prayer” begin today, Ascension Day. During these ten days between Ascension and Pentecost, Christians are encouraged to find ways to pray night and day throughout the ten days leading to the Global Day of Prayer, following the pattern of Christ’s followers before the first Pentecost. The day and night … Read more

Memorial Day

On Memorial Day, we remember those who gave their lives in service of our country. They sacrificed their lives so we can keep our freedoms, and we can never give them all the honor they deserve. And let us remember their loved ones, who lost fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, daughters, and other loved ones. … Read more

Prison Break

On the day of my father’s funeral, family and friends gathered in the church fellowship hall following the funeral and burial service at the cemetery. The ladies of the Methodist Church in Dilley, Texas, served a lovely meal, and the sounds of loved ones sharing memories of Daddy filled the large room. A while after … Read more

National Military Appreciation Month

May is National Military Appreciation Month. It’s a time to honor and show our appreciation for current military members as well as veterans. The freedoms we are blessed with in the United States are possible because of the sacrifices of those who have served as soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines. We also honor military families, … Read more

Fibromyalgia Awareness Day

Fibromyalgia is called an “invisible disease” because individuals with fibromyalgia look healthy, yet they go through life with chronic pain and a host of other symptoms. I was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in my mid-thirties. Although I had been to several doctors describing my pain, none of them believed there was anything wrong with me. I … Read more

To Mom on Mother’s Day

Thank you is too little to say To you, Dear Mother, on Mother’s Day. Yet to say what’s in my heart, I don’t even know where to start. For years of selfless sacrifice Showing me what it means to be nice, Caring for me through colds and skinned knees That I got from ignoring you … Read more

A Country Mother’s Day

Next Saturday, I’ll be down at the Lil Country Store in Dilley, Texas, as the ole country gal storyteller telling stories about mothers. I’m inviting folks to share their favorite stories about their moms (with attribution or anonymous). Now, since I’m telling country tales, I reserve the right to adapt the story, but I promise … Read more