MLI Discussion: The Ring
I was home alone. I was sitting at the top of the stairs. And I was bawling — er, whaling like a banshee. My wedding ring was gone. I was sure of it; I’d looked everywhere. It was 2005 and I had been married for almost three years. We were expecting a baby in just a [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 12 so far )Thankful This Thursday: My Life
Every day that passes, I become more grateful for the blessings in my life. I haven’t always had such an appreciative spirit. When I was a kid and into my early twenties, honestly, I think I was a bit of a brat. And even once I had matured beyond that point, I still spent more [...]
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 13 so far )Divorce Guilt, Overcome
The question had been on the tip of my tongue for two years. I just couldn’t bring myself to ask it.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 7 so far )A New Perspective on Giving and Giving Praise
I am a lazy philanthropist. Given the choice, I’ll give with my wallet before I give of my time. I’m not proud of it; it’s just a fact. So when the company I work for announced our “social responsibility” outing to Feed My Starving Children, I was looking forward to some team-building time away from the office with my co-workers. I was certainly happy to help out, but had no idea the impact it would have on me.
Read Full Post | Make a Comment ( 4 so far )My Bucket List
This week, blogs across America are all about Thanksgiving plans, food, family, drama and, of course, gratitude. I, too, thank the Lord for my blessings and have shown gratitude to friends and family, today and every day. But right now, I’m just thankful to be on my sofa with my laptop and a glass of wine.
While I have plenty to be thankful for, dare I say that there is also so much more that I desire?
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