I got a phone call this morning on my way to work from Hannah. “Hi mom. Just wanted to let you know I am in the hospital.” Before you panic like I did, she is fine. She had a rough night with dysentery and was in considerable pain. She began bleeding and that concerned her … Continue reading Mother’s heart

Bill talked to Hannah today voice to voice. She hasn't gotten her new phone yet, but will have it tomorrow. The main issues so far are heat related. The fan in her room doesn't work, and she doesn't have her mosquito net yet. Sleeping in the heat is difficult with no air stirring. The internet … Continue reading First Days in Ghana

Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; If I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, If I settle on the far side of the sea, Even … Continue reading Go

We went for a visit today so that Hannah could tell Louise goodbye before she leaves for Africa. She was in good spirits and communicated very well for the most part. Her therapy had been rescheduled for this afternoon so we didn’t have a lot of time with her. She was excited about Hannah’s trip … Continue reading Louise Update

Usually, I avoid conflict at all costs. Usually, I just want everyone to get along. I am by nature, an encourager. I will go to great lengths to make sure that everyone is happy. I shove my own feelings down and push anger to the side. I can smile and move on with the best … Continue reading Resolution specialists…seriously?

As you may have seen from my Facebook pictures, we have a Husky. When our Golden Retriever, Jessie, died after the fire the boys wanted a different breed, so as a result we got Bella. She is beautiful, not obedient in the least, but gorgeous. She has one blue eye and one brown, and would … Continue reading Snow Dog

In my last note I spoke about how we believe lies about ourselves and how it holds us back. Since that time I have been thinking…  It seems to me that if we could see the lies it would be easy enough to refute them. The problem comes in when we can’t see them. … Continue reading Lesson 22 Identify the Lie

It is January. The month of resolutions and hope, which frequently turns into the month of disappointment. This year, rather than make a long list of all I hope to accomplish in the future, I have decided to look back. To take stock in all the changes over the past year. I was talking to … Continue reading Lesson 21 Take Stock

Written Sunday afternoon So I am sitting at Ray and Louise’s house…nannie sitting. Ray had to go to Atlanta today, so we were going to come and visit with Louise, until she found out about it. She called Bill and insisted that she did not need anyone to come sit with her. She was very … Continue reading Nannie sitting