Becoming a mother was a magical moment. A moment I had dreamed of since I was a small girl. All I ever wanted was to be a mom. Every story circle at preschool, when we went around telling what we wanted to be when we grew up, I said, “A mom.” I remember the teacher … Continue reading Come to the Well
Ode To Dogs
Pet is too small a word. It is one dimensional. It is flat and cannot contain all that it is supposed to describe. Companion is a better one… One who walks beside Or maybe Champion… One who defends, and protects Affectionate one… Whose whole body explodes with joy At the sight of one of us … Continue reading Ode To Dogs
Tribute to Rusty
We got Rusty at a soccer game. An odd place to acquire a puppy I know. The genius woman who wanted to get rid of several abandoned puppies knew what she was doing. They were gone in minutes. We were the proud owners of a Dachshund/Chihuahua mix…a chiweenie they call it. At least that is … Continue reading Tribute to Rusty
Nepal
A year ago I didn’t even know where Nepal was, but then my daughter when on a mission trip around the world called the World Race. Eleven countries in eleven months. Originally, Nepal was not on her list of countries so when her team got rerouted there, I admit I had to look it up … Continue reading Nepal
Race to the Top
The participants in the race gathered in the valley. They were milling around, anxious to get going. The starting line was crowded, the ending point in was in sight. But who would make the climb to the top the fastest was in question. All were standing at the ready. Then the race began. The pine … Continue reading Race to the Top
Minnie Mattered
Last year when I was in Thailand with Hannah, we worked with a ministry named Lighthouse in Action. Their primary calling is to show the love of God to those in the red light district in Chang Mai. They do this by building relationships with those who work in the sex trade by helping those … Continue reading Minnie Mattered
NOW is the Time
I was at a retreat this weekend and during worship I heard the Lord speak to my heart. It was for the parents in the room, and several requested a copy. As I was writing it up, I thought it might also be for other World Race parents…but then I thought it might be for … Continue reading NOW is the Time
Whispers on the Wind
For the first time ever, there were no Easter baskets at my house today. There will be no celebratory meal either. I didn’t buy a special dress. Before the dawn, I dressed in blue jeans and a sweat shirt, grabbed a coat, chairs, and blankets and headed for the hills. As we climbed, the full … Continue reading Whispers on the Wind
Children are not Widgets
Making widgets is a complicated business. The environment has to be just so. The machines and technology must work properly. Those on the line must do their jobs with precision. Quality control must check and recheck each product to assure all are up to standard. If one wire isn’t attached correctly or if one plastic … Continue reading Children are not Widgets
Small Town Life
There are many advantages and disadvantages to small town life. It is not easy to be in a place with so few restaurants, or no movie theater. I do not like the fact that you have to drive 45 minutes to obtain medical attention, find a book store, or shop at a mall. You have … Continue reading Small Town Life
Michelle's Mosaic 