I cannot wrap my head around another Christmas season launching in just a few weeks! (Of course, the retailers think the Christmas season began weeks ago!!) It seems like it was just yesterday, we came home from a Christmas gathering in Indiana to find our "live" tree on its death bed: drooping branches, needles on… Continue reading The Gift of Presence
It’s My Turn
It's July 10, and I'm sitting in my car, ready to leave the insurance agent's office, when my gynecologist's office calls. Nurse: "Mrs. Fosnaugh, we have the results from your breast biopsy. The pathology report shows you have Ductal Carcinoma In Situ, and we would like to refer you to a surgeon." Me: "Umm...what exactly… Continue reading It’s My Turn
“Give Me Some Sugah”
"Give me some sugah" is a southern colloquialism I learned during my 32 years of living in the Georgia. Yes, it's a "southern thang" and that is not a typo on "sugah" or "thang" because that is how "born and raised" southerners pronounce them. I'm sure you are not surprised that I remember this particular… Continue reading “Give Me Some Sugah”
In the Quiet
Strewn about our house are remnants of our time with the kids and grandkids over Christmas and New Year's, evidence they were here. A duplo-tower left intact. A toy car lying on its side, abandoned. A stuffed Mary and Joseph with baby Jesus hiding in a corner. An empty formula can on the floor. A… Continue reading In the Quiet
My Ally
Eden with her "Ally" Back in the fall of 2021, October to be exact, we were privileged to watch our granddaughter, Eden, for three whole days! If you are a grandparent, you understand what a big deal that is:-). Since we live 7 hours away, we were excited to spend that much time with her,… Continue reading My Ally
I. Am. Not. Alone.
Before schools in my area were closed and shuttered to E-Learning due to the COVID-19 crisis, I agreed to substitute in an 8th grade Science classroom. What was I thinking?! I had resolved to only substitute in music classrooms, and mostly elementary. BUT, when you get a personal phone call, rather than automated, from the… Continue reading I. Am. Not. Alone.
Sitting on the Sidelines? Get in the Game!
I love a good game of football! Does that surprise you? (My youngest brother played football in high school and college, and my mother was an avid football fan. I come by it honestly!) Lane and I watched the college football playoffs last night (Alabama and Ohio State), and though the team we were rooting… Continue reading Sitting on the Sidelines? Get in the Game!
The Most Important Question
"Do you know Jesus?" is the first thing that popped out of my mouth when confronted with my attacker on a winter day in 1987. For just a moment, I stopped struggling to keep him out of my car, looked him straight in the eyes, and said "Do you know Jesus?" Where did that come… Continue reading The Most Important Question
Good News Worth Repeating
A former chorus student of mine, from way "back in the day," posted the lyrics of a song by Matt Maher on Facebook today. One of the lines in the song, "good news worth repeating," made me reflect on all the news I've been hearing lately. Most of it not good news. In fact, really… Continue reading Good News Worth Repeating
“The Sky is Falling!” and Other “Uplifting” Thoughts
Day 22 (I think) of social distancing, and the novelty is wearing off! I have projects on my list to tackle, but I'm losing motivation. I'm dealing with worry and anxiety like everyone else, and learning to pray a whole lot more. I'm checking updates on the news and FaceBook multiple times a day to… Continue reading “The Sky is Falling!” and Other “Uplifting” Thoughts
Soul Care 