We are three days into this year’s summer vacation. This morning one of my grandchildren asked, “Why can’t we stay here forever?” Her question got me thinking… what are the ingredients that make for a “Why can’t we stay here forever” vacation? The following list is not exhaustive nor have we perfected the recipe, but we have sure had a …
Get a Life
Happy Lighten Up Monday! Saying “I love you” is so powerful. When someone says it back you want to proclaim it from the rooftops! Do you agree? [youtube id=”0FdsIXS3fZk”]
The One Thing You Can Change That Will Change Your World!
The older I get the more I realize there is very little in life I can control. My grandchildren get sick, neighbors struggle, friendships threaten to crumble and I am helpless to change the circumstances or the people in them. It took about 20 minutes of marriage to realize I was pretty powerless to change my new bride. When our …
When I Woke Up… She Was Gone! A Tribute.
She was gone! I had awakened early and it always takes me a while to come back from the “never never land” of deep sleep to the “here and now land” of the real world. Still half asleep, I rolled toward Diane’s side of the bed reached out and realized she was gone. Although my body was moving, my brain …
A Little Boy, a Big Truck and 3 Lessons about Faith
I can count on one hand the number of people who have profoundly affected my life. Alan Maxwell is one of them. Alan is a successful businessman, with a huge heart, a generous spirit and a desire to serve God. When he told me this true story, I knew I had to share it with someone. Who better than you? …