Today, I remembered the day our daughter and her family moved back to the USA, which was several years ago. They kept their house here in Italy, so in the beginning we had to go there frequently. We had to empty the fridge, close windows, and tidy things up. Then we went upstairs to stripContinueContinue reading “What Makes a Home {and a Blogging Home}?”
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Springing Forward, Bouncing Back, and an Amazing Gift
Our Spring time change is scheduled for the last weekend of March, despite rumors circulating about canceling it. I don’t understand why they insist on doing it or why they call it “moving forward.” Losing an hour of sleep never makes me feel like I’m springing ahead. My biological clock really struggles to adjust, leavingContinueContinue reading “Springing Forward, Bouncing Back, and an Amazing Gift”
I’m Back (Again), And With the Light I Can See!
I’ve been absent from this blog again, which seems to happen far too frequently. But I’m back, and with immense thankfulness for all the Lord’s goodness and faithfulness. I was hospitalized for another surgery on October 23. (I had barely recovered from my prolapse surgery done on July 22.) This time, it was an emergencyContinueContinue reading “I’m Back (Again), And With the Light I Can See!”
I’m Finally Back!
I’m back and I’ve missed you all, so welcome back to my blog! I’ve been on sick leave from here because of the major surgery I underwent. I’m still struggling to write, not only because it’s hard to get back into the habit of writing. But because it’s hard for me physically as I can’tContinueContinue reading “I’m Finally Back!”
Struggles & Thinking on My Favorite Things [Video]
Some readers may have noticed that I’ve been struggling to write recently. This is partly because I haven’t been feeling well and have been trying to take care of many household tasks before hospitalization. I’ve also been wondering about the usefulness of blogging. So, all things considered, I took a long unannounced break. Despite allContinueContinue reading “Struggles & Thinking on My Favorite Things [Video]”
The Secret to Praying Without Ceasing
Pray without ceasing. What an impossible task that seems! And while it is often said that Paul only meant that we should maintain a constant attitude of prayer, I think he also meant that we should pray much more than we do. Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’sContinueContinue reading “The Secret to Praying Without Ceasing”