They said we were crazy — and we probably were. But we’ve got a story to tell. It was May 1989, 37 years ago, when we embarked on this crazy adventure, a craziness that has only intensified over the years. “It’ll never work”, they told us. “Don’t do it! It’s crazy, insane. You’ve got toContinue reading “The God of Reckless Abandon”
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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, leavingContinue reading “Springing Forward, Bouncing Back, and an Amazing Gift”
Never an Orphan
Growing up, I thought I was an orphan, unwanted and abandoned by my “real” family. I imagine many kids have such thoughts, possibly influenced by books or movies. But in my case, these thoughts came from my own family and friends. “Is Sheila adopted?” family friends would ask. “She doesn’t look like anyone in theContinue reading “Never an Orphan”
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 often. But I’m back now, and I’m immensely thankful 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 anContinue 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 difficult to get back into the habit, but also because it’s still physically challenging. None of my chair andContinue reading “I’m Finally Back!”
Struggles & Thinking on My Favorite Things [Video]
Some readers may have noticed that I’ve been finding it difficult to write recently. This is partly because I haven’t been feeling well and have been trying to catch up on household tasks before hospitalization. I’ve also been wondering about the usefulness of blogging. So, all things considered, I took an unannounced break. Despite undergoingContinue reading “Struggles & Thinking on My Favorite Things [Video]”