Tim McGraw has a song that I really like. It’s called, Standing Room Only. Part of the chorus says, “Start forgivin’ and start forgettin’, Be somebody that’s worth rememberin’, Live a life so when I die, There’s standing room only.” What does a life worth remembering look like? It seems to me its a lifeContinue reading “Standing Room Only”
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Dad’s Candy Jar
My dad always loved candy. It’s not surprising since he was basically a big kid with a twinkle of mischief in his eye. He always had a big jar of candy in one of the filing cabinets in his office at work and at home. I recall them being scotch mints. His grandkids remember itContinue reading “Dad’s Candy Jar”
Grief Comes in Waves
Grief is not something I am familiar with. It has been some time since I lost a family member. My dad passed away the day I started writing this post. Naturally, I cried when I heard that my dad had passed away. Then I seemed okay, but I wasn’t. I knew I wasn’t. My dadContinue reading “Grief Comes in Waves”
and the stars…
We’ve been studying creation in the sermons at church in a new series in Genesis. Through the six days of creation so much is created each day and a number of things have struck me as new. Genesis 1:14-19 says, And God said, “Let there be lights in the expanse of the heavens to separateContinue reading “and the stars…”
World Adoption Day 2024
This year World Adoption Day was November 9, 2024. An annual day to shine a light on voices in the adoption community, and to share the stories of those who have been on the journey of adoption. A day to celebrate all the relationships in my adopted life. And a collective effort to raise awarenessContinue reading “World Adoption Day 2024”
Possibility Paralysis
When I first started my own business with Primerica, it was all new and exciting. I went on field training appointments, took some courses, wrote the provincial exams for both my life insurance and mutual fund licenses. The possibilities were endless, you might even say infinite. Not everything went well or as I had expected itContinue reading “Possibility Paralysis”
Two Pages Back
So many times, Jesus’ disciples didn’t get it. Too often, we don’t either. The disciples had been with Jesus for years and still struggled. They had seen Jesus do SO many extraordinary miracles, giving signs and wonders to the world. This came up in discussion at one of our small group meetings during our devotionalContinue reading “Two Pages Back”
60 and Butter Tarts
60!! It’s just a number right? 40 and 50 didn’t really have any effect on me. Sixty feels different. My 60th birthday is April 11, 2023. Next week I become a sexagenarian. I am planning to go for a steak dinner with Elaine that night. My family is coming to celebrate with me on AprilContinue reading “60 and Butter Tarts”
Learning to Live with My MS
This will come as news to some that I have been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). To be honest, I’m still adjusting to this new change in my health. It brought up so many feelings (yes, I have them). In November, I went to see my neurologist and from the last MRI of my back,Continue reading “Learning to Live with My MS”
Pandemic Dreams
I’m sure it can’t just be me that is having way more dreams during the pandemic, and I still do. Many feel so real and vivid. The struggle is that they are very mixed up; different places I have worked, people I have worked with, friends from high school, college, various camps right up toContinue reading “Pandemic Dreams”
Meandering Moose 