It’s Been A While . . . .

So, it’s been a while.  I write so often in my heart and head, but seem to struggle with getting the time to put it to keyboard or paper.  I appreciate those of you who encourage me with your comments (mostly on Facebook or in person) to not stray too far from...

In-Laws

I had the blessing of having a mother-in-law and father-in-law who I loved and enjoyed; I only wish we’d have had more years together.  They and my parents raised their families in different ways, yet with great love and desiring their children to know the...

How Much Is Enough?

Today was the first of two days of reorganization of our garage and closets.  Well, let me be clear, the job will not be finished in 2 days, but I hope to have made significant headway.  So far I have multiple bags of clothing and household items to take to the next...

Philadelphia Tragedy: A Call to Action

Generally I work hard to write about topics that I feel passionate about but are not controversial.  In fact Jerry has often referred to me as “Switzerland” because I can tend to see and support both sides of a story.  Oh, don’t get me wrong –...

The Burden of my Purse

My purse . . . yes it’s big, and usually heavy.  I think it comes from years of managing group homes and carrying “everything for everybody” when we traveled; or maybe that is just a convenient excuse.  Regardless, it is often a point of conversation...

It’s All About the Eggs (Not!)

Yesterday was our (Joni and Friends Greater Philadelphia and Rockhill Mennonite Church) Easter Egg Hunt.  If not the slowest Easter Egg Hunt in history, it has to be in the top 10.  I absolutely LOVE this day.I think it was about 10 or 12 years ago when one of our...