Thanksliving vs. Thanksgiving Is there a difference? Can changing one letter in a word alter the meaning? Think about this one letter change: Sunday vs. Sinday . . .  Often when I’m texting, I’ll type Sinday mistakenly. Thank goodness for autocorrect in this instance!  So, does thanksliving differ from thanksgiving? As you can imagine by…

Who am I ~ what defines me? Am I defined by my family, how I grew up, my education, my mistakes? What is it that identifies me? 3 1/2 months old – I always have loved reading! This little gem was cut to fit into one of my grandma’s lockets. . . college senior picture…

Grace Filled Journey Grace – undefinable and indescribableFilled – an overwhelming presenceJourney – pilgrimage to a sacred place Grace Filled Journey – a pilgrimage to a sacred place of God’s undefinable and indescribable overwhelming presence  Firefall at Yosemite National Park Titus 2:11-12 For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men.…

Much to my husband’s dismay, the Christmas decorations are still up! Yep, it’s February 7, 2023, and the tree is still lit, the mantle still has it’s festive display, and the Nativity on top of the piano still reminds us of why we celebrate the season. We decorate the day after Thanksgiving – choosing the…