The other day on Twitter Worship (#Tworship) we were encouraged to describe our lives in just a few words. One of the reasons I use Twitter is because I find it challenging to write anything in only 140 characters. I need practice in being succinct. The #Tworship question was easy however, three words came to…
I have spent time quietly in contemplative prayer this week, and by God’s grace I am beginning to feel like myself again . . . different yet the same. No longer unaware. But not disheartened. Hope-filled. Comforted by the God who: Loves – But you, O God, are both tender and kind, not easily angered,…
I am thankful to say that both boys are happy and very healthy today. In December, I was thrilled to be with my daughter in the delivery room when my grandson was born. Those memories initiated my thoughts about the experience of pregnancy and deliveries in the United States vs. neonatal care and birthing in…
After twenty three and a half hours of travel, I arrived at home last night not too much worse for the wear and with all of my luggage in hand. I relaxed in a long hot bath and snuggled into my own bed remembering its familiar coziness. Even as I appreciated the comforts of home,…
Several weeks ago on one of our Bolivia Bloggers Calls Joan Mussa, World Vision Vice President, prayed for us and for our trip. I was deeply moved when she prayed that each of us would meet that one child whose face we would remember for the rest of our lives. I met my one child…
Ready! Set! Go! We hit the ground running. After a little over twenty four hours of travel, broken up by a three to four hour nap in La Paz, we arrived safely in Cochabamba. The “Garden City” of Bolivia. Living up to its name it boasts of mild temperatures which coax the growth of beautiful…
I am busily preparing for our trip to Bolivia. Planning what I am going to pack. Still shopping for shoes and a suitcase. Imagining what I will experience, and hoping our group leader was kidding when he talked about some of the foods we will be eating. Ha. Trying to learn more about the country…
I spend a great deal of time thinking about my trip to Bolivia with World Vision. One month from today we will be in the middle of our week there. I wonder will sights, sounds, and smells be familiar by that time. Many children around the world need the basics of clean water, food, clothing,…
This all began the morning I posted Three Truths to Make You Bold. I was having trouble sleeping; so, I grabbed my iPad and began reading through my email. One in particular caught my attention and as I read through it I heard the Lord whisper to my heart, “Are you going to be bold…
