March 31, 2009 3 Comments
Our youngest daughter was on American Idol a couple of years ago. Actually, I should say “we were on American Idol.” She was the contestant who made it to the second round of auditions. I was just one of her groupies. Our little family group happened to be caught on camera while waiting in line [...]
Read more...March 30, 2009 3 Comments
I ignored the treadmill this morning. Of course, I regret that decision now because I’m sitting at my desk all sluggish and Mondayish, and I know fifteen minutes at 3.0 miles per hour would have changed my whole perspective. It is pretty shameful to admit that is my minimum daily requirement on the dreaded machine. [...]
Read more...March 26, 2009 10 Comments
This week marks the anniversary of one of my favorite days in all of history after the Resurrection: the day Felicity was born. I won’t tell you how old she is, but I will tell you I’ve come to an amazing realization: Our daughters are not girls anymore. I remember when Felicity was fifteen and [...]
Read more...March 24, 2009 6 Comments
Today I faced two of my greatest fears: rain and bridges. Not that I’m technically afraid of either. I love listening to rain when I’m safely tucked inside my little house, and bridges can be lovely in pictures. But I hate driving in rain or over bridges. Today, I did both. Then I faced the [...]
Read more...... compassionate or kindly forbearance shown toward an offender, an enemy, or other person in one's power. God's mercy toward me.
... an act of kindness, compassion, or favor. Our mercy toward one another.