The parable of the talents in the Bible has always bugged me. The end result seemed unfair...... ....a wealthy man leaves on a journey. Before leaving he gives talents (money) to three of his servants. Five talents to one, two to another and one to the last. While he's gone the first two servants invest and double his …
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Mattie Mae
I've done a lot of praying for wisdom and strength lately, but today I asked for something new. JOY. I need joy. This house sorely needs joy. I was flooded with memories of my great-grandmother. She had no material wealth that I know of. Almost all the years I knew her she lived with her youngest daughter, Ruth, …
Waiting for Someday
On the first day after the last day of my job I opened a blank journal and wrote: September 22, 2011 Today is the first day of retirement from the job. The first day of the rest of my life begins. "Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable …
At least I know where I come from…..
Since I'm still a little confused about where I am...... at loose ends without 24/7 connection to email, Facebook and on-line bill pay..... discombobulated by my new role as caregiver.... I thought I'd reflect on something I know for sure. September 21st was my last day on the job, but it was also my Dad's 86th birthday. …
The Big Change
My life has changed a lot. Suddenly. Although it wasn't a surprise. I knew it was coming. I boastfully said, "I can do this". I retired from my job a week and a half ago.... traveled for an anniversary celebration with my parents.... then hit the road back home. But "Home" is a vague place. The old one is a mess, …
Where The Good Way Is
Some Christmases and birthdays I felt like a failure. Rarely were there flashy, hot ticket items for boys to unwrap. I tried not to dwell on lack. I knew things didn't last anyway. The good stuff is intangible....but hard to package for a son's holiday gift. So instead, boys built snow forts and ice skated. We made things and we baked …
I Quit…I did…I really did
It's odd to see my job posted on the website, but not a surprise ....since last Thursday I quit. It wasn't the spectacular, drama scene I'd imagined all these years either ....just calm. Probably because it's time. And besides, I'm not much of a drama queen. It was not a lightly made decision. But in the end …
JUMP
My daughter-in-law posted this picture of my 4-year old grandson jumping into the pool during first ever swim lessons. I love it just for what it is. It also holds a memory. I was 12 when I learned to swim. My aunt, with whom I spent time each summer, was determined I would also learn to dive. …
Created To Give
A new thing created ... finished with care .... nothing feels better to me. Last week I spent time with a group of women who are movers and shakers in the quilt world. Their mission field is the sewing machine and they meet every Tuesday for most of the year. They create beauty and warmth, sending tangible hugs far, far away. …
No Place for Quitters ….. 5th of series
Before our move to Alaska, my life was pretty safe. I'd never really met an on purpose mean person. I was about to. The tow truck operator .... I do remember his name but will keep it to myself. From now on I'll refer to him as "the man" and his place of business as "the shop". I forgave …
Heart's Home 