Wanderlust
The word “wanderlust” popped into my mind one day as I prayed. I don’t think I’ve ever even thought about that word! It’s from the German: wander – to stray and lust – to desire. The desire to stray. My mind hearkened to an old hymn from 1758: “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”: “Prone […]
Every Moment
Recently, I talked with my mentor, and she suggested starting a gratitude journal. Her advice was simple – write down three things each day for which I am thankful. It sounded easy enough, so I began the next morning, before my quiet time with God. I stuck with the practice, and before long, I thought, […]
How Does My Garden Grow
I grew up on Greenville Farm in Haymarket, Virginia. There were chickens, cows, sheep, hogs, and a HUGE garden. My sister Linda and I were well acquainted with every single row in that garden. We learned early that summer vacation days always began the same way. Breakfast, work clothes, and to the garden we marched. […]
Our Calling
In my mid-twenties, I’ve dedicated the past decade to discovering my career path. From finishing high school to graduating college and landing my first job, I often found myself sharing my passion for what I believed was my true calling: becoming an elementary school teacher. Since preschool, I envisioned my future classroom, how I would […]
Butterflies and Me
In the mid 1980’s a trendy toy was Transformers. A vehicle could be transformed into a robot and children were fascinated and amazed by this man-made novelty. Butterflies transform from rather unattractive caterpillars to exquisite, graceful, winged creatures, an equally amazing natural process. Everything about them is different. They don’t TRY to be butterflies. They […]