Languish No More…

My 30 day listening quest has ended, yet I listen. Each day I get up and there is a passage I am buringing to read, read, listen. Lectio Divina, the practice of wholly listening. This is day 5 listening on my own without a script (the book Enjoy the Silence, A 30 Day Experiment ListeningContinue reading “Languish No More…”

Friday reads

As a reading specialist my Friday practice is to share new reads with students and staff. Loving to read is a gift as books are magical, they take us to beautiful places, teach, heal and restore. After attending the Wisconsin State Reading Convention I was inspired to share with you. So from my desk toContinue reading “Friday reads”

Listening quest

Initially I thought I would embark on this quest, post everyday… life is lifey, full and beautiful. I have my listening moments, devotions at 4:30 am on weekdays, do yoga, run with Gussy, shower and leave for work. At end of day all I want is to walk Gussy, eat or go to dinner andContinue reading “Listening quest”

Listening to God quest; Day 2

I awakened at 3:30 praying, dreaming of a prayer meeting. Flowing between conciousnsess and dream world. I saw a heavenly host poised, ready to battle. Prayer warriors gathered together in one accord. In anticipation of my time with Jesus I got out of bed, 3:40. Made my coffee, ate breakfast. They only utterances from myContinue reading “Listening to God quest; Day 2”

In the clouds…

When I grow up I would like to be a pilot. At fifty two this is still a thought, one I say with a laugh. Traveling to Boston it was a constant thought. Walking through the airports, flying in planes, there is something magical about it. Whether in an aisle seat or by the window,Continue reading “In the clouds…”

Summer Reads….

Every find a new author that you fall in love with? An author who takes you to another world, place so beautiful, so different you do not want to leave? That is what Jenny Colgan has done for me this summer. I discovered the Bookshop on the Corner went on adventures in a book van,Continue reading “Summer Reads….”

Remembering

Today I am quiet Not in retreat Rather Renewal Renew my Soul Create in me a clean heart A right mind May I honor You Today Tomorrow Each moment Fill me Make me new Hold me Shape me In the Shelter of Your Embrace Beauty of Your words Magnificence of Your creation I am YoursContinue reading “Remembering”

Connoisseur of the good

Connoisseur of the good Why am I a connoisseur of the good? Why is my gratitude list at 9014? Why do I drive to the lake everyday and run? Why do I have pictures of the heavens? When life is dark, why am I compelled to draw hearts and flowers, light? These were the questionsContinue reading “Connoisseur of the good”

Gus

DOG Loves Unconditionally Rejoices in me Waits for me Rests with me Walks with me Listens to my every word Knows my heartbeat My best friend Companion GOD So thankful for Gus, getting to know him, falling in love. I do believe God made him just for me. Perfection. Heart full of profound gratitude. LoveContinue reading “Gus”

Max

My Max is gone. He was with us from May 9, 2006 to April 30, 2021. What a beautiful gift from above. Here are his ashes and his final paw print. Oh the lessons learned from our dear Max. My first real pet, my guys first pet. My youngest was six when we got him,Continue reading “Max”