You Have a Nice Day!
Mine was a petty purchase. Not one to break the bank. Just a small fountain drink to quench my thirst on a steamy hot day. As I walked toward the counter I reached for my wallet, but the cashier simply smiled, waved her hand, and said "You have a nice day!" My drink was on the house."What a blessing," I said to the young woman on the other...
Doe. A deer. A female deer.
A couple of years ago, I saw something in nature that gave me a new perspective on life and death; on caregiving. It was Day 12 of my husband's fight for life. I was en route to the hospital where he was battling Covid Pneumonia - a long, battle with many ups and downs. His recovery was sometimes in question. That morning as I drove, I noticed...
Nature vs. Nurture
I seem to have the most random thoughts and a crazy propensity to share those thoughts. Please tell me I'm not alone in my vulnerability. Does your mind flit off in unexpected directions? Or are you one who keeps a tight rein? I guess I choose to celebrate the randomness of life. Here's my latest quandary for consideration: How do we learn to...
Grand Prayers
Prayer matters! Praying with and for your grandchildren matters!They may be too young to understand the importance of your prayers, or they may be old enough to take it lightly and even roll their eyes, but your grandchildren will never forget that you are praying for them.Whether your grands live next door or many miles away, your prayers are...
God’s Paintbrush
Announcing! I'm a member of a prestigious group - Weather Wimps of America. Next summer I'll wave the white flag of surrender when triple digits hit but recently my flag was waving in response to snow drifts, sub-zero temps, crazy wind chills, and black ice. So...join me. I know you're out there. WWA members, unite! We are at the mercy of...
Generational Grace
Sometimes I feel I need industrial-strength glue or duct tape to hold things together as I navigate this broken world. Life is hard. Perhaps glue and tape could heal all wounds. Maybe it could guard the younger generation from pain and hard times. As a wife, mother, grandma, and friend, there are many times I'm tempted to reach for glue to fix...
Prayerful Grandparenting
"Grandparenting. The only thing in this life that is not over-rated." - Rob Rienow, Founder of Visionary Family Ministries. I'm involved with Legacy Coalition - an organization of intentional Christian grandparents who are seriously a force to be reckoned with. I've attended their seminars and summits including one in Southern California a few...
A Cord of Three
I'm not a genealogist; I leave that distinction to my brother who is. I am simply a family historian who is passionate about generational storytelling. My 'work' is challenging, exhausting, fascinating, never-ending, and yes...even addictive. But, I do it because of the resulting connectedness and resiliency our family gains as we know from whence we came.
Welcome, I’m Elaine. I’m a follower of Jesus Christ, a choreographer of words, a challenger of the status quo, an admirer of all things colorful, and a lover of life who finds great comfort and joy in knowing I’m completely adequate to do whatever it is God calls me to do!
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