I really wanted to go to this conference. So I formed a plan. Here’s what happened when my plan hit the fan.
When My Plan Hit the Fan: Unexpected Blessings in the Midst of the Mess
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Grandpa Plays in a Band
No one likes to watch their parents grow older. In my eyes, my dad was always strong. When I was a kid, Dad used to throw me up on his shoulders while he walked through the hilly pastures on our farm. Yep, he was a farmer, which meant long hours of hard work. He also...
Do it Afraid
I wiped my sweaty palms against my khakis and glanced at the dashboard clock: 7:58 AM. Across the parking lot, a young woman carried an armful of books and headed toward the front doors. Should I go in? Registration began at 8:00, but the first speaker didn’t start...
No Words
I stood in line at the funeral home, waiting my turn to express sympathy to my friend. What would I say? She had just lost her husband. No words seemed right. I desperately wanted to say something … anything … to help. I quickly dismissed every thought that came to...
The Final Score
Just sharing the toughest story I ever ghostwrote. Because maybe, like me, you need a little perspective this year. After you read this, will you please pray for this sweet momma and her family? This would have been her son's senior year. March 2015 ... The energy...
What We’ve Got Here is Failure to Communicate
Most of the phone chargers in our house are falling apart. The problem? Too many teenagers have twirled them around and / or carelessly yanked them out of their phones. Wires are exposed and beginning to fray. A couple of them don’t even work anymore. Strangely,...
Dear MS
I recently wrote this letter ... one year after my MS diagnosis. Dear MS,It’s been one year since I learned that you’re to blame for my puzzling health problems. And I think it’s time we have a chat. First of all, I know what you’re doing. You’re trying to steal the...
Stumbling is Humbling
It seemed like the perfect, romantic evening. I held Curt’s arm as we strolled through the quaint little village in British Columbia. He took my hand and we watched the beautiful sunset reflect off the snow-capped mountains. I could only imagine what nearby...
Santa Fe in May
It was a great opportunity. I’d won a spot in Guideposts Magazine’s Refresher Workshop and I was super excited. But I’ll be honest. I was also nervous. First of all, I’m not fond of flying – especially by myself. Second, the thought of a room full of editors and...
The Final Score
On the evening of December 24, 2014 my cell phone rang. Two seconds later Curt’s phone buzzed in his pocket. Across the room, our home phone joined in. I checked the screen and turned my phone on speaker. Curt and the girls leaned in, listening to the voice of our...
An Eye-Opening Experience
I stared at the display of eyeglass frames when a saleslady strolled over to me. “Can I help you find something?” “No thank you. I’m just looking.” I kept my tone light, hoping the lady would take the hint and give me some space. She didn’t. “What kind of frames are...
That Time I Fell into Another Man’s Arms
It was the perfect day for our local high school’s state softball tournament. My husband and I sat near the top of the stadium and cheered on the girls. Of course, just as the game got particularly exciting, nature called. I whispered to Curt. “I’ll be right back. I...
To Infinity and Beyond
Her bedroom was empty and the U-Haul was full. If it wasn’t for my middle daughter being so excited to move into her very first apartment, I would’ve been a mess. But she was ready, and I couldn’t have been prouder. “Well,” I said, glancing around the kitchen for an...