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When I was young, my family would often take road trips. As a young person I was often anxious to get to where we were going. My brother and I would sit in the backseat. We were equipped with pillows and blankets. We also had games to reduce our boredom, and a cooler full of sandwiches, beverages and other snacks. My brother and I would ask the well-known questions of 'how much longer?' and 'are we there yet?' Along the way, there would be multiple stops (pit-stops)....

Life’s Unending Journey: Finding Meaning in Pit-Stops When I was young, my family would often take road trips. As a young person I was often anxious to get to where we were going. My brother and I would sit in the backseat. We were equipped with pillo…

I have been thinking about this word for the last several days. I have generally found myself to be an inpatient person. In the past I would rush to conclusions and to decisions. Over the past several years, I have been seeking/praying to become more patient, and in doing so - I have found that it multiples, and itself (patience) is a reward....

Patience: It’s Own Reward I have been thinking about this word for the last several days. I have generally found myself to be an inpatient person. In the past I would rush to conclusions and to decisions. Over the past seve…

I know this is normally my Throwback Thursday edition. However, I had something on my mind this morning and I wanted to share it. I experienced a wave of sadness yesterday. Sadness can be defined as 'an emotional state characterized by feelings of unhappiness, sorrow, or dejection, often triggered by loss, disappointment, or adversity.' I recently retired, which has been accompanied by bouts of excitement and sadness....

Sadness In The Midst of Gratitude I know this is normally my Throwback Thursday edition. However, I had something on my mind this morning and I wanted to share it. I experienced a wave of sadness yesterday. Sadness can be defined a…

I am a journaler! As a young child I had the pink diary with a small key latch (smile). I have kept journals for years and they have been a source of great comfort and release. But they have also served another wonderful purpose. I have a documented journey of God's love, care and concern for me. I was recently speaking with a friend and we were recounting a time in my life when I was feeling overwhelmed....

The Past Is An Indication of Future Performance I am a journaler! As a young child I had the pink diary with a small key latch (smile). I have kept journals for years and they have been a source of great comfort and release. But they have also s…