Shining Moments

My eyes look out upon the rainy streets and it’s hard to remember that these rains water the ground for flowers and all the colorful Springtime beauty. My ears listen to the softly falling waters and deep within I miss the sun. But then I remember that time in the...

Shining Moments

What makes my heart sing?      Spending time with my two daughters         and doing kindnesses for others. I was able to do both today. Early this morning we all threw on our coats    and scampered out to the car. It was time for some Christmas shopping. Christmas in...

Shining Moments

It’s so hard to leave, I thought walking the beach for the last time. Only God knew when we would be able to return. So for now I had to take lots of pictures     and memorize the sights and sounds. Wish I could bottle the air and bring it home with me. My eyes...

Shining Moments

It was one of those joyful surprises that I still remember    although many, many years have passed. One night my Dad came home from work holding a box. I had no idea what was in it     no thought at all. Hushed voices between my mom and dad. And then gathering around...

Shining Moments

We are surrounded with gifts but all too often they exist without our awareness. Yes, please open my eyes, I pray every day. Help me to see. Help me to notice       What might so easily be hidden from my view. About a year ago my girls and I set the alarm very early....