Florence Nightingale

I was not cut out to be a nurse (or a doctor, for that matter).  I am very thankful that there are people who are called, and willing, and (for some strange reason, unbeknownst to me) actually desire to go into the nursing profession.  I am not one of them. 
I do not handle sick […]

Sunday School - At Home

This morning Hannah and I stayed home from church.  She is doing much better, so maybe I was just being over-protective, but I want to make sure she is fully healthy before we head back to the nursery – both for her sake, and for the sake of the other kids. 
At first, I was […]

A Long Week

About a week ago, I began thinking that Hannah was either hitting a growth spurt, or getting sick.  I was praying for the growth spurt…  But, I feel like I have been waiting, or anticipating the oncoming cold, flu, or whatever it may be, to arrive.  Well, it finally did - and with a vengance […]

Winter Has Arrived

For the past few days, every newscast has been talking about the “Arctic Blast” that has hit Southern California.  Yes, I am aware that Southern Californians are generally considered wimps by the rest of the country when it comes to cold weather - and we are - but you have to admit that it is cold out there when there is ice in the gutters, on the […]

Resolutions

There is something about the end of one year, and the beginning of the next that causes most people to take a look at their lives, and assess their progress and struggles in various areas.  The start of a new year gives the opportunity for a “fresh start” in areas in which we have previously […]