I’ve always considered myself to be strong. I take pride in the fact that I am stronger than I look. When I was working as a nurse in the hospital, I’d help big strong men who had heart surgery. They didn’t think I could help them stand or sit up. They’d say, “you’re too small …
Sometimes my glass is half empty. I don’t like it, but I have a tendency to see the negative of life sometimes instead of the positive. I criticize and tear down instead of encourage and build up. I recognize this about myself and am working to change. I surround myself with positive people and have …
I still have palm tree envy. A few years ago, while on vacation after a rough season of life, I gazed often at the palm trees. I love how they sway in the gentle breezes and also the storms of life. They also grow whichever way is necessary to reach out for the source of …
Misty rain intensified and my steps became quicker. Determined to exercise before the rain came, I ventured off on a walk. Although just a mist, it made me think about how rain can be gloomy. But water brings life, to us and all living things. Water rejuvenates. It brings refreshing comfort to dry earth, parched …
I don’t like to fish. Maybe it’s the patience required, but it’s not very exciting to me. My husband however, loves to fish. When I go with him, I do one thing-cast. It’s my favorite part of fishing. Casting the lure way out there, I wait briefly-again I have little patience- then reel it in …