Crossroads

6/12/2025 Are you at some kind of crossroads? At any given moment, most of us are in some transition. So, the answer to the question above is probably yes. And if that is true, the better question is, What crossroads are you at?* While you are reflecting on that, let me tell you a little story about the journey I am on. This story begins after we had arrived in San Antonio from Orlando after…
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Friends

6/11/2025 Talent contests. Love them? Or hate them? What is a word that you would say helps define you childhood? One of mine is shy. And it probably goes beyond childhood. Some would say reserved. I would say very very self-conscious. I'm much better than I was but in no way am I completely over it. I did ok in team sports probably because I was competitive and was able to lose myself in the…
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A Longing and a Wishing – Part 3

6/10/2025 Been thinking again about that quote Mike Gaddis shared in his book, Turning for Home, about growing up and memories, "… And strangely, you shall find they both comfort and haunt you. At a time when you will wish as much for yesterday as now you beg for tomorrow." Kids graduating from High School. Kids moving off for college. Declining energy levels. Missed opportunities. Dreams. Though we long for Heaven, may we never wish…
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