I stand by the door. I neither go too far in, nor stay too far out…

It’s interesting how the mind works and gets stuck at times along life’s way.

Sometimes I don’t take the time to notice the things I should praise God for. Sometimes I am reticent to share praiseworthy things giving God all the honor and glory, although I may thank God myself quietly.

Saturday I had a fun time going to the Indiana Historical Society’s version of Antique Roadshow.  I had appointments with two appraisers and one conservator.  All three ended up saying about the same thing that I want to share with you. 

Do smells trigger memories for you?  They do so often with me.  Last week on three occasions smells reminded me of the church where I grew up.

To sleep outside on a cold night with a box for a blanket must mean this person was very weary, tired and in need of rest

We always want what we can’t have and then wonder why we wanted it when we get it.  I’m grateful for a God who clutches on to me and doesn’t let go even when I want to be let go. 

They describe God as “Unresting, unhasting, and silent as light.” 

This orange cat is both a joy and a disturbance.  I take a shower and the moment I set my foot upon the bath mat as I get out, the orange cat circles my leg purring leaving an orange, furry anklet around my clean foot. 

Today my prayer for you is that you feel the light and love of Christ in your life. May you feel the warmth that light gives.

As I pause because my orange cat’s paws are trying to pry my fingers from the keyboard….

Trudging up five flights of stairs with boxes, bags, groceries, and my tired body at the end of the day.  Sometimes I wonder why I moved to a third floor apartment…

The sunrise was absolutely beautiful this morning.  I looked out my rear view mirror on my way to work and couldn’t believe the sight.

…ginkgo leaves.  Interesting shape but a drab, monochrome yellowish color.

There is this popular phrase today that is tossed out often.  It is “It’s All About Me!”  I often use it myself generally with a smile on my face. 

All those things we don’t like to do and don’t want to do.  All those shoulds in life.  I often grumble when I have to go somewhere especially overnight. 

“The city loves me. Even the stop lights are concerned with my health.”