Category: From my Journal
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Reflections on Christmas Dinner 2015
I hope each of you had a wonderful Christmas, in whatever level of wonderfulness was possible for you. Yesterday we tried something new for Christmas. My husband and I prepared our fancy Christmas dinner just for us and our children. On Christmas Eve we celebrated with my husband’s family, which was very nice, as it…
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I’ve got 666 followers on Instagram… HELP!
A friend just sent me a note telling me that I have 666 followers on Instagram and that I had better get at least one more. Can you help a girl out? Please click over to my Instagram feed and consider following me there. I’d like to think I’m follow-worthy there, too. You’ll find all…
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9 Simple Ways to Help a Friend Impacted by a Life-Changing Event
Last week yet another one of my friends was faced with Cancer. Again. It was discovered that her mom had a brain tumor. Her mom, one tough, awesome, amazing lady, had already stared Cancer in the face once and beat it. Now, here it was again in yet another form. Ugh. And, again, I was lost,…
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God’s planning: Blood clots, silver linings, writing, reading and Argentina
So here’s a thought on God’s planning: Today my family is skiing. I am not with them because of the blood thinners I am on as a result of my blood clot from surgery in March. Instead I am sitting in a cozy ‘reading room’ in a gorgeous hotel, draped over a cushy leather chair…
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Giveaway: Christy Nockels’ new album Let It Be Jesus
Who wants to feel like this more often?? That’s Christy Nockels, singing live, praising our Father with songs from her latest album, Let It Be Jesus. I have enjoyed her gorgeous voice and convicting, yet soothing and beautiful lyrics for years. Today I am thrilled to be able to give a copy of her latest…
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And then there was the blood clot, and SXSW
You know when you go to the hospital emergency room and they scan your ID bracelet, except it doesn’t work? And then the nurse realizes that’s because he is scanning the bracelet from the OTHER hospital you visited that day? Yeah. That happened to me last week. The hospitals are right next to each other,…
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Knee Arthoscopy & Recovery
It’s been nearly one week since I had knee surgery. The recovery has been much slower than I anticipated. That could be because I missed a few sentences that explained how long recovery would take in my eagerness to get well. Let me back up a bit…
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A few positive affirmations for you…
This past Sunday I presented the devotional for a team of ladies who are hosting a women’s retreat this weekend. I have the privilege of serving with them. I started the devotional by asking everyone to repeat a few things after me. I thought each of us could benefit from the exercise, as well. So, go ahead, read…
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My Positive Playlist– What’s on yours?
A friend of mine just asked his friends on Facebook to list some of their favorite super optimistic songs so he could create a playlist. He tagged me in the post specifically, so he must think I’ve already got one. And he is right. I started a playlist of positive, uplifting songs a few years ago while…
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Knee Surgery and MS 150
In my last post I shared that it looked as though I needed knee surgery to take care of a tear in my meniscus. My knee had been hurting for quite awhile and finally I made the connection that it had begun hurting after I fell in the MS 150 bike ride from Houston to…
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A quick trip to Napa and TV appearance in Houston were just a part of my week…
What a week! Monday I found out, while waiting to have an MRI done on my knee, that it would be wise to attend the Wine Market Council’s annual meeting in Napa which was Friday. I logged onto United, checked for award flights, booked the trip and asked my rock star assistant, Brittany, to reserve…
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Honey, I’m good
This morning I heard Andy Grammer’s song, “Honey I’m Good” on Sirius XM and couldn’t help but smile. A song on mainstream radio that is totally catchy and talks about staying true to the one you love? Wait. What? Oh yes!! “Oh, baby. No, baby. You got me all wrong baby. My baby’s already got all…
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He’s got your back– and your plan
Today’s scripture is one I see people lean on in times of trouble, but it’s one I smile about in times of joy, too. Actually it makes me smile a LOT in times of joy. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit…
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Weary? Ask for some strength
Last week I had an absolutely whirlwind week of meetings in Manhattan. I hit the ground running Saturday afternoon and had meetings every single day and night I was there until I left the following Saturday afternoon. And every single meeting was amazing. Really. (If you follow me on Instagram, you got a taste of my…
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True Confession of a Fear of Mine
Yesterday I followed the advice given me the day before and reached out to the department chair at a university that I am hoping can and will help me with a project for VineSleuth/ Wine4.Me. In following that advice, though, I had to face one of my fears head on and conquer it. Twice. I…