Dear Jesus,Thanks so much for the chance to come to Michigan this winter to care for my ailing parents. I look out at the falling snow or the sunshine shining on the sparkling snow and my heart is filled with joy for the beauty of it all. I know you are in control and that... Continue Reading →

This is the back of my mama and dad's house in Traverse City, Michigan.We always refer to it as Grandma's house. It is an old farmhouse. It seems to sag a little with fatigue.The left side of the photo shows the round screened-in porch that can be accessed from inside the front hallway or from the front porch... Continue Reading →

Winter is here with its snow and ice, storms and rain, winds, and cold. It is not a time for cowards. But it is a time for hopes and dreams. Dreams of sunny balmy weather to come. Dreams of spring and the warmth of summer. Dreams of future promise.We dream of tulips, of daffodils, and other... Continue Reading →