Year: 2001

This time last year, I returned to England, as my dad was ill. It appeared that he had had a stroke. I made the decision to get the next flight available, to be by his side. The first assumption proved … Read more

A month ago, I had successful pelvic surgery to remove two different types of ovarian cysts. Two and a half months prior to the surgery, my health had not been very good. The cysts had caused various health problems that … Read more

In 1998, our small rural church was forced to close. That was a difficult time for us spiritually, as we mourned the loss of our church and sought a new church family. Then in January 2000, we were welcomed into … Read more

The other day, I received a letter that sparked annoyance. Somewhere from within I was put in touch with this little boy that I carry with me from my earlier life. He is always there waiting. He hides around a … Read more

Recently, I responded to a part-time job advertisement. We, the applicants, were so many, yet the employer sought for only a few employees. A short list was penned, indicating those successful applicants who were then required to appear for an … Read more

Most days, my walk takes me through two large culvert-type underground tunnels about a mile apart, with a paved path between them. A highway parallels the path on one side, the train tracks on the other. One tunnel connects to … Read more

It struck me as odd that a non-Christian friend of mine voiced objections when my husband and I prayed before our meal when we went out to dinner with her. Her argument was, "You make me feel like you are … Read more

In our home, we have a total of three clocks that chime. One is a grandfather clock, which has sat for two years, not working. The second is in the kitchen. It is a replica of an old schoolhouse clock. … Read more

Our family has been spending a lot of time outdoors lately. There is always yard work to be done, especially in the spring. We have been pruning, planting and weeding for several days. We have planted seeds indoors to transplant … Read more

The temperature is thirty-three degrees Celsius and there is ninety percent humidity in our city today. Yet the scripture passage that popped up for our bedtime devotional with our boys is one that people from the northern climes associate with … Read more