What's It ALL About?
“Are you sure you understood her correctly? You didn’t miss something in the translation?” “No, Dad. One large room with two queen beds...
Humble Beginnings
“I can’t find a bowl. I wonder where she keeps them?” We were enjoying the generosity of one of our members who had insisted we take...
Risk Taking
“I’ll bet you a dollar he strikes out!” “I’ll take that bet!” The batter struck out and the dollar bill passed down the line of young...
Reconciliation
“I don’t care what it takes. Put her name on the board and let’s get this over with.” Our second grader was so worried about...
Joyous Envy
“Oh, I wish I could play the piano like you do!” How many times have I heard this comment over the years? “But I’ll bet you wouldn’t...
Lo and Behold!
“Behold! I have arrived!” Now if a friend or family member announced his or her entrance in such a way, we would laugh at the...
Guaranteed Promises
“I know the glue on the other windows didn’t hold, but I ordered this entire unit directly from the factory. I guarantee the hinges will...
The Anchor We Can Trust!
“Mommy! Help me with this worm. Please, Mommy!” “Just a minute. Mommy needs to row out a little farther and let down the anchor again.”...
Handprints and Fingerprints
“Put your four fingers on the panel and hold still. Let’s try that again. Okay let’s try that again. One more time.” By the fourth try it...
The Power of Change
“I don’t believe it! They’re moving me to another room next year. I’ll have to change everything around to fit. This isn’t fair!” I’d...
