Auditing Life
“Since you already have your degree, you are free to audit any class for just $15.” What a deal! The local community college was a...
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...
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...
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...
Giving Thanks Even If
“Why are you riding a city bus to school? That’s not right! Teachers shouldn’t be riding the bus!” My seventh grade student, a very...
Impossible Improvements
“Which is better… 1 or 2?… A or B? Now is this one better… or is it worse?” After about ten minutes of eyes straining at the chart,...
Self Care Is Not Being Selfish
“I don’t care how loud she cries. Do not let her in! Here’s the key in case there’s a true emergency.” Those were my directions to my...
Glimpses of Heaven
“You know, lady, you have to put quarters in those things.” “I know,” I whispered back. “Shhhh!” My three little ones were happily...
Jesus, Lift My Load of Guilt!
“Oh, sure… give me that plate too… and the bowl… and the bread basket!” We watched in amazement as the busboy kept stacking dishes higher...
The Gift of Giving
“I really like that picture!” I wanted to show some kindness to the family that had taken in my Peace Corps daughter during her first...
