By On March 23rd I started a two-week trial adoption of a dog from Fulton County Animal Shelter. At the end of the trial, if all goes well (meaning I don’t return him), he is mine. I still miss Mavis…but I also miss having a doggy companion. My sister and I have been following various shelters …
Resentment vs Acceptance
I’ve been listening to the daily devotional series for Lent on the Hallow app, which is a Catholic app. I’m not Catholic. I was called Sister Mary Frances at my sorority in college (and sometimes in choir rehearsal). With a name like Mary Frances, I totally understand why – it totally flows, especially with an …
Come Find His Rest
We are in the midst of the Lenten season. In years past I’ve successfully given up things like bread, chocolate, or alcohol (for Lent only — not a permanent lifestyle change!), so I know I’m capable. This year, though, I didn’t have the energy for that kind of discipline. Instead of giving something up, I’ve …
Gratitude challenge – Springing forward
Happy first Monday after Daylight Saving Time. This gratitude challenge will be a stretch for me…but that’s why they’re not called Gratitude Low Hanging Fruit. I truly detest Springing forward. I usually can handle the morning but as the day progresses my functioning goes downhill. So…how can I be grateful for the time change? Hmmm…well …