My New Vision Journey
In May, I shared about my appointment with an ophthalmologist to examine my cataracts and discuss the surgery. I had two options for the kind of lens to be implanted—either a fixed IOL (intraocular lens) or a LAL (Light Adjustable Lens). I decided to get the LAL, and that surgery was done near the end […]
The 23rd Psalm – the JBB Version
After studying the 23rd Psalm, this is my version in prayer. Dear Lord, My Shepherd, Because of You, I lack nothing. Your Word satisfies my hunger and thirst. I rest in Your presence. My strength is renewed to follow You on this chosen path to bring glory to Your name. Because of You, fear has […]
Europe April 2024 – Germany: First Stop
It’s been nearly twenty years since we toured Germany. Then it was to see our kids both stationed miles apart in Germany with the US Army in 2006. This time it was to visit a relative who moved to Frankfurt last year due to a work transfer. Being in Germany’s financial city was a new […]
Living The Days of May
Dear Lord, You gave me the strength and energy to live through the days of May. The Mother’s Day and birthday well-wishes I received, and the birthday greetings I sent. The good news, the sad news, and the unexpected sobering news I heard. The dental visit to remove a wisdom tooth, and to the eye […]
Packing Cubes
Would I recommend packing cubes for travelers? Yes, and here’s why: I fell into the overpacking trap using more cubes than I needed to take more clothes than necessary. The result was a heavy suitcase going and a heavier one coming home. If you purchase the packing cubes, don’t do as I did. Follow the […]
Eyes on Him
So we don’t look at the troubles we can see now; rather, we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen. For the things we see now will soon be gone, but the things we cannot see will last forever. 2 Corinthians 4:18 NLT The day after Mother’s Day, on my birthday, I had […]
Spring is Coming!
Dear Lord, Spring is coming. I see and hear it strolling into my world. Tree buds color the branches swaying in the wind. The oldie-but-goodie bird songs play in the air. Evening light stretches longer each day. And I fuss about Daylight Savings Time again. But spring is coming and brings the chaos of transitions. […]
Have Instant Pot, Will Travel
6 qt Instant Pot and cookbooks
Watch Out for the Weeds of Bitterness
A life lesson unfolded with a crop of poke in the spring of 2015 when I was clearing an area for a garden. Unlike the beneficial dandelion, this weed’s berries, leaves, and root are toxic. In fact, the taproot of this invasive plant can go a foot deep and is roughly four inches thick with […]
Seven Blessings for the New Year: Rest
Let there be REST in your life. May you cultivate and practice the art of resting, knowing when to rest and enjoy the quietness to hear the still, small voice of God, the One who created rest for you And He said to them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a […]