August 11, 2006, the evening started out nicely. My husband, son and I had received tickets to a Texas Rangers’ baseball game. We enjoyed a Rangers’ win while devouring funnel cakes. It was late when we returned home, and instead of walking a few more steps into our bedroom, my husband and I fell asleep…
Author: Dara
My Revelation Of The Fire Ant
I first learned of the fire ant in the pamphlet accompanying the water bill. Days later, I received a visit from a bug guy who wanted to spray our home and yard for every type of imaginable creature. I vividly remember him asking if I had seen fire ants in the yard to which I…
The Gift of Peace
“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.“ John 14:27 (NIV) These are the words of Jesus before He returned to heaven. He left a parting gift with us. His peace….
Age Is Just A Number
My mother says age is just a number. The older I get, the more I agree with her. When I was a young girl, I looked forward to becoming 13, then 16, then 21. After that, the wishing game ended. As a teen, there were times I wasn’t taken seriously. “You’re too young,” I was…
Philemon
Philemon was filled with excitement as he held the letter Paul had written from prison. Philemon felt honored to receive a personal letter from Paul; his prison letters were highly valued among those who knew him. Philemon’s mind wandered to past visits with Paul; especially the time Paul had introduced him to the knowledge of…
McKenzie
My husband and I were married in 1984. As our 2nd anniversary rolled around, I was pining for someone to baby. Besides him. “I’m ready for a baby or a cat.” I announced to my husband. “A cat!” My husband, usually slow at making decisions, had no trouble with this one. I told my mom…
Life and Death
I have always been a deep thinker, possibly too serious at times. One of my earliest memories is attending a funeral with my Granny. I am unsure of my age but I was quite young. I have no idea who had died. My Granny and I discussed my “funeral memory” years afterward, trying to figure…
Going Gray
“Gray hair is a crown of glory…“ Proverbs 16:31 (NLT) I struggled with this verse for many years. My thoughts about gray hair were, “Gray hair makes me feel old and I am hiding it the best I can.” But things have changed and so have I. I found my first white hair when I…
Just Bring Them Home Safely
“Just bring them home safely,” I prayed. The rain had changed to snow and ice, and I was thinking of my husband and two teen-aged children who were at work. The weather continued to worsen and I wasn’t sure how treacherous the roads would be by the end of their work day. My son was…
God Knows What Is Best
When my daughter was in her last year of high school, we scheduled to have her senior pictures taken. We lived in Indiana and it was spring, so we were having plenty of chilly, rainy days. My daughter hoped to have some outdoor pictures taken as well as indoor shots, so I began thanking the…