Ethan showed up at just the right time. The group of adults sat staring at the sandy haired eight-year-old who barged into their meeting. They had just finished praying with their last words being, “Is there a word from God from anyone?” Little did they know it would be Ethan’s job to deliver it. He…
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Going Home
I went home this week. Well, not exactly my home but the one that belonged to my mom until she up and moved to heaven. It had been nearly two years since her death and this would be the first time I would be back in a place that had always included her presence. I wasn’t…
It’s the Icing on the Cake
I am known for my cakes. If there is a gathering, it can be heard, “Let Patty bring the cake!” In fact when my youngest daughter married a few years back, it was voted that we have a cake bar because no one could decide which cake to offer, so we offered a variety. This just caused…
Home Peace Home
There is nothing like staying home for real comfort. ~Jane Austen There are times when it is just nice to have a day at home. In our busy world, there are so many great things to do and places to go. And with my sanguine personality, I want to be part of every gathering, every excursion, every activity. …
The Gift of Hospitality
Forty years ago, I found myself living far from home in San Jose, California. My husband took a job with his dad in that city so we packed up our belongings and moved. No longer could I just drop by Mom’s for a quick visit. As a newlywed with no kids, no job and no car it could have been a very…
The Party’s in the Kitchen
Our guests stood around the kitchen chatting. Although there were more comfortable seats elsewhere in the house, it was where they wanted to be. That’s saying something because our kitchen is small according to today’s standards. Not much space to turn around let alone gather for a meal. Yet, here they were bowls of soup in hand enjoying each other’s company. There…