Less than four hours after saying “goodbye for now” to my husband and being wheeled into the operating room for removal of a skull base meningioma, a type of brain tumor, I woke up in the recovery area. I could see and hear and speak and think… what a relief! I sported a bulky bandage…
Before Brain Surgery– Diagnosis and Preparation
It started as a relaxing morning. I sat in my pajamas at the dining room table, chatting with one of my daughters as she fixed her breakfast. My calendar was open, and I made sure my phone alarms were set to give me reminders of the meetings I had scheduled for that afternoon and evening….
Personalize your gifts with easy colored tissue paper.
Whatever your gift-giving plans, you can add an easy homemade touch to gift bags or packages. Simple enough for children, but suitable for all ages. Here’s what you need: Step one: Fold the white tissue paper any way you want! You can make triangles, squares, or accordion folds. Try to make sharp creases. Step two:…
Hey. I’m back.
My blog site has been silent for a long time. When the COVID-19 pandemic commanded our attention and changed our way of living, I was not sure what to write. Too much frivolity seemed insensitive to those who were suffering or grieving. Writing about activities for children to do with their friends was impossible during…
Lent 2021: A Time of Renewal
What is Lent? When does it start? How long does it last? Do I have to give something up? Why do we use the color purple? How can I observe Lent with my family? Of course you know the seasons of the year: spring, summer, fall, and winter. The church has seasons, too, and one…
Who can we trust?
In a aggressive campaign season when accusations are flung, who can we trust? We are bitterly divided over issues including management of a pandemic, racial justice, and the economy. Fear and doubt are widespread. I am reminded of an old 80s Christian song with lyrics that went something like this: “I put my faith in…
Abram and faith in the unknowing
When God told Abram to move, Abram did just that, even without knowing what the future would hold for him. Can we have faith like that? Earlier this year, our church aired a series of online conversations between our Lead Pastor and members of the church. This story was in response to one of those…
The Winner Is…
By playing a game where the viewers are destined to lose, fairness and justice are explained. This video was originally aired as part of a June 3, 2020 online worship service at my church. You can view the video within the context of the full worship service at http://www.chumc.org. I like to play games, so…
Foggy day
On a foggy day, you can’t see what’s ahead. We don’t know what the future holds, either, but we trust that God is there. This video was originally recorded as part of the March 29, 2020 online worship service at my church. It was near the beginning of our new form of worship, and I…
Candy Land, Teachers, and Hope
Candy Land was created by a school teacher during the polio epidemic to give hope and happiness to quarantined children. We can give hope to others, too. This video was recorded for part of the May 3, 2020 online worship service at my church during a series on HOPE. You can view the message in…
Ms. Marcia's Mom-ologues 