Tag: frustration

  • Stepping Back Into My Superhero Shoes

    Stepping Back Into My Superhero Shoes

    Last week I needed my superhero shoes. What began as knee pain recently resulted in a nine-day hospital stay for my mom. It was a surprise: At 90, she’s still mobile, interested in our activities, and busy with her own. At least, she was. On Monday, after my piano lesson, she told me that she…

  • Taking a Risk – Putting Faith into Action

    Taking a Risk – Putting Faith into Action

    How often do we see faith in action like this today? “Sunday, March 25, 1866 Another Sabbath has passed away…This afternoon [I] attended [the] Baptist meeting, but it proved to be mostly a business meeting. They are raising money to buy a lot and build a church as they will most likely be deprived of…

  • How to Be Stuck: A Lesson from 1866

    How to Be Stuck: A Lesson from 1866

    “Wednesday, March 21, 1866 Last night we had thunder and lightning, and a shower of rain which continued through the night. I did not go out visiting this morning [or] in the afternoon. Lizzie and I went up to town and purchased some dry goods. Good calico is 23 & 30 cents per yard, lower…