— Subscribe to this topic on PagosaSUN.comEntrusted with a creative child
Years ago someone said to me, “God entrusted you with this child because He knew He could trust you to raise him.” I remember thinking, “I don’t have the foggiest…
A cliffhanger : Hanging in the air with Sweet Al
“I was just trying to help and I didn’t mean to get in trouble,” My Sweet Al said to me. “I know,” I told him. “ I asked you to…
Not in my job description
My Sweet Al’s brother called. He barked orders to me. “Where’s Al?” “Gone.” “You need to get all of Al’s old cars out and sell them.” “They are Al’s cars,…
Remembering The Flower Man
We find comfort in old landmarks. We reference ourselves around people who leave their fingerprints on our lives and their footprints in our path. This week, I learned a word…
Big fun in close quarters
And, hot dog. We made it through another winter. I love being tucked away on a winter’s day and write to my heart’s content. But, I love summers even more…
That creative bent has its own beat
An artist might think herself a diva and insist that the world fall at her feet. The dictionary says a diva is a self-important person, typically a woman, who is…
We are worthy: It’s not about abilities
The community of Pagosa Springs is about family groups. We hurt and cry with family and friends. We laugh and have fun together. As we are growing up, the days…
Some things aren’t negotiable
Our son came home to help his dad. It’s humbling when a child puts his life on hold to help his parents. Al and I see ourselves as being able…
‘I’m grandma’s favorite now’
Do you know where your children are? Read their tattoos. Our daughter called us heartsick. Our grandson in Bible college has another tattoo inked on his body. This makes four…
Failing my way to success
I’m amazed as to how many mistakes I’ve made and, yet, my life has turned out pretty good. I could sum it up by saying I failed my way to…
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