Erev Shabbat settled with peace… the kind that radiates from deep within… the kind that bubbles up with hope and contentment–regardless of life’s circumstances or situation. More than the soft glow of candles lit the room, an incandescent illumination radiated from the hearts of the family and friends gathered at the table. The evening shone…
Tag: Family
The Faith of a Post-Modern Man
My parents on their 60th wedding anniversary last January. This is really sad but true. The word “faith” has a negative connotation in our culture today. On the network or cable channels, people of faith are portrayed as a guy in lime green pants with an orange plaid flannel shirt with a navy blue down…
Life on the High Seas
Just a week ago, we celebrated Wayne’s birthday with a taco party and a sweet ending of strawberry shortcake. When I brought the cake out, Wayne exclaimed, “What just one candle?” I just didn’t think 52 would fit on a piece of strawberry shortcake. The week has passed uneventfully. We are still jet lagged, waking…
A Little Pampering…
Well, we are pampering ourselves a little here over the holidays. I just packed my bags for a two-night stay in a suite at the Gaylord Hotel. And I can’t wipe the smile off my face as I am thinking about not cooking or entertaining–just enjoying fine cuisine, elegant holiday ambience, food, fun, family, and rest…
From Our House to Yours
Here’s glimpse of 2008 for our family and a wish for Godspeed in 2009.
Delighting in What Remains…
Today is the anniversary of the death of my father-in-law. I am pondering this morning how we felt on this day last year. His death was bitter, but there was sweetness in his expiration from this realm to the next. And there was and is much joy in the knowledge that he is in heaven, and we will…
Put to Shame
Put to Shame Once I dreamed of a handsome prince… then you came–stronger and kinder– all of my dreams put to shame.
Four Days of Feasting…
This is the kids’ table. Thanksgiving was incredible. Great people and great food–even if I cooked most of it! And lots of thanks to Mom and Beth for their great contributions! After dinner, Ed, a friend of ours who is a missionary in Cameroon, gave us a mini-piano concert. The house rang with classical music….
Bonnie Saul Wilks 