Last week, I took some time off to clean up my house. Not just a regular cleaning. More like Mari Kondo – declutter, reorganize, vacuum under my dresser kind of stuff. I’m one of those weird people who find it therapeutic. My husband and friends agree that I’m weird but think I should get
Dallas isn’t known for its seasons (unless you count “cold” and “very hot”) but every year around this time, something really beautiful starts to happen. Trees that were barren start coming to life again. I drove by these particular trees recently and couldn’t help but notice the contrast. One looked like it was still winter,
Our responses are our responsibility. Click on the picture to see the video blog. ~Anu
Sometimes our blessings don’t look like blessings. A toddler throwing a tantrum. A long commute to work. A pile of laundry. A to-do list that seems never ending. Multiple shoes left by the door instead of the closet where they belong. (Okay – that one was personal). A toilet seat that is up. (Okay –
Have you ever felt like you were the default? Yes, you got the job, promotion, or opportunity but was it because they really wanted you to have it? Or because the person they actually chose couldn’t, wouldn’t or just didn’t want to take it? Sure, it’s yours…but it kinda feels like a half-win at best.
While attending my nephews’ basketball games over the past 10 years, I’ve noticed an interesting predicament that happens. There are a lot of voices to listen to. The cheerleaders, the parents, fellow teammates and of course, the coach. One dad is yelling “Go to the basket” while a teammate is saying, “Pass me the ball!”. The
Like most kids, I knew my place when it came to adults, especially those in authority over me. I had always been a good student and hadn’t really ever gotten in trouble. Until high school. I was serving as the “librarian” in our school choir which basically meant, I was in charge of filing
The picture is about as old school as you can get. That is obvious. What isn’t so obvious is that we had been arguing on the way to the studio. Unfortunately, that was the case for the first few years of our marriage. I can remember another time that my husband and I were at
The enemy has a pattern of attack but God has a plan that will prevail. Click on the pic to access the video. ~Anu
For those of us who are good at remembering the hard things and have a hard time remembering the good things…here’s an idea for 2019. ~ Anu
A Team Huddle
The photo you see wasn’t planned or staged. In fact, my husband’s parents didn’t realize I was even taking a picture. They were staying with us the week of Thanksgiving, and when I walked out
