I remember the early mornings on the farm. No matter how cold or miserable, when it was barely light enough, we got our equipment ready for the day. We refueled no matter how much was in the tank. Not to be overlooked was the dirty & messy job of greasing (lubricating) all the many places …
Who Was I Fooling?
My mother never knew how much her words haunted me when she said, “Robert, you said you would never smoke. I’m so glad you don’t smoke.” I may have fooled my mom, but my dad smoked 2 packs-a-day…and during planting season he opened a third pack of cigarettes. I think he “would have smoked chains” …
Hang On…
On July 25th I noticed this limb hanging in midair. On August the 17th the limb was still hanging in midair, even after 40mph winds from the previous night. There the limb hung by a tiny spider web. A tiny, insignificant creature God created. Think about this. We marvel at what people make & do …
At The Core of It All…
Have you ever been asked, “Why did you do that?” We might fumble around with an answer…trying to come up with an excuse but at the “core” the answer is as old as time. The country song by Dierks Bentley describes a boy doing stupid things because he is enamored by a girl (verse from …
“Part Of the Equation”
I never was a good math student. In fact, had it not been for my friends in high school allowing me to copy their algebra work, I would not have passed. I did learn one thing though, everything counts. If you change one thing in an equation it will change the outcome. Such as it …
“First, Put What You Have in Your Hand Down and Then Take It With Both Hands.”
Several weeks ago, we had a tea party with our 6 & 9-year-old granddaughters. Mary got her mom’s teacups out for this special time. Like children they wanted to help. I remember Mary saying, “First, Put Down What You Have in Your Hand and Then Take It With Both Hands.” Sound familiar? Makes sense. And …
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When The Lights Go Out…
It was the first night at scout camp. The Scout Master had assigned a younger fellow to my tent. This was his first night in the woods…in a tent…on a rainy night. Moments after I turned the lantern out, his flashlight came on. I watched as he flashed it from top to bottom…side to side. …
An Untold Story…
I have said many times, “I come from a family of storytellers.” Several weeks ago, the Best Family, my mother’s side of the family, gathered for our reunion of storytellers. The rich legacy of how people survived & thrived through difficult times. These are phenomenal stories of love wrapped in laughter. Through it all they …
Friend…
It is incredible how an old song rushes memories into your heart. Yesterday as we sang, “What A Friend We Have in Jesus,” memories of singing in the youth choir…memories of my childhood buddies…sweet memories. Many of my old buddies have faded away but the few…oh how they linger in that special place. These were …
“Run…Keeping Running!”
When I volunteered to help at the State Special Olympics it was an unknown world to me. I had no idea what to do or what to expect. My friend recommended I be a “greeter” at the 30-yard dash. I asked, “What does this mean…what do I do?” The volunteers told me, “Oh, it’s easy. …
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