Renewal

Spring, the season of renewal. It's too bad we can't renew ourselves every year like the trees and the flowers but I guess that only happens when we reach the other side. I love to see the Earth awakening after a harsh winter--you can almost hear the leaves opening and the grass growing. All seasons are wonderful in their own way but in my estimation, Spring rocks!

Be Still

No matter how bleak a situation appears to be, we must never give up hope. Every problem has a solution. Just be still and listen to that small, still voice from the center of your consciousness---that spark of God that resides in each of us. It's fine to accept the will of God, but who says He isn't willing to listen to your side of the story? Life on Earth is a learning opportunity---sometimes we pass with flying colors and other times we fail miserably. Are you learning your lessons?

The Dance

If you can walk, you can also dance. All cultures have a type of dance, mostly as an expression of joy. It makes one wonder about the first human being to dance---perhaps a cave man (or woman) expressing love of life? Dancing is not only beneficial to the body but brings happiness to the soul, age making no difference whatsoever. Many a romance has begun while gliding across a dance floor---have you tripped the light fantastic lately?

Time Flies

With each year time seems to pass just a little faster. Spring, summer, fall and winter speed by in a blur and before we know it, another year has passed. When I was a child I was always anticipating a future event and my dear mother would tell me not to wish my life away. Now I understand what she meant. My 6 year old granddaughter wants to be 7, the high school junior wants to skip a year so she can go to college, a grandson couldn't wait to finish school so he could join the Army, and now finds himself in Iraq. Don't wish your lives away, kids, you'll be senior citizens before you know it!

Home is Beckoning

The kids tell us that Spring has arrived in South Dakota and it's safe to come home. Well, it's about time. We've had another wonderful winter in the Southwest but we still have pretty deep roots in Dakota. Many of our winter "family" have already left and more are leaving every day. Life is about change and it's time to switch to our summer family and friends. Besides, a real house with washer, drier and dishwasher is beginning to look awfully good!

The Door to Nowhere

We've all been in situations where we've felt lost. Which road shall I take? Where am I supposed to be? Will I make the best decision? In many ways life is a duckshoot but fortunately, most of the time we make the right choices. I still believe that God guides us and that where we are at this moment is where we're supposed to be. Maybe there's a lesson to learn from a tragedy or if everything is going well, we're being rewarded. Don't enter the door to nowhere---listen to your heart and find your destiny.

Don't Forget the Old Girls

I love the saying, "Grandmas are just antique little girls". It's true! Even though we're getting a little long in the tooth, we can still have fun. In fact, we have more fun because we're no longer stressed from raising children and husbands, balancing the budget and working inside and outside the home. If your golden years aren't tarnished by ill health, they can be considered your award for a life well lived.