Tag: perseverance

4. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: HOPE WITH PERSEVERANCE

Friday, December 6th “No matter how tall the mountain is, it cannot hide the sun.” (Chinese proverb) When the angel announced to Mary that she would give birth to Jesus (in the biblical story of Luke), Mary could not know what the future would… Continue Reading “4. AN ADVENT AMONG OTHER THINGS: HOPE WITH PERSEVERANCE”

SECOND THOUGHT: HOW LONG…

FINISH LINE When I can’t see the finish linenor even ’round the bend,I wish that you would tell mehow this is going to end.When every step is painful,my spirit’s fading fast,that anxious question haunts me:How long will this part last? It’s then that I… Continue Reading “SECOND THOUGHT: HOW LONG…”

HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST?

My sister Janet had cautioned us that the path around Jordan Pond would be challenging, but Jim and I set out with confidence. We had our hiking sticks and walking shoes. We had our strength and stamina from regularly hiking farther than the distance… Continue Reading “HOW LONG WILL THIS LAST?”

A PICTURE AND A POEM: PERSEVERANCE

Grandchild so freesmall sizeimmense glee,playing the gameand undaunted, attemptingnumerous timesyet never to score.Finding the joyand insightful, beholdinghow both game and lifehold so much in store.You have becomean example for me. Grandchild so wisegreat examplesmall size,facing each challengeand determined, pursuingwith smile on your faceand glint… Continue Reading “A PICTURE AND A POEM: PERSEVERANCE”

IN THE SPACE THAT IS US

“This is Something I Had to Go Through” Sculpture by James Davis. On a recent visit to Atlanta, our sons introduced us to the Atlanta Beltline, a new walking path that circles much of the downtown area. The Beltline replaces an old railway track… Continue Reading “IN THE SPACE THAT IS US”