by holdingRcN | Sep 2, 2011 | women of faith
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be blogging from Women of Faith later this month. I’ll be attending the WOF event in Spokane, WA on 9/16-17 – are you going? (Let me know so we can plan to meet!).Here’s a preview video:Have you ever...
by holdingRcN | Jul 22, 2011 | aging parents, comfort, friendship, grief, loss
I’ve heard it said there’s a point in time when we become a parent to our parents. I know this in my head. My heart doesn’t want to accept this role reversal. I’m only too aware that we’re all aging. Years have passed by in a blink....
by holdingRcN | Jun 27, 2011 | hope, Keep Calm and Carry On, peace, perseverance
Not long ago, I was browsing through Nordstrom’s with some friends. A tee-shirt with a slogan printed on it, Keep Calm and Carry On, caught my eye. What great words of encouragement and wisdom. Simple, but profound. I was curious about this pithy statement and...
by holdingRcN | Jun 19, 2011 | dads, Father's Day, love
I wrote this piece about my dad 5 years ago on his 80th birthday. It seemed fitting to re-post my tribute to him on Father’s Day, 2011. I love you, Dad!Wednesday, Flag Day, was my dad’s 80th birthday. When I drove through our sleepy downtown (all of one...
by holdingRcN | Jun 3, 2011 | detours, encouragement, gratitude, writers conference, writing
Last weekend I came home once again. I attended the Northwest Christian Writers Association Writers Renewal in Seattle. I love working the registration desk because I get to throw my arms around old friends and give an enthusiastic welcome to newcomers–imagining...
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