by Janet | Aug 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
In honor of my son’s wedding and with the blessing of him and his bride, I post this message I read to them at their rehearsal dinner on 7/30/2026. It is my pleasure to offer a parental blessing over this wedding. I’m going to start with a scripture verse I...
by Janet | Aug 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
In medicine, inflammation of any body part is called an “-itis.” Meningitis (inflammation the spinal area), tendonitis (inflammation of the tendons) or appendicitis (inflammation/infection of the appendix) are some examples. The eye can have...
by Janet | Jul 25, 2026 | Uncategorized
The tour I took in Costa Rica with my mom gave us an optional activity on our rest day if we chose to take it. Mom chose to rest. I chose to go. My mom, naturally a night owl, usually sleeps in past ten am. But on this vacation, our tour had her up no later than seven...
by Janet | Jun 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
My life changed when my last child moved out. Great things are happening for him, and I’m deeply grateful. This is what we spent twenty‑two years preparing him for—college graduation, his first real job, and now an engagement. While I had hoped his future would unfold...
by Janet | Dec 25, 2025 | Uncategorized
One of my favorite Christmas Songs is “The Christmas Shoes” by NewSong.I know a man whose family have all died. Despite being invited to church member homes for Christmas, he usually spends his Christmas alone. He is a vegetarian who has several unique...
by Janet | Jul 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
My family and I have backyard chickens. With our homestead settled on 18 acres, they have plenty of room to free range.We have had roosters over the years. Usually, they start off pleasant, and sometimes they stay that way. Yet, at other times, they become mean for...
