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.morning thoughts.

.morning thoughts. by octavius winslow. If we believe not, [yet] he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself. – 2 Timothy 2:13 This is the only true and secure anchorage-ground for a poor soul, tossed amid the waves of doubt and…

Surprise!

Dear Family and Friends, I have some exciting and perhaps a bit surprising news for you. On August 14, 2009, I will be taking a “leap of faith” into Kenya for 11 months.   Yes, you read that correctly.  Lord…

Winter Project Finished

Well, it’s April 21, and just last Friday, I finished my winter knitting project.  Better late than never, right?  🙂  I had done scarves before, but wanted to try something a bit more challenging.  A wonderful lady in my church…

:: aunt maggie ::

Sometimes, there just really aren’t words to describe how much you love a person.  And it is difficult to write about such a sensitive topic.  That is the way I feel about the lady pictured above.  Her name is “Aunt…

.cherry blossom 10.

On Sunday, I ran the Cherry Blossom Ten-Miler in D.C.!  It was a gorgeous morning.  Cool, sunny, mildly windy, and with all the cherry blossoms in bloom. I was really excited because I haven’t run a race in D.C. since…

Budget Cuts, New Policy

  Our client at JFW sent this to us today.  Read it for kicks out loud to/with another person.  You will definitely laugh. EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 2, 2009  NEW OFFICE POLICY Dress Code: 1) You are advised to come to work…

Day in DC

  The fam hung out in DC yesterday afternoon.  It was gorgeous weather:!  Crisp and sunny and that slightest tinge of warmth.  We toured the special Dutch “Cityscapes” exhibit at the National Gallery of Art.  I think the beautiful architecture,…

The Art of Listening

“But as I practice the art of listening to God, I am discovering that He is surprisingly talkative even in the silence.  Prayers are not going unanswered as much as He is responding in unexpected ways.  Listening to God’s voice…

Overnight French Toast

A friend recently requested this recipe from me. It brings back many childhood memories, but in particular, it reminded me of coming home in the early morning from swim practice up at JFD (Joe Flaherty Dolphins) and walking into the…