by skimhenson | Feb 9, 2012 | following our dreams
“When is it going to be my turn? When do I get to do what I want?” says my friend often. Sometimes I want to shake her and say, “Who is stopping you?” Until I catch myself doing the same thing, following my distractions instead of my dreams. Our daughter’s October...
by skimhenson | Jan 16, 2012 | following our dreams, holidays
Even though it’s been more than a decade since I taught kindergarten, I remember reading aloud about Martin Luther King, Jr., always on the Friday before our long weekend to celebrate his birthday. And never, not even once, did I make it through his words “I have a...
by skimhenson | Jan 9, 2012 | love and grace
Sheldon was an unlikely Homecoming King, yet he was crowned during loud applause and a standing ovation that evening at the high school football game. Sheldon spent most of his academic day in a special education classroom. His disabilities kept him...
by skimhenson | Jan 2, 2012 | happiness and joy, relationships
Jesus’ quote is from Luke 10:38-42 (NIV). Here is the scripture: As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said....
by skimhenson | Dec 22, 2011 | holidays, incremental living
Christmas is in the details. So is all of life. The excitement of a child sharing his Christmas list. Preparation of food and baking batches of homemade cookies. Wrapping gifts with sparkly red ribbon to match the paper, and tying on nametags lined with glitter....