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 23, 2011 | holidays, recipes
Marble Round Cookies (sometimes called Pinwheel Cookies) 1 cup softened butter 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 teaspoons almond extract 2 ½ cups all purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder 1 ounce semisweet chocolate Mix butter, sugar, egg,...