Sometimes you get to a point where you feel like you have been “burning a candle at both ends” as the saying goes.  I feel physically tired, but I can’t recall doing anything out of the ordinary. Maybe I’m low in some vitamins and minerals? I know I’m a bit sleep deprived and if you are not getting enough sleep, you lack energy during the day. I am trying to cope with chronic pain which I know affects my muscles, so maybe my energy levels too? I have been trying to exercise but maybe overdoing it? Every time someone asks me how I’m going I respond lately with a shrug…

I have been watching the Paralympics. So inspiring! The many challenges the athletes face, physically and mentally, that they have overcome to get to where they are is simply amazing and uplifting for all who listen and watch their stories of life so far. All of them, whether they have won a medal or not, did their best and we celebrate their achievement of just competing! Most of them, when interviewed, thanked their families, their coaches and all the supporting people back at home that have gotten them to where they are now. As one commentator stated –  “It takes a village.” This comment is so true. The journey of…

My daughter-in-law, Brigette, sent the family a message the other evening. She stated that she had just showed her daughter Mackenzie, who is nearly 8 years of age, how to empty the vacuum cleaner. Mackenzie’s response was, “I can’t do that! I’m allergic to dust.” (She does suffer badly from hay fever and is allergic to dust and pollen.) Brigette replied, “That is a good point, but at least you know now how to clean it, the filters etc.” Mackenzie’s reply was priceless! “I’m never doing that in my life. My husband will have to do it.” Oh, we all smiled at that quick response. I wonder if we will…

My grandson Frederick, who is 9, was sharing with me that sometimes he feels fearful. He went on to share that his Dad has shared with him how reading scripture, The Word of God, can give you strength and courage. Memorizing scriptures so that you can remind yourself of who God is when the times of fear arise in your life can help you. One of his favourites was Philippians 4:13. “I can do everything through Christ, who gives me strength.” I agreed with Freddie that what his Dad was suggesting was a great idea and to continue to find and learn scriptures that will help him in his life.…

My daughter had recommended a new program to watch that was coming soon on the television. As the day approached, she reminded me what time it started etc. That night, in our private family messages, she expressed her opinion on the program. I was a bit puzzled. The time had not yet occurred for the start of the program. As I messaged her she told me you can watch it on the station half an hour early using the 9now app – such an appropriate name – get it now. I was busy getting dinner so decided to wait until the program came on the normal television at the designated…