Trust and Obey

Trust and Obey

The following story was recently published by Christian Writers for Life in the book When We Pray – True Stories of God’s Miraculous Intervention. “So what you’re saying is, this is basically the worst place in the world for me to live.” The doctor was not...
His Name is Jack?

His Name is Jack?

I love discovering “life lessons” in the context of nature. Last month, my husband and I spent a few days hiking in Cape Breton Highlands National Park in Nova Scotia. We had driven past Cape Breton Island, where the park is located, several times en route...
Stop and Smell the Mountain Laurel

Stop and Smell the Mountain Laurel

“Wait! Let’s stop here a few minutes and sit by the waterfall.” Waterfall? I was 25 feet or so ahead of my husband on the trail when he called to me, and his words stopped me in my tracks. I turned and headed back down the hill I was already climbing. Wow. How did I...
Adventures in Frog-Eating

Adventures in Frog-Eating

If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And If it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.Mark Twain Meet my grandfrogs—Smeagle and Gorf (pets, not delicacies). Perhaps you’re...
Happily Ever After?

Happily Ever After?

Can I let you in on a little secret? I’m writing my first book. I’ve wanted to be a writer from the time I was a little girl. My friend, Heather, and I were quite ambitious as children. We once started a petition to have the old Thompson house rebuilt as a point of...