Dinner was at my house last night. Members of the Nurses Christian Fellowship were my guests. We came together in body and spirit – united in Christ with our goal to care for His patients. We prayed and told him “It’s getting hard, Lord. It’s always been a challenge but now it’s almost a battle. Help us to stay focused on the patient. Remove the … Read more
I attended one of the National Speakers Association’s workshops this weekend in Atlanta. It was my first conference with NSA and I can’t believe how much I have been missing! Where else could I find a group of like-minded people – all with different gifts yet all with one purpose – people! Some of the attendees brought laughter to their audiences, others discussed team building … Read more
It’s getting closer to spring and I wanted to remind us all again of the lessons that may be right next door. A couple of years ago, I was sitting at my computer – and pondering my next newsletter. “What is my message?” Drawing an absolute blank, I finally said, “Lord, I give up. What are the lessons you want me to share? What do YOU have to … Read more
It’s a long way from Mama Priddy’s house to that boy’s house over by the boat landing road. Especially on a bike. And you, you couldn’t be 10 years old. Why are you so obsessed in getting to see him? What is that fixated urge and where does it come from? So, you rode all the way over there, didn’t get to see him and then took the … Read more
Several months ago, I underwent a surgical thyroidectomy for the removal of 3 unknown tumors. Pretty major stuff and I can’t say I was not anxious. I was anxious and knew that all I had was the ability to lean into my spiritual security blanket. So, taking a small bag of toothpaste, a brush and clothing, I checked into the hospital. Surgery can feel like … Read more