In The News

Written Sunday, September 7

September 11, 2001- I woke in the morning and turned on the news. I was in shock with everyone else. I had to wake my daughter and tell her the news. The World Trade Center? In New York?

Are we safe?

September 1, 2008- Some of you have heard the news of renewed fighting in the Philippines. The southern Philippines, but did I really tell you where I was, exactly? I am not in the South.

But am I safe?

Are you?

For My Northern Friends - Blizzards
For My East Coast Friends - Blizzards Plus Hurricanes
For My Southern Friends - More Hurricanes Plus Tornadoes
For My Western Friends - Earthquakes and Red-Legged Frogs

Are you safe?

There is always something that threatens or frightens us.
Weather. Crime. Loss. Death.
Politics. Religion. Taxes. War.
If you are never scared for yourself and for others, you are just not living....
or your pants are on fire.

So, to answer your question, I am fine. I am careful, but I don't want
to be toooooo safe. I want to be equipped to help others and to do
that, I should be breathing for some time yet. So no worries....
I also want to be around awhile for all of you and my little granddaughter
too! Pictured here in the safety helmet she picked to go with her goggles.

But to really be safe, I would required to not take chances. Or a bath.

And I need both.


I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O LORD,
make me dwell in safety.
Psalms 4:8

And as good friends recently reminded me in their blog:

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9