Category: Washington Witticisms

Monday, July 10, 2023 Tim has often commented over the past forty summers that Christian Youth in Action® (CYIA) training camp is his favorite two weeks (actually twelve days for his years in Hawaii and eight days here in Washington) He writes: This year was no different. With 71 teens making it thru the training,… Continue reading A Roaring Lion

Monday, August 15, 2022 There is this little poem I learned many years ago, “What, giving again?” I asked in dismay. “And must I keep giving and giving away?” “Oh no,” said the Master, piercing me through. “Just give till the Father stops giving to you!” (Author Annon) Do you ever feel like you are… Continue reading Giving Again?

Tuesday, August 9, 2022 Do you have a safe place that is so safe, it’s even safe from you? In our home, we call it the Bermuda Triangle! When Tim and I were living in Hawaii, we were given very professional name badges that pin on your clothes by way of magnets. They were a… Continue reading A Safe Place

Thursday, July 28, 2022 The other day I went to bed, forgetting to take out my earrings. That usually isn’t a big deal. Usually. The next morning, shortly after breakfast, while brushing my teeth, I noticed one of my earrings was missing. The search began. I looked under my bed covers and ran my hand… Continue reading Inexplicable!

Monday, July 25, 2022 Due to health issues I had been having for several months, I landed at the doctor’s office awhile back. My doctor had been out of country for almost two months, so we were very glad to have her back, especially after an urgent care and ER visit. After getting caught up… Continue reading A Beautiful Tongue

Thursday, July 21, 2022 From time to time I am given a special little gift from a child: a drawing, a craft, a special toy, or a simple letter to tell me something that really touches my heart. These little gifts are a treasure. They are a reminder of the tender, loving heart of a… Continue reading The Greatest Example

Tuesday, June 14, 2022 Interruptions. Ever have those? Ever have so many that they totally change your plans for the day? Last week, we had one of those days. In the midst of life, we had a day of interruptions from the time we got up in the morning. Thus, I am interrupting our 3-part… Continue reading Interruptions!

Friday, May 27, 2022 It was a gray day; the sun struggling to make an appearance while fighting back the threats of rain. Nevertheless, our little group of 7 were determined to celebrate and have fun no matter the outcome. You see, we were celebrating papa san’s 92nd birthday! To do so, we chose to… Continue reading Papa San

Wednesday, May 4, 2022 He approached me with a look of misery and devastation. “I’m about to cry. I ruined it, totally!” The “it” he was referring to was our brand-new refrigerator/freezer. Ours was inadequate for full-time RV living, especially the freezer, so we had been pondering what to do for a long time, the… Continue reading God Who Works Wonders!