Other Wise
I joined my friend Sasha for dinner at Bongo's Cuban Restaurant tonight. It's been a long time since we had a good visit and much has happened in each of our lives. Our meal was delicious and the conversation stimulating. It was a boost for both of us. Good things are happening in Sasha's life and career and it was uplifting to hear about them. Also, I have a more accurate focus for my prayers in her behalf.
Earlier today I had a warm online chat with Athena. She is such a delightful person and so fresh. She always blesses me, often in unexpected ways. Today she told me about PubMed which is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 17 million citations from life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950s. Wow!
Our granddaughter Trudy called the other day (I lose track of days) and let us in on wonderful news. We're going to have a third great grandchild in late September! Trudy and Chi have one child, Connor, and wanted another, so they are excited, just as we are. Connor has his Daddy's eyes and rich skin tones. Now, I hope if this new little one is a girl, she gets Trudy's eyes which are like none I've ever seen, just stunning. Mysterious and lovely. They live in the Salt Lake City area and we won't get to see them until family reunion in June.
I haven't read all today's email yet but I did open a special note from my friend Donna. It was long and newsy and SO Donna! I loved it! I could almost hear her bubbly voice and see her smiling eyes as I read. She is so full of warmth and the Holy Spirit lights up her whole being.
Last night was the last "Back Yard" cookout at The Vine, at least for a while. We'll be starting small groups in people's homes next week. The course of study will last six weeks and we're looking forward to learning and growing and getting to know a different group of folks.
Funny how important others are in our lives. I can get caught up in all the things I "have" to do and end up not communicating and socializing, but I know it's not good for me. I'm a gregarious person who really needs others.
Earlier today I had a warm online chat with Athena. She is such a delightful person and so fresh. She always blesses me, often in unexpected ways. Today she told me about PubMed which is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 17 million citations from life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950s. Wow!
Our granddaughter Trudy called the other day (I lose track of days) and let us in on wonderful news. We're going to have a third great grandchild in late September! Trudy and Chi have one child, Connor, and wanted another, so they are excited, just as we are. Connor has his Daddy's eyes and rich skin tones. Now, I hope if this new little one is a girl, she gets Trudy's eyes which are like none I've ever seen, just stunning. Mysterious and lovely. They live in the Salt Lake City area and we won't get to see them until family reunion in June.
I haven't read all today's email yet but I did open a special note from my friend Donna. It was long and newsy and SO Donna! I loved it! I could almost hear her bubbly voice and see her smiling eyes as I read. She is so full of warmth and the Holy Spirit lights up her whole being.
Last night was the last "Back Yard" cookout at The Vine, at least for a while. We'll be starting small groups in people's homes next week. The course of study will last six weeks and we're looking forward to learning and growing and getting to know a different group of folks.
Funny how important others are in our lives. I can get caught up in all the things I "have" to do and end up not communicating and socializing, but I know it's not good for me. I'm a gregarious person who really needs others.
© 2006 by Iona Hoeppner
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