Here are some of my favorite pictures with the Phillippis!     Friends. . .  God sisters. . .  Role models. . .  Soul sisters. . .  Men of Herculean power. . .  . . . the power of love! “The smallest act of pure love is of more value to the church than all other…

     The sweetest lady in the world was just asking some important and profound questions about the Baptism of the Holy Spirit.  I have an opinion, although it is only an opinion and I have much to learn.  But so far, this is what I think:     The Baptism of the Holy Spirit is…

     Never do I remember having a religious dream.  I have never dreamed of church, Mass, etc. that I can recall.      But a few nights ago, I was crying myself to sleep.  I was missing my dad, my mother in law, and my father in law who is moving away from us….

     We went camping in the Ozarks.  Spur of the moment decision, instigated by, of course, Ron.  It was pure delight: R and R at its best!      Leigh was my “Buddy”: we were inseparable.  She said, “I have four buddies: Mom, Dad, God the Father, and Jesus.”  By the end of the…

     Maw Maw’s death is quite a loss.   So, so hard for Ron, the kids, Ronnie Sr., and all of us.      Her funeral was so beautiful.  Such a powerful wake and funeral.  Many, many people said how taken they were with it.  One friend said, “Now I know why Miss Donna…

     I love my life.  I have a great family, home, wonderful friends and family.      That said, it is HARD.  Today, as every day, I could hardly make it through.  I knew it before I descended the stairs: it was going to be a challenge.  Paying the bills with a baby who…