“We’re not in the business of saving people.”
“Oh, it’s not a miracle; we just got smarter.”
I’ve heard both of these comments within the last six months and both really struck me, and stuck with me. In “God Knew”, I shared a few thoughts about people saying the darndest things when you are grieving. They think they are being helpful, but they aren’t. Then I also shared some things people said that were extremely helpful. Perhaps a bit of…..
There’s something special about going home, isn’t there?
Whether you’ve been gone for just the day, or for a week of vacation, or for several years, nothing beats coming home. You can relax, get comfortable, and have your troubles melt away. You feel safe and loved when you’re at home.
This coming Thursday night, on Thanksgiving Day, the Chicago Bears will play the Green Bay Packers at our football home, Lambeau Field. In addition to a…..
This past Wednesday our country celebrated Veteran’s Day, a day set aside to honor those men and women and their families that have served in all branches of our armed forces. Like many people, I posted a “Thank You” message on both Facebook and Twitter, and thanked any veterans I met in person. I am truly grateful for our military personnel. Part of my Facebook message was the reminder that freedom really isn’t free; it comes with a cost. Sometimes…..
It’s amazing what we remember at times, isn’t it?
Those of you who know me know I’ve been blessed with a pretty good memory. Not photographic or eidetic, but pretty good. There is a memory from my childhood I’d like to share with you.
I’m an only child so I don’t know what it’s like to be the “baby” in the family, but on the Meyer side, I am the youngest grandchild. And I was fortunate enough to live in…..