Happy Birthday?

Happy Birthday?

A friend sent me this 2-letter-text: “Happy Birthday!” My birthday is actually in July. But I knew the meaning of his comment. He was honoring my other birthday, the start of my new life, the beginning in March 1996 of my adventure with encephalitis and epilepsy, my...
A Lesson

A Lesson

Last week I spoke at a funeral service as we said goodbye to a dear friend. I saw many friends who also struggled to believe we’d never see Franz on earth again. His life taught us. Last weekend I spoke at a conference Friday through Sunday. I saw many people who...
Suggestions for a Better Life

Suggestions for a Better Life

* Look at pictures from your past. Write a story about the painful seasons and the joyful seasons of your life. Write a story about what you hope your next life chapter will be. Write a list of ways you can help that chapter become a reality.  * Select ten songs which...
What If We…

What If We…

What if we took time this year, this week, this day to do things we know are best for us? And best for others? Things like these: Listening well. Caring deeply.  Enduring an adventure when we feel like quitting. Spending time with people who need someone who will...
Music and Memory

Music and Memory

Music and memory can be friends. What are your favorite songs? Why do you like them? What are the songs which best describe your own underwater story? Why did you select those songs? What part of the song brings tears? What part brings laughter? What part brings hope?...