Category Archives: Thoughts/musings/ideas

Beauty in winter, but there is hope for spring

Posted on January 14, 2021 by danforth

Wow!  We had an icy rain and snow and oh my it was gorgeous around here.  It’s so nice to be inside and warm when it’s so cold out!  We know we have months more of winter, but spring will …

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New normal

Posted on October 31, 2020 by danforth

In my BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) Genesis study session this week, the lesson notes mentioned how Noah had to adjust to a new normal, after the flood.  The notes ask “have you ever had to adjust to a new normal?”  …

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Who are your heroes in the faith? I’m thinking of Opa!

Posted on October 1, 2020 by danforth

A couple of weeks ago I was reading Hebrews 11, the chapter about people of great faith throughout the bible.  I got to thinking about the many heroes of the faith that I have known, in my lifetime, and the …

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Be still and know that I am God

Posted on May 27, 2020 by danforth

In songs, new to me and shared by friends, and in conversations and sermons, I am learning anew to be thankful for today, to live in this moment that God has given us.  I don’t need to worry about the …

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Using Covid19 time being thankful

Posted on May 26, 2020 by danforth

It is cool to be able to use lockdown time constructively.  Making masks, helping our granddaughters with their patchwork quilts, and just being a part of our grandkids and kids’ lives is an amazing gift.  I am thankful to have …

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Thankful

Posted on January 2, 2020 by danforth

A strangler fig was trying to take over a lovely jacaranda tree on the farm, and Zweli chopped into it to begin the tedious process of removing it.  I guess he got distracted by other projects, and just a few …

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What is most important?

Posted on October 31, 2019 by danforth

I have a necklace that I really like, it’s a cross and a map of Africa, separate, but hanging together on one chain.  When I put it on in the morning, I make sure the cross is resting on top …

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Food for thought

Posted on July 29, 2019 by danforth

Our colleague and buddy, Leanne, saw this on an office wall in the capital city when she was there last month on nursing school business:

Coming together is a beginning, keeping together is progress, working together is success

Just a …

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Cute kids! Always!!

Posted on July 10, 2019 by danforth

I may face disgruntled soldiers at border crossings, or be overwhelmed by the requests for rides and meds and help, but I tell you what, I’m never without some cute kid nearby, wanting to hold my hand or carry for …

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What do you remember about lost loved ones?

Posted on May 31, 2019 by danforth

When I went to H’s last week to teach the bible story about Jesus washing the disciples’ feet, her place was basically deserted.  Usually, by the time I get there, mid morning, her yard is a beehive of movement.  Kids …

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