Today is Labor Day. I am sitting in my chair drinking coffee. It is all so normal – and so wonderfully common. My heart is overflowing with gratitude this day because normal is available to me. The sun is out. I see the trees. I can hardly believe the whirlwind of the last week has swept by. My soul exalts my God and Savior. His mercy has sustained me. – RG

Today is the day…yep, surgery. I had the most amazing thing happen. As the night continued, the music in my head became louder and louder. It was all the tunes Myron and group sang on Sunday last week. Definitely some of my favorites! The music drowned out the worries, “to-dos” and unanswered questions. Then, when I really woke up, I felt the most incredible sense of being wrapped in a thick layer of love and protection. I know that might sound goofy – but I don’t know how else to describe it. I can literally feel the prayers of my friends encasing me. This is a first for me. It’s…

Today would have been my parents 61st wedding anniversary. It was also the day I would experience my first major medical test. What a strange feeling! I almost had the same, sick feeling in the pit of my stomach I always had for mid-terms and finals when I approached the medical center. It’s a time of musical change at church. I still can’t really get my head around that one. So, I will start with the amazing gratitude I have for two Wilsons in my life – Mr. Lewis Wilson and Dr. Myron Wilson. Both have taught me much in my musical life as well as outside music. Both are…

It’s all in how you look at things. Today, as I prepare for the second steps in this journey, I am breathing a huge sigh of relief. Who would have thought? GRATEFUL. THANKFUL. ASSURED. I have some very dear friends who have encouraged me in a big way. Although this adventure can’t be described as “fun”, I’m determined to make it “valuable” and useful for my life. No whining. Good choices. It’s all in how you look at things. -RG

Waiting. Ever been there? You know what I mean – for an elevator, for the light to change, for the microwave… Quite some time ago, I realized patience was not my strong suit and could benefit with a serious boost. So, I prayed. I told a pastor / friend, Elmer about my decision. He laughing said, “Take it back, Rose!” It seemed like everything in my life went into low gear at that point. It was a strangely uncomfortable time, but one that showed me much. I am reminded of it this weekend – except now, I have the advantage of hindsight. I know this path is carefully plotted. In…

It’s a beautiful Saturday morning. The sun is shining and it’s not overly hot for August in Texas. Just the kind of day to get lots done! On the surface, “all systems normal”. Sammy and I went for a nice walk. She was suspiciously eyeing a squirrel that was chattering at her from a notch in a tree, but Sammy was mannerly and did not bark. In fact, she rather had a look of disdain. Paltry squirrel! It’s funny how one goes through the days and builds a pattern that works. Then, something comes along and really shakes the tree. This morning I realize I do not have a robe.…