Quotes & Stories

02-01-26 thru 02-08-26

Week of 01-26-26 thru 02-01-26   I no longer rush past moments, thinking there will always be more later. I know now that this is later. This is the season to savor—long walks, deep conversations, laughter that comes easily, stillness that feels like wisdom instead of emptiness. The real gift of time is perspective. You stop measuring life by what’s next and start measuring it by what’s meaningful. You ask better questions. You listen more carefully. You love with less fear a

(Note: This was written in August 1999—26 years ago. I still love Corrie. ) If you’re like me, you never would have imagined 10, 15 or even 5 years ago that you would be where you are today.  Living where you are.  Doing the job you’re now doing. Engaged in relationship with specific people.  The losses, achievements, griefs, and vision.             Had we been the author of our lives, we certainly would like to rewrite some parts, perhaps edit out a chapter or two, condense