How do we love like Jesus, the Good Shepherd? We live like Him. That means forgiveness, mercy, patience, offering everything we are and do to the Father, saying ‘yes’ and ‘Thy will be done’ even when it seems scary or uncomfortable, being thankful for our lives. Being thankful with the life we’re given, in the … Continue reading Brief thoughts on Jesus, this Good Shepherd Sunday
The Same in all circumstances
I get yelled at a lot every Tuesday afternoon. People call me names, tell me I'm awful. I don't know, I really can't understand what most of them are saying. Their facial expressions indicate that they are very angry and bear some sort of malice toward me. Often I do get the dreaded "middle finger" … Continue reading The Same in all circumstances
The Wisdom of Paul and Francis
“Do nothing out of selfishness or out of vainglory; rather, humbly regard others as more important than yourselves, each looking out not for his own interests, but also for those of others.” Philippians 2: 3-4 My goodness, does this bit of Scripture hit home these days, eh? If you have more than a passing interest … Continue reading The Wisdom of Paul and Francis
Grace and Gratitude
I've realized recently that my blog entries are lagging behind the pace I had for the first few years of doing this. Of course, it's been 6 years come this fall! Wow! And I have over 500 entries! Yup! Not bragging, I promise. Just sort of amazed. And grateful. There's a book in there, by … Continue reading Grace and Gratitude
Grace Notes
Hi, DIL followers! I started a podcast! It’s available on Spotify and it’s called…Grace Notes! You all should appreciate it more than most as I use my past blog entries that were inspired by various songs. I then share those reflections along with the recordings which are all part of Spotify’s immense library! You know … Continue reading Grace Notes
On Kings and battles
I've focused before on the Catechism in a Year podcast that I've been listening to this year. It's really a great way to get through the entire book with some great commentary and prayer from Father Mike Schmitz. Recently he said something profound that I recorded in my Notes on my phone so I could … Continue reading On Kings and battles
The Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
I am sharing this late in the day because I've been visiting my grandkids! But today is the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene, so here's something I wrote a while to honor her faith in Jesus. I aspire to be like her. https://drowning-in-lemonade.com/2021/02/07/on-sunday/
For the 4th of July
I came across this speech I gave 6 years ago on the 4th of July. I can't believe the wonderful city of Belton, Texas invited my battle buddy, Sandra Lee Smith, and me to be the "Grand Marshalls" of this parade! It was a great day! Not much to add to my remarks so here … Continue reading For the 4th of July
What matters most to me
One day, several years ago, I was sitting in an empty chapel praying and waiting for the families to arrive for the funeral of my cousin's mother-in-law. A man who looked to be homeless, in disheveled, dirty clothing with matted hair to match, approached my pew. His shoes were worn through and he shuffled when … Continue reading What matters most to me
Drowning in Lemonade 
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