I'm participating in Five Minute Friday with Lisa-Jo of Gypsy Mama . We write for five minutes flat on a word that she gives us each week. Our word for this week is ... STRETCH GO I don't like being stretched.  I tend to stay in my comfort zone.  It hurts when I am being stretched. I recently tore my rotator cuff.  That's what I get for lifting heavy garbage bags and heaving them into the garbage dumpster with one hand.  My left shoulder suffered the consequences to the point where it was hard to sleep at night.  My shoulder would ache.  I c…

What I know now. Have you ever wished you could go back and tell your younger self things you've learned along the way? Bonnie of Faith Barista gave to us a challenge in our Faith Barista Jam for this week. Write a letter to yourself at an earlier time in your life. Share  what you know now  about the faith journey with your younger self. Your younger self can be any age you feel prompted to address. e.g. “Dear Jane, ….”. When I was seven years old I had open heart surgery to repair a congenital heart defect.  This was back in 1960 before the current …

The London Olympics have come to an end.  I found myself glued to the TV screen as I watched amazing athletes compete in their category. I cheered on the U.S. Women's Gymnastic team.  I was thrilled when Gabby Douglas won the gold medal for Best All Around and gave God the glory. To continue reading, please go to Laced with Grace . Blessings and love,