It's Five Minute Friday when I link up with Lisa-Jo of The Gypsy Mama .  Each week we are given a word.  We get to write for five minutes flat, setting our timers.  Our word for this week is STAY . Source: tatertotsandjello.blogspot.com via Heather on Pinterest GO There are days when I need to stay longer ... but I go. There are days when I'm able to stay longer ... and I'm blessed . As I stay in His presence each morning ... He changes me.   When I venture out into the world ... He stays with me. His Holy Spirit is within me.  He promised to never…

Source: lillyunique.tumblr.com via Gina on Pinterest Do you spread joy?  Or are you so consumed with your day to day problems that you don't see the big picture? I've been reading through my journals.  I worked as a cardiovascular nurse specialist for 25 years.  I used to write down my experiences.  Stories of the many people I met along the way. In a journal entry dated 6/15/96, I remember David. Talk about joy ... David had a heart attack.  As I stopped by his hospital room to check in on his progress, he was a joy to behold. David worked as …

Source: heyitsfree.net via Angela on Pinterest Veteran's Day Today is Veteran's Day when we celebrate the service of all U.S. military veterans.  How thankful I am to those who have sacrificed to help keep us safe. I remember so clearly the day my brother Steve enlisted in the Navy.  Our family was so tearful as we said goodbye.  I think this was July 6, 1970 during the Vietnam War.  Steve was leaving for boot camp.  He served his time and then remained in the Navy reserves for many years. We had a beautiful Veteran's Day ceremony at our sch…