“Coddling Is A Killer”

Early in our marriage, we were both employed at a large feed, seed and fertilizer company. Its walk-in store was extremely busy from local traffic in the spring, due to the seed and garden plants it carried. Andy was a salesman on the floor, while Renie worked in the offices.

Up, Down, and All Around

It has been said by those in the know that the process of grief and loss has stages. While it is agreed these stages don't necessarily show up in predictable patterns or in specific order, there's much more to the grief process than stages. The work of Kubler-Ross is important.

How’s Life Going For You?

Have you ever thought about living in “the good ‘ol days”? Most of us have fond memories of times past. Maybe you recall parents who are long deceased or perhaps a sibling who took you fishing for the first time.

Family Discussions

Two dogs were resting under a tree in the park. Butch, the collie said, “Look at that dog walking with his master. He has no freedom like we do while he is on that leash.” The other dog, a shepherd named Sleepy replied, “Actually, he has no freedom even off the leash.

Small Town Talk

This is my favorite season of the year. I love to watch the colors of the leaves change from green to orange and red. The air is cool and people are breaking out their jackets. When you look around you see pumpkins and scarecrows adorning people’s front porch.

“Tex, A Born Leader”

Our friend, David, is a rancher who has handled and sold thousands of cattle through the years. One particular part of the job of raising cattle is Roundup Time in the fall.

Riding the Waves of Life

We want to believe that everything lasts. We last. Our loved ones last. We feel that today is forever . But the truth is that the sea of life is more like experiencing wave upon wave of change and uncertainty, everything shifting around us and causing us to lose our footing.

Thinking Out Loud

Sandra cannot stop the tears from flowing as she talks about her youngest child getting ready to leave home and go to college. Sandra is thrilled for her daughter, Christi, to have such an outstanding opportunity and would never dream of holding her back.

“Religion Simply Does Not Work”

Religion. Being good enough for God to accept us. Many do turn to religion… trying to always behave and say the perfect things. So that hopefully, their holy God will be obliged to help them handle the fears and horrible problems in life.

Thinking Out Loud

After a workout in the gym there is nothing like a refreshing drink of water. The highlight of jogging in the hot sun in downtown Tulsa is coming into our condo and taking a cool, refreshing shower.