Random Thoughts
I think life is settling down, maybe
February 21, 2010 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
Things have been crazy since December and I think they’re starting to settle down, but I’m really not sure.
While I love having my sweet hubby home, sometimes him being around 24/7 is a bit nerve wracking. I think sometimes there’s a such thing as “too much time together,” ya know? It seems, since he’s been [...]
Last week’s snow is all but gone
January 11, 2010 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
I guess we’ve had our accumulation of snowfall for the year. The boys wanted it to snow so badly, and then when it came, they barely got outside in it. Go figure!
I’m thinking my boys’ reaction to the snow isn’t much different than myself sometimes. How many times have I wished this or that would [...]
Another Year Is Over
December 31, 2009 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
In a few short hours 2009 will be in the history books. Whether you make resolutions or not, I hope the next year brings you love, joy, peace, prosperity, and a fulfillment of your dreams. God bless you and thank you for taking time to read my blog.
Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain
December 23, 2009 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
Thomas Nelson sent me a copy of the book “Finding Purpose Beyond Our Pain” to review. I had hoped to have it completed long before now. Unfortunately, life happens and we don’t always get to do what we want.
The premise of the book by Drs. Paul Meier and David Henderson is that pain is not [...]
Do You Have a Few Bucks to Spare?
December 23, 2009 by Mara Burke · Leave a Comment
Each day when I sit down at my computer, I open up my email and see what’s happening. One story and link caught my eye.
The story was about an organization called Modest Needs (http://www.modestneeds.org/). The story is told how Keith Taylor, CEO of the organization, was thinking about the times in his life when he [...]
