Most of my family members love to tell stories. One of the most frustrating things that can happen to a story-teller, is to be part of the way through a story, and to realize that nobody is listening any more. I have had that happen, and I just allow my voice to trail off to silence just to see if …

There are some people who encourage your heart every time you are near them. I am blessed to have a number of friends who do that for me. Dr. Rob and his wife always bring a ray of sunshine into my life when I see them. Other people bring the opposite effect when they come into the room. Another friend …