Author Archives: wbgayle

We travel miles and miles racing about in cars, boats, planes, trains across vast distances over rivers and mountains to destinations far and wide moving faster than ever before to be home for Christmas and to slow down. ADVENT December … Continue reading →

We marry with vows for better or worse knowing not upon which rocks we will stumble. Sickness, health, richer, poorer fatal flaws to any marriage. When in spite of these love does not wane, you know then that you have … Continue reading →

Advent is a time of preparation for the coming, or coming again, of our Savior, the Prince of Peace. I believe Jesus lives now through every one of us in acts of kindness, understanding, tolerance, grace, and love. ADVENT December … Continue reading →

Pain can be distracting fraying the nerves of my consciousness making me aware of my body’s fragility. Gentle movement coaxes stiff joints to loosen, but truly, it is a sense of purpose that is the healing balm. ADVENT December 19, … Continue reading →

A greeting is most rare this time of year when hustle bustle causes us to focus on the next thing on our list and not who is right before us. Surprise someone with a lovely smile and it will warm … Continue reading →

As we age our lives change and things we did with rousing success we can no longer do. But more challenges await. We embark on a new journey, our many gifts culminating in ways we never imagined possible. ADVENT December … Continue reading →

I drive for many hours and countless miles, which stretched end to end would span the entire earth. I have lots of time to think and listen to my inner voice; and when the traveling is over my heart knows … Continue reading →

Dad is my legacy, living link to loved ones and pastimes forming who I am now. Love for cooking and flowers, the passions of my grandmothers, nurture my spirit and give me joy. The seed they planted then will live … Continue reading →

There is much to be said for and against love of tradition. In times of great turmoil it brings order and structure. But when there is diversity it can be a hostile barrier. Grace exalts those who live the difference. … Continue reading →