My Father’s Cancer
Dad, Mom, Theresa, John, before I was born. Dad and Theresa, early in his marriage. Mom, Dad, me, and Russ in the back. On vacation in Gatlinburg. My Father’s Cancer changed my life in many ways. It began 1971, when…
Denise
Chapter 6 – A Life of Generosity
The billionaire philanthropist Charles F. Feeney said, “I want the last check I write to bounce.” He made his money in duty free shopping. He began giving money away in 1984 and by 2016 he has given 8 billion to…
Chapter 5 – Compassion
The author tells the story of Sylvie de Toledo. Her sister died of a drug overdose leaving a young son behind. Sylvie’s parents decided to raise their grandson. This was difficult and challenging for the older couple to put their…
Chapter 4 – A Life of Endurance
We all face problems in life. Some a painful but short lived such as a car wreck or the flu. Other are long lasting such as cancer, broken relationships, or financial strains. These problems are more difficult because they require…
Chapter 3 – A Life of Peace
Dr. Jerimiah, the author of A Life Beyond Amazing, was in New York for a conference as he wrote this chapter on peace. He and his wife stayed in a hotel near Times Square and he drove an hour to…
Chapter 2 – A Life of Joy
Gretchen Rubin wrote a book titled The Happiness Project. She lived a life of comfort with family, friends, a successful career, and good health. But she felt angry, insecure, and guilt-ridden. Her life lacked happiness. She decided to spend a…
Chapter 1 – A Life of Love
What is love? We talk about things we love. At Church we sing about the love of God. Then we drive home listening to radio songs about self-centered, one-sided, and hopeless love. We are obsessed with love, yet we rarely…
Ordo Amoris verses Love Your Neighbor
There is a discussion among multiple people concerning the proper Christian attitude towards immigrants. Among the debaters are J. D. Vance, Roy Stewart a member of British Parliament, and Pope Frances. Ordo Amoris is a Catholic teaching from Augustine and…
Helping Schools
When I was young, schools were a pleasant place to go and spend time with other children while learning things. It was mostly fun. No one wanted to do homework, take a test, or sit quietly and listen all day.…
Early Life and Education
I was born in Alabama, USA, in 1958. I lived through the turmoil of the 1960s, the Vietnam War, and the Civil Rights movement. A little white girl, watching the news from the security of a white middle-class neighborhood. Our…