The Faith of her Friends

  I’m a Harry Potter fan. Not in a crazy, wizardry fangirl kind of way, but more in a mature, deep-appreciation-for-great-literature kind of way. So when I got the chance to visit England, I wanted to see all the notable sites, including Platform 9 ¾ at London Kings Cross train station.  I wasn’t really sure how the Brits feel about Harry Potter and his worldwide popularity, but I was surprised to find that they were quite favorable toward him and proudly pointed out Goathland train depot and the Millennium Bridge , both made famous by being featured in the Harry Potter movies. So when we got off the train at Kings Cross and were rushing along to meet our cab driver, the train employee who was assisting us was more than happy to indulge our desire for a quick photo at the renowned platform. “But there will be quite a queue, so I’ll take you by way of a short cut,” he said, and in true Disney World fashion , he whisked us through a door and led us down some hidden hallways an...

 Well, clearly I did not blog while I was in England! Sorry about that, if you were hoping for a play-by-play. It was a whirlwind of amazing moments and precious gifts from the Lord that I still am having a hard time believing were real. It's taking me a while to get settled back in at home to my normal routine, and I don't think it's because of jet-lag, but probably because I left a little piece of my heart there.  Traveling wasn't as bad as I thought it might be. Oh, it wasn't delightful or especially comfortable, but I don't think it is for anyone, and I don't think any of us really expect it to be. I didn't get hurt and my chair was not seriously damaged, so I say it was a win. The weather was surprisingly clear and sunny and beautiful, and we all stayed healthy and safe, praise Jesus.   If you have access to Instagram, you can see all my photos there (courtesy of my dad, who was our faithful and surprisingly skilled photographer all week). And if yo...

Welcome back! I made it through another long Indiana winter, by the power and faithfulness of God!  I got to enjoy family time in Memphis for six weeks, and then did my best to make the Salt Life Cottage warm and cozy during hibernation. I did get pneumonia in January but managed not to land in hospital; my friends helped me fight that good fight for ten days and we conquered it. Speaking of fights, Medicaid battles have been brutal lately, but I am doing all I can and learning (over and over) to trust the Lord to provide.  Spring was slow in coming, and summer has been even slower. We've had a handful of beautiful, warm, sunny days so far, but even today is cool and overcast with a forecast of rain. But it feels to me like preparation for my newest experiment...  Guys, THIS SUNDAY I am leavin' on a jet plane bound for England! It's my first overseas trip and the longest flight I've ever taken. It will be an experiment in airplane travel, accessible tourism, public tran...