by Elaine Olsen | Apr 12, 2011 | family fun, friendship, give aways
Time for a guessing game.Where am I? What am I celebrating?With whom am I celebrating? (Billy doesn’t count…)And a bonus for those who’ve been following me on the journey for a season or two…What does this crazy guy do for a living that I have...
by Elaine Olsen | Apr 4, 2011 | peace for the journey, prayer
“I have been driven many times upon my knees by the overwhelming conviction that I had no where else to go . . .” a quote spoke by Abraham Lincoln as the Civil War waged on during his presidency. Spoken further . . . “My own wisdom and that of all about me was...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 29, 2011 | cancer, cancer volume 2, friendship
I’ve been feeling “less” today. A lot less. I think it has something to do with the seemingly “more” going on around me… in others’ lives. Maybe even in your life. I didn’t think anyone could talk me out of my feelings. They were pretty strong, fairly steadfast in...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 25, 2011 | Holy Spirit, living God's truth
I had a thought last night in those closing moments before restless slumber. It didn’t originate with me, and I’m certain I’m not the first person to think upon it. It’s one of those “staying” thoughts as evidenced by its arrival to my consciousness upon waking this...
by Elaine Olsen | Mar 21, 2011 | cancer, cancer volume 3, faith, knowing God, living God's truth, Scripture, strength
I remember the day he broke my heart. After a week long vacation of exploring his neck of the woods and getting to know his family, he told me we were “over.” The next morning he drove me to the airport and put me on a plane headed north, back to my parents. I was...
