by Vickie Petz | Dec 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Word of the year 2020 Several years ago, I chose a word for the year rather than a New Year’s resolution. Some years, the words come easy and others are void. Anyway, the practice is always meaningful, even if I don’t follow through with all my commitments....
by Vickie Petz | Dec 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Avoiding disappointment at Christmas The fear of disappointing someone sends us back into the crowds swiping our credit cards, again. Another trip to Hobby Lobby for one more half price decoration promises to fill the gap on the mantle. Seems like we are one more trip...
by Vickie Petz | Oct 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Excuse me, I think I misplaced my emotions. The reaction was about something else entirely and we both knew it. This time… Wedding day It’s our most treasured moment. Sitting silently in the balcony, we inhaled the details of the day. The florist spoke so...
by Vickie Petz | Oct 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Before and after pictures. Usually, they’re trying to sell you something. The before picture is horrible: chin tucked, gut protruding and posture that my grandmother would correct in 2.2 seconds. Then after drinking, using, applying, etc., the magical after picture....
by Vickie | Oct 11, 2019 | Uncategorized
Does God redeem all things? Do you ever wonder if any good can come from your circumstances? Maybe you think your life is so far off script there’s no hope. It’s easy to doubt when your prayers aren’t answered. Does God redeem all things? Yeah, He...
by Vickie Petz | Apr 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
T Trying to be ok Pulling the blue skirt up over my waist was a prelude to what I knew the mirror would show me. Elastic was the sole reason I could wear any of my clothes, yet I refused to go shopping. Measuring a scoop of Slimfast into a mason jar, I kissed my baby...
