Since I got an AFO (ankle-foot orthotic), I have not worn boots. I have not found boots that fit my AFO so I’ve walked through winter in tennis shoes. Brr.
Thanks to OrthoFeet, my toes will be warmer this winter.
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Theo of Golden begins as a slow roll but that in itself is a gift. Theo is captivating and his pace is enticing. So, without realizing it, I slowed down to smell the roses, as it were, and let Theo teach me something about seeing what’s right in front of me.
This review will tell you What Worked, Who It’s For, and a Caution to help you decide to put Theo of Golden on your TBR.
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Reading the Anne of Green Gables novels straight through gave me a clear picture of Anne’s character arc, a redemptive arc if ever there was one. It also showed me L. M. Montgomery’s Christian worldview. Her worldview jumps from the pages so clearly that I began to highlight the many Bible references, though none of them are given a chapter and verse.
This list of quotes from the Anne series show L.M. Montgomery’s Biblical worldview.
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When I heard about the new book by Mark Vroegop, Waiting Isn’t a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life, I knew I needed to read it. The title alone spoke to my heart. Goodness, my life has its share of uncertainties! I want real comfort in the midst of those uncertainties.
From the start, I was in good company. Vroegop makes it clear that he, too, isn’t good at waiting. I appreciated the kinship he offered throughout the book.
He starts by defining waiting: Waiting on God is living on what I know to be true about God when I don’t know what’s true about my life.
He then unpacks how we can wait on God with faith.
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2025 has been the best year for finding AFO-friendly shoes since my injury. These shoes make me feel a little more confident when I leave the house. Cute + Confidence = Win!
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Tactile paving is my nemesis. The yellow plates of bumps at the edge of a crosswalk or sidewalk were created to alert visually impaired people of an upcoming hazard. I’m so glad someone invented bumps that help, but for me, those bumps are a hazard! With God’s words to Jeremiah echoing in my mind, “I’m sticking with you,” I think I’ll watch for tactile paving as a reminder of God’s presence.
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