I’m sitting here in my office during the blizzard today Jessica (which I know you’re seeing too!) and when I read your comment I laughed out loud. You should do a blog post called “Grab His Testicles!” I would leave a nice long comment on it. 🙂 I’m sure you could think of something. :O

One time, many years ago, I saw an episode of the Oprah Winfrey show which was focused on women’s self defense. I don’t remember a lot of the show but at one point they brought in a man to “attack” a woman so she could practice her “new moves.” I will never forget seeing and hearing Oprah yell, quite loudly, “GRAB HIS TESTICLES!!!!!!!!!” And I have to say the phrase pops into my head from time to time when I think of or hear of things related to self defense. She also used the phrase “divide and conquer” in regard to that bodily area and that phrase comes up in other settings too and I always chuckle to myself. Well, not always to myself.

Anyway, there you go. =)

Hi Linda! Next time I will be better prepared on the Timber Twister. I so admire Gracia Burnham and thank you for mentioning the book – will read it. Blizzard is upon us now…..talk soon.

Oh dear – I wouldn’t want to make you stumble, Kay! 🙂 I also hope you don’t find the book depressing – Ember thought it sounded like it might be. I actually found it inspiring, even if there were sad parts. Yes, I have read Ann Voskamp’s book and love her blog too. A friend of mine just told me she had read One Thousand Gifts for the third time and it had sunk in on the third read. 🙂 Maybe it’s time for me to read it again too. God bless your week too…..

I would like Fi’s recipe if she has one and could share. I also ordered the book you mentioned, Ember. And “Lying Awake” wasn’t depressing to me – it was quite the opposite, because the main character learns how to trust God in new ways and in the dark, I guess you could say. Blessings on you and yours today….

What a nice way to describe Clara’s expression, Roberta! Yes, it was a full weekend and I was grateful for everything about it. Your prayer group sounds wonderful – I’m envious of that, Roberta. And I must respond to your comment about my relationship with God…I feel I am a beginner in many ways of trying to walk with the Lord. I hope I never convey to people that I’m anything but a fellow learner/traveler on the way. I do yearn for so much more than I’ve experienced, but my family could tell you quite honestly about the ways my life doesn’t look like I “have quite the relationship going” with God. It makes me all the more thankful for His grace and mercy….because the older I get, the more I see I need it. God bless your week in NYC dear Roberta!