Good morning. Four deer nibbling grass in our partially snow-covered lawn as a went out for the paper. Beautiful creatures of God. I want to take a few moments to reflect on a past Sunday. Mixed weather, from 30 degrees in Springfield Sunday to 55 in St. Louis in the afternoon. Throughout the day, as… Continue reading He is With Me…
I am a collector of bears. Yes, I know, bears are for toddlers, but at eighty-four we sometimes have toddler characteristics, so welcome to my stuffed family. Recently I received a gift of about a dozen new bear “cousins” to add to the family. In celebration, we had a meal together. A pair of newly… Continue reading Togetherness
This week has brought tears as well as joyful celebrations. Below you see our nineteen-year-old kitty on her last day of life. Illness overcame her until she barely ate, dropped weight to under four pounds, and could walk only with effort. Why an adult should shed tears over a fuzzy friend, is beyond me, but… Continue reading Tears and Joy
What you are viewing is not a turtle, not an ancient rock, but unbelievably, a success story. Those of you have followed me over time, understand that a cook, I am NOT. Cream of green bean STEM soup was an underwhelming non-success. A story in my book, Ransom Notes, relates the tale of when I… Continue reading Crusty Bread
Roses are red Skies are blue God’s love Reaches out to you. Hopefully, each of you today is remembering our Great Lover of All, the one and only, Jesus Christ. The psalmist David said it so well. “Many are the woes of the wicked, but the Lord’s unfailing love surrounds the one who trusts in… Continue reading Happy Heart Day
Good morning from Illinois. Found a fall picture to cheer me up, as winter blues attempt to fill my soul. These creatures are so beautiful. This morning there must have been over a hundred white pelicans, getting a breakfast of fish, as their long beaks dipped into the water. Reflections this week slip back to… Continue reading Beethoven’s Ninth and God’s Presence
For one friend recently, the thought of seeing flowers again was almost never going to happen. Recently, we will call her Connie, was feeling weak and dizzy. Being near the bathroom, she attempted to sit and rest on the toilet. Then, before she could get her balance, she tumbled into the bathtub. For most of… Continue reading Answered Prayer
Are you complaining today about the cooking facilities at your home? Has your freezer destroyed your favorite garden produce saved for delicious, fresh vegetable soup? Did one of the kids/spouse/visitor just drop your favorite mixing bowl or the antique glass from grandma’s legacy? Perhaps you or one of the kids thought you burned the toast… Continue reading Say “Thank You God for Everyday Comfort”
Friends of Ransom Notes, I have been so serious of late. Thought I should add just a bit of fun. A friend sent me this pancake design. Bake one and then share it with some kids, or adults who wish they were kids, or teens or still act like kids. Everyone (or nearly everyone) loves… Continue reading Just for Fun
Just as Kitty needs water frequently, so do we need to drink the spiritual water of life. Our sixteen-year-old cat is no longer able to leap over mountains (or even up on high sinks.) We must gently pick her up, turn on the water, and then she must of her own free will, do the… Continue reading Lessons from our Kitty (16-Year-old cat who we call, “Kitty”)
Kathryn Ransom 