The gathering for the birthday celebration was in the backyard. Complete with finger foods, cupcakes, and games. A wonderful celebration with friends and… Actually, family couldn’t be present for the celebration. Without community there would not have been a celebration. Gathering together with friends from the local church made it a great day. With community…

It starts with two. Someone makes the call, reaches out, invites and then waits. You have to be willing to patiently wait. If you are in a hurry, reaching out to someone that has been isolated, alone, thoughts of doubt flooding their mind, won’t work. The call was made. The invitation was accepted. Now it…

I had never been to the famous Elevator in Oregon City even though I have lived in Oregon for 10 years. My husband surprised me with a visit. As we reached the top of elevator, I suddenly began to put the city together. I was given a new perspective. A new perspective can bring needed…