It was the advent of the second plane, sharking in low over the Statue of Liberty: that was the defining moment. Until then, America thought she was witnessing nothing more serious than the worst aviation disaster in history; now she had a sense of the fantastic vehemence ranged against her … For those thousands in […]
Focus On The Basics-Key Lessons From Flight
“And like no other sculpture in the history of art, the dead engine and dead airframe come to life at the touch of a human hand, and join their life with the pilot’s own.” ― Richard Bach, A Gift Of Wings To focus on the basics will provide an unshakeable stability when nothing seems fixed. In these […]
An Inspiring Reflective Happy Birthday To Awesome America
“Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.” —John F. Kennedy Happy birthday, America! For some years, I have read a daily devotional, Give Him 15. […]
Three Transformational And Memorable Stories That Connect Time
“Family stories can be told nearly anywhere. They cost us only our time, our memories, our creativity. They can inspire us, protect us, and bind us to others. So be generous with your stories, and be generous in your stories. Remember that your children may have them for a lifetime.” Elaine Reese Collecting and recording […]
How To Examine The Past Without Getting Stuck – Class Reunions
“The Past Forever Gone – The Future Still Our Own” – Plainville High School Class of ’71 Motto I attended the 45th reunion of the Plainville High School, class of ’71 just ten years ago – examine the past. It was four days of clean air, green landscapes, and a serious overload of memories. Good memories. […]
The Lasting Impact Of Genuine Influencers
“It’s not over until you win!” – Marilyn Hickey Awareness of impact influencers in our lives is an important life skill. I freely admit to the filters I use as to what and who I listen to. I read, listen to, and surround myself with people who challenge, encourage, and call me out when necessary, […]
Laying Our Loved Ones To Rest With Honor And Dignity
“The first night in Morotai, the Japanese sent over a bomber on the north end of the island. The next day we went out and dug a deeper foxhole.” – Lt. Joseph F. Cullen, Personal Diary My husband went to rent a car for a trip to the west coast. The occasion: A memorial service […]
Eighty Years Of Hope With Mission Aviation Fellowship
“Whatever the changes might be, I want the generations who come after us to be thankful for the work that we are striving hard to get right and to see that we were dependent on the Lord and sought His leading. ” – David Holsten, President and CEO, Mission Aviation Fellowship, US 2025 marked eighty […]
He Is Risen! He is Risen Indeed! Celebrate!
Then the angel said to the women, ‘Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. The resurrection of Jesus Christ. That historical event that brings out chocolate bunnies, colored eggs, and marshmallow peeps. I like chocolate […]