Author Archives: Pati L Rader

Caring Connections

For the first time in a few years I opened up a box of old cards. Caring Connections in the form of handwritten postcards from long ago. In a small bag there is a stack of postcards I have managed to save over the years. Perhaps because they didn’t take much space, or they wereContinueContinue reading “Caring Connections”

My Front Space Garden…

During a conversation with a dear friend today, it became clear that this season is revealing new growth in many ways. As a side note I highly recommend and pray that should you find yourself experiencing loss, change, or anything that disrupts your usual way of life, that you would welcome the opportunity to shareContinueContinue reading “My Front Space Garden…”

How Much Time Do You Have?…

What’s the first thought or response that popped into your head when you read the title for this blog? Were you thinking in moments as in how much longer do I need to wait on hold for someone to answer my call after multiple attempts to speak to a human. Or were you remembering somethingContinueContinue reading “How Much Time Do You Have?…”

Growing Through Grief-Never Alone

This week I was asked to share my testimony with my new small group. It was a huge blessing to me to be able to put into words this and previous seasons that have brought me to where I am today. Writing these words, and then speaking them helped me realize where God has broughtContinueContinue reading “Growing Through Grief-Never Alone”

What do you do with your ‘Snowed In’ Time?

Maybe the question should be what do you NOT do with your time? Some of it being the obvious when the weather conditions indicate icy roads sleet and snow and warnings to not drive unless you absolutely have to. Don’t go outside without a jacket and boots on. Don’t leave your thermostat too low orContinueContinue reading “What do you do with your ‘Snowed In’ Time?”