by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Feb 24, 2006 | Uncategorized
My husband and I had the pleasure of cruising in the Caribbean for 7 nights recently. This was the fourth cruise for us and the accomodations on the ms Westerdam (Holland America Line) were the best we’d experienced. I must say, however, that I was disappointed...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Nov 8, 2005 | Uncategorized
In the last two weeks I’ve been notified that my boss of eight years, who also hired me for my current job, has accepted a promotion to another position. I am feeling some anxiety as I wait to meet my new soon-to-be boss. I’ve enjoyed a good relationship...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Oct 5, 2005 | Uncategorized
Today I was visiting with a friend and talking about events that occurred in 1997. Remembering the things that were going on in my life then and considering how much has changed about me since then, I am struck by how little the outward circumstances of my life have...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Sep 14, 2005 | Uncategorized
A friend of mine had serious shoulder surgery and has been horizontal on my sofa now for 36 hours. She is far from going home, it seems. Maybe in another 36 hours, when she’s due to return to the doctor’s office for bandage change and recheck, she’ll...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Sep 11, 2005 | Uncategorized
The women’s event at the little country church went well. I felt comfortable there among them, a very loving and welcoming group. My cold didn’t interfere too much with my efforts to speak. The pastor was very appreciative and complimentary of what I...
by Cathy Boyd Byrd | Sep 9, 2005 | Uncategorized
In 1997 the first sign of a pending spiritual and emotional battle was a car trip during which I was singing and praising the Lord for the beauty of the early dawning day. As I did so, I said, “Surely the Lord has created the beauty of this earth for His glory...