Category Archives: Uncategorized

Grace 7 July 2016

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I’ve fallen in love with grace. I love noticing the graceful way different creatures move: horses galloping over meadows, flying over log jumps and climbing mountain trails. I love the way their muzzles sink into cool water to drink, throats … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Hard Lessons 6 July 2016

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Sally Gerard

There have been so many hard lessons for me to learn: I’ve learned not to judge by outward appearance; the kindest, gentlest soul can be housed in the roughest exterior. I’ve learned that it’s easier to face conflict and trial … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Faith 5 July 2016

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I have faith in love, truth, and family. Above all, I have faith in God. My heart, soul, mind, and body know that God can be counted on no matter what. When I see the stars in the heavens, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Freedom 4 July 2016

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I don’t think anything is free. Most everything has a price, whether it be in time, money, struggle, pain, work, or attitude. To be able to enjoy a sunset, you don’t need money, but you need time and space and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Sleep 30 June 2016

Posted on June 30, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I do my best to get a good night’s sleep. I go to bed fairly early in order to accommodate my brain which chooses to wake me around 4:30 most mornings. I don’t sleep much, but consider a good night … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

If Only 29 June 2016

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Sally Gerard

If only I didn’t need to sleep, then I’d have much more time with which to get my work done and write! If only I could be myself no matter what, then I’d be much more confident. If only all … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Hot or Cold 28 June 2016

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I get chilled easily, but being hot is so much worse because you can only do so many things to stay cool or try to cool off. Probably the hottest I’ve ever been is running a grain truck during wheat … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

A Perfect Day 27 June 2016

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Sally Gerard

My perfect day would start with an early morning run to gather my thoughts and plans for this ideal day, as well as to check in with God for some daily conversation.  Upon returning home, I’ll linger over coffee and … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | Leave a comment

Grandma Thirtle 23 June 2016

Posted on June 23, 2016 by Sally Gerard

I can remember staying with my Grandma Thirtle in her little apartment close to downtown Omaha. I remember the bumpy coverlet on her bed, like a Matelesse type pattern. I’m not really sure what it was called. I loved looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged | 2 Comments

Destruction 22 June 2016

Posted on June 22, 2016 by Sally Gerard

We work pretty hard to nurture our trees, bushes, native grasses and my garden. We hoe and till and water and pray. Our trees, bushes, native grasses and my garden know this song by heart:       Inch by … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , | Leave a comment