Author Archives: dorissavanover

About dorissavanover

Wife, mom, mom-in-law, and grandma, I write stories of everyday blessings - those ordinary moments that become extraordinary when we become aware of being in God's awesome presence. Recently retired, I enjoyed twenty-eight years of employment as an executive assistant to a commercial real estate broker. I'm excited to have more time to write and share the wonders of living an abundantly fulfilling life; a life of having a real relationship with Jesus Christ, our Savior, the Son of our very loving Heavenly Father.

A Joyfully Divine Reassurance

Posted on March 17, 2018 by dorissavanover

Okay, I know that serving my Heavenly Father is a privilege, not a chore, but still… Raised in the fifties, I was taught to be responsible, and all the sayings that went with that lesson were repeated reminders in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Still Learning | Tagged divine, family, gifts, Heavenly, Joy, kindness, love, mercy, reassurance, service, work | 4 Comments

Today We Laughed!

Posted on February 24, 2018 by dorissavanover

Two weeks ago, on Saturday, February 10th, I took my husband of 46 ½ years to the emergency room after about three weeks of him not being able to get rid of a cough, tiredness, shortness of breath, and various … Continue reading →

Posted in Sharing my Walk | Tagged answers, faith, God, Gratitude, healing, Joy, laughter, prayers, thanks, trust | 4 Comments

Choose Joy

Posted on February 9, 2018 by dorissavanover

My friend and I talked on the phone this morning, and she told me of the Lord reminding her to pray for those in need, and to not forget to keep her joy in the Lord, knowing “He’s got this.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Still Learning | Tagged blessings, God, guilt, hurt, Joy, love, prayer, trials, trust | 2 Comments

Trusting in Our Father’s Care

Posted on February 9, 2018 by dorissavanover

I’ve been praying for our Heavenly Father to bless and comfort my aunt and her husband. He is ill and on hospice care and the two of them are facing some really hard times together. They’ve been married over fifty … Continue reading →

Posted in Still Learning | Tagged blessings, care, comfort, God, grieving, heaven, hospice, prayers, trust | 2 Comments

You’re Not Following My Directions!

Posted on January 27, 2018 by dorissavanover

“Hey, aren’t you going to get in the right lane, so you can turn onto the interstate?” My husband and I, after running a few errands, were going to eat lunch and I just knew the restaurant was “that” way. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sharing my Walk | Tagged answers, blessings, confusion, faith, God, guidance, Heavenly Father, love, peace, prayer, questions, trust | 3 Comments

Doubly Blessed and Very Grateful

Posted on January 26, 2018 by dorissavanover

I have been learning how to let my days unfold, instead of cramming too much into too little time. Retired, along with my husband, we are finding out that the days don’t have to be so scheduled in order to … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude | Tagged abundance, blessings, God, Gratitude, Joy, love, provision, puzzle, thanks | 10 Comments

The Answer that Never Fails

Posted on January 21, 2018 by dorissavanover

There are so many things I don’t know or understand, but of one thing I am certain. If I need an answer for myself or someone else, I always have an answer that never fails: “Take it to the Lord … Continue reading →

Posted in Still Learning, Uncategorized | Tagged Christian, faith, God, Holy Spirit, Jesus, learning, prayer, trust, waiting | 5 Comments

Let the Day Unfold

Posted on January 17, 2018 by dorissavanover

Picture this: a pretty piece of folded cloth lies before you and you know there is something amazing folded inside. You have a choice: You might hastily tug, pull, and maybe rip the beautiful cloth (a treasure in its own … Continue reading →

Posted in Still Learning | Tagged blessing, freedom, goal, God, Joy, learning, Lord, treasure, waiting | 5 Comments