Glad to point to Lois’s post, Barbara. I appreciate how we all learn from each other in the blogging world, in easy and hard ways at times. I know the internet brings LOTS of troubles with it, but God uses it for good and I’m grateful.

Thanks for giving us such great material to think about, Lois! I continue to think about your words as I try to listen more. I’ve noticed that it does “cost” me more attention to be a more generous listener, but it’s worth it. I finished “You’re Not Listening” over the weekend and give it a 5 star rating.

Thanks, Leanne. Yes, I’m hoping to get better at it in the second half of life too. It definitely presents us with new opportunities to experiment in different ways with what we have to give and who we give it to!

I can imagine that nurse’s expression now. I know I am surprised if someone remembers a conversation I’ve had with them before. It can seem like such a small thing, but it really can make a difference in someone feeling loved. Thanks for sharing that, Floyd. I know God is using you as you interact with people every day.

Thanks, Bettie. I was in conversations over the weekend and while trying to concentrate more on what others were saying, I totally lost my own train of thought. That was probably for the best. ha. If what we need to say is really important, I trust God will bring it back to mind.