Journey’s End

A Normal Day??

/ Dora Hiers
What’s that?


I can tell you that, by default, “normal” means something different for everyone. And sometimes normal isn’t, well, normal. Depends on who you’re asking. 

Some people prefer chaos. Thrive on it actually.
Me? I prefer normal. Routine. Predictable. Typical. 
Days where I have a set schedule: 
mornings = writing
lunch = hubby
afternoons = catching up on household chores or marketing.

Lately, life is anything but normal. 
But that’s OK. Because…

God orchestrates circumstances and events to order my day. 
If I had gone to Target instead of agreeing to keep a sick grandchild, would I have been involved in the auto accident that occurred about the same time I would have been there? Hmmm…
Have you considered how He might cause your day to go off track ~off your track, not His~ so you could have a normal day? 


We can make our plans, but the Lord determines our steps. Proverbs 16:9 (NLT)


Thank You, God, for overriding my plans. Help me not to be irritated at the change in my day, but, rather, to welcome and to praise You for it.

Has God orchestrated circumstances or events in your life so you could experience a normal day?

Happy Father’s Day!

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Dad





My sweet hubby 




Our son, John. (on the left)




You set an awesome example of what fatherhood is all about. You inspire those around you. You are legacy makers.

You…

~drop everything when a family member needs you
~work together on do-it-yourself projects
~conspire ways to spend time together, like NASCAR trips and vacations
~talk often, even when miles separate
~give advice only when asked. Hmmm, it counts if only one of these dads does that, right? 🙂
~teach and inspire your children to be their best
~love your wife and your family
These men bless my life in so many ways. I’m thankful to walk this journey with them.

Children’s children are a crown to the aged, 
and parents are the pride of their children. (Prov 17:6 NIV)
Did you catch that?
“Parents are the pride of their children.” 
Not children are the pride of their parents. 
I’m extremely proud of my parents. For their accomplishments, and for what they instilled in my life, the values they taught me.


We pass through different stages in our lives regarding our parents. 
As youngsters, we listen to them and obey. 
As teens, even as young adults, we roll our eyes and do our own thing, maybe even rebel.
But as we mature into adulthood, we look to them for advice and listen to their wisdom. 
It’s that life cycle, don’t you think?


What about you? Which stage are you at in life?


Happy Father’s Day 
to all dads and to all those who fill the role of father. 
May your special day be filled with love and laughter.









Join us at the…

/ Dora Hiers

York County Public Library 

7-8 p.m.

Thursday, June 14

for A Glimpse Into Publishing. 

Signed copies of Journey’s End & Journey’s Edge will be available.
York County Library
Tabb Branch
100 Long Green Blvd
Yorktown, VA