A while back I read the book Praying for Strangers: An Adventure of the Human Spirit by River Jordan, and at the time I had no idea how that book would impact my life. The book is about the 2009 New Year's Resolution of an introverted woman whose sons were about to go off to war. Her quest… Continue reading Praying for Strangers
Category: Gratitude
TGIF – Gratitude Friday
The top three things I'm especially grateful for this past week: 1. My sweet nephew, a man of God, integrity and a heart patient miracle, sailing through a serious brain surgery, sense of humor intact. He's my inspiration. 2. Finishing the final revision of my novel, The Inheritance. OMGoodness! I'm not sure if I'm thrilled, scared to… Continue reading TGIF – Gratitude Friday
Happy Memorial Day
These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a long history of patriotism and honor - and a nation who has fought many battles to keep our country free from threats of terror. Michael N. Castle Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/topics/topic_memorialday.html#G7szRXqC2XTO2lcE.99 These fallen heroes represent the character of a nation who has a… Continue reading Happy Memorial Day
TGIF – Gratitude Friday
Getting back to the Friday posts on gratitude that ended when the A to Z Blogging Challenge began. 🙂 The top three things I'm especially grateful for this past week: 1.) Thursday afternoon off work to snuggle up with a light blanket and Roxie (my dog), a cup of tea and a good book while listening… Continue reading TGIF – Gratitude Friday
A Mother’s Day Thanksgiving
I've been a lazy blogger the past week. That being said, I've been breathing new life into revising my novel, The Inheritance, and I'm seeing the final touches being completed in the very near future. Near, as in by mid-June. 🙂 My husband and I are taking a much needed vacation this next week--leaving in the morning--so… Continue reading A Mother’s Day Thanksgiving
“Z” is for…
Zoey and Zig Ziglar Yes, you read that correctly. My favorite "Z" word in the whole world is Zoey, my precious granddaughter. There is none so perfect as she. 🙂 Especially in her sassy little leopard print dress. And Zig Ziglar? I couldn't think of a better way to end this remarkable blog challenge than… Continue reading “Z” is for…
“Y”is for…
Practicing yoga has woven its way through various aspects of this life I live. The parallels are multiple in number, and I believe it’s more than mere coincidence that it’s called “practicing” yoga. It’s a discipline that allows an opportunity to practice becoming better–at yoga and at living life. Each stretch and pose, as uncomfortable and awkward… Continue reading “Y”is for…
“M” is for…
Mamounata. And Alex and Amede. These three precious children have changed my life. They've taken me out of my own self-centeredness by sharing their lives with me. Mamaounata is 9 years old, from Burkina Faso, and likes dolls and group games; Alex is 14, from Tanzania, and likes soccer and singing; and Amede is 8,… Continue reading “M” is for…
“L” is for…
My Top Ten: 10.) Always follow the golden rule--Treat others as you would like to be treated. 9.) Be what you want to be, not what someone else wants you to be. 8.) It's okay to hate the sin, but love the sinner. We are all, every one of us, sinners. 7.) True happiness isn't… Continue reading “L” is for…
“H” is for…
It's my favorite place in the entire world. But more than a place, I think of it as a state of being. Home is where I am when I have my kids and grandkids with me, whether it's at my house or elsewhere. Home is where I am when I'm on a nature walk, feeling… Continue reading “H” is for…
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