Family, Gratitude

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My Top Three for the Week: 3.)  The joy and peace that comes from the "normalcy" of routine after realizing it's been so long without it. It's like finding my security blanket after losing it for a while. 2.)  My small personal sized scent diffuser on my desk at work misting the exhilarating scent of Inspiration from Young… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Family, Fun, Gratitude

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My Top Three for the Week: 3.)  The first juicy red tomato from my patio tomato plant. Yum! 2.)  My sister and nephew visiting from Minnesota, one of my sons being here as well, and the four of us sitting around the kitchen table late into the evening reminiscing and laughing so hard we were in… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Nature, Quotes

Timeout Tuesday

Take a moment from the daily chaos to breathe. Taste the beauty of nature and bask in the glow of tranquility. "I thank you God for this most amazing day, for the leaping greenly spirits of trees, and for the blue dream of sky and for everything which is natural, which is infinite, which is… Continue reading Timeout Tuesday

Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

            My Top Three for the Week: 3.)  The joy of going on a weekend getaway for my wedding anniversary. It's been an amazing eleven years married to the most amazing man and my best friend! 2.)  The soothing feeling from listening to the beautiful music of David Nevue. Here… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Family, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My top three for the week: 3.)  Watching my 22-year-old son play in a soccer tournament. I love to watch him play. His speed, skill  and agility are delightful to watch and I'm so proud of him. 2.)  Opening the door one evening to find my 25-year-old son and my 16-month-old granddaughter standing there, both… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My top three for this week: 3.)  A beautiful long bike ride filled with conversation with God and abundant blessings. 2.)  My dad telling me on the phone how much he's enjoying my novel and how proud he is of me. (Do we ever outgrow the need for and joy of our parents' approval?) 1.)  A youtube video… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – On Saturday

I'm a little late but didn't want to let this post slip through the cracks. There's so much to be grateful for that it seems a shame not to express it openly. My top three for the past week: 3.)  Being a Minnesota girl, now living in Colorado for 17 years, going to the Minnesota… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – On Saturday

Family, Fun, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

Healing Words

Today, July 8th, marks eight days of celebrating life, and each day hereafter, yet another. A year ago, I posted a blog entry on life circumstances that have made July a very difficult month to get through. I had mentioned how each year I would find myself holding my breath just waiting for July to end,… Continue reading Healing Words

Family, Fun, Gratitude

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

With such a big week, it's difficult to narrow it down to three, as blessings flowed--and keep flowing--abundantly. However, keeping consistent with my Friday posts, my top three for the week: 3.) The amazing freedoms in our country, none that have come without a steep price by dedicated and loyal military men and women, that give… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My top three for the week: 3.)  My faith giving me confidence that my dear friend Guy is home with Jesus after a long, brutal struggle with liver cancer. He's home and free. 2.)  Amazing friends who make the journey of life so much sweeter. 1.)  Unhurried time and conversation with each of my boys individually,… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday