I've been a bit of a slacker lately. Although, I guess slacker isn't an accurate term. Life has been exceptionally busy, but I'm so grateful that I've got a good life to live. My son was the passenger in a car that was totaled in an accident two days ago and he came out of it with… Continue reading Hodge Podge and Update
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Throwback Thursday–On Tuesday
I've always had a bit of rebellion coursing through my veins. Thank goodness it's mellowed as I've gotten older to breaking only trivial rules--like deciding to post a Thursday post on a Tuesday. 🙂 I found another poem I'd written a very long time ago, shortly after the birth of my oldest son, Benjamin, who turns… Continue reading Throwback Thursday–On Tuesday
T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
Top of My List for the Week: 3.) Getting a letter in the mail from Mamounata, one of my sponsor children from Burkina Faso. She has such a passion for learning, for Jesus, and is so filled with gratitude. She inspires me. 2.) Seeing my son and granddaughter come through the front door, he with that… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday
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
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
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
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
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
“R” is for…
One of my very dearest friends named her dog Rahab. One day when we were out for a walk, she was telling me the story of how her son thought it was terrible that she named the dog Rahab. "Why is it terrible?" asked my friend. "Mom!" He looked at her as if she were… Continue reading “R” is for…
TGIF – Gratitude Friday
Top three things I’m especially grateful for this week: 1.) The act of service I've chosen to do for the Lenten season that enhances my prayer life and closeness to God. 2.) The unexpected text message from my married son filling me in on my granddaughter and letting me know I was in his thoughts. What a… Continue reading TGIF – Gratitude Friday
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