Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My Top Three for the Week: 3.)  An exhilarating run on an exceptionally warm October evening, followed by a hot shower, a bowl of popcorn, a glass of A&W, and watching an episode of Castle. The ingredients for a perfect evening. 🙂 2.)  Finally, after several years, finding strength to truly forgive myself for a… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Family, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

The Week's Top Three: 3.)  Completing the first draft of my book Shear Madness, which I began in Camp Nano this past July, and beginning to loosely plan the second in the series, Brush with Death, for NaNoWriMo next month. 2.)  That first sweet, juicy, crunchy bite of a Honeycrisp apple on a fall day. Mmmmmm...they are the best!… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

The week's top three: 3.)  When I click on the Publish button to publish a blog post and that beautiful pop-up appears that says "No writing errors were found." Simple joy! 🙂 2.)  The beauty of color - purple ink on white paper, the brilliant pinks, reds and oranges of a sunrise, the bright blue… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Quotes

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

The top of my gratitude list for this past week: 3.)  The smell and feel of the cool fall air and the fresh beauty of an autumn thunderstorm. 2.)  Triple chocolate chunk and pumpkin spice ice cream - not together. 🙂 Yum! 1.)  One-on-one time with my adult sons. Priceless! What tops your list? “One of the main… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Gratitude, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My Top Three This Week: 3.)  Publishing a blog post and seeing the pop-up box that says no errors have been found! 🙂 2.)  My novel, The Inheritance, completed and available on Amazon, and that sweet feeling of thankfulness as I held that first copy in my hands. 1.)  An early morning walk with my dog, Roxie, a cup… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Writing

Thankful Thursday – My Passions

I feel so blessed that my passions in life can also honor God. While I'm well aware that I'm not even close to perfect and I clearly make mistakes, my passion to be the best wife, mother, and grandmother I can possibly be inspires me to get my hope, strength, and guidance from God.  It gives… Continue reading Thankful Thursday – My Passions