May THE FORCE Be With You
Day 356 of Photo Inspirations — May THE FORCE Be With You I no sooner arrived in Texas to begin the Christmas festivities with my family here, than I heard “We’re going to see Star Wars tonight!” I loved it. Going together to a movie at Christmas is a traditional “must do” activity for us.…
I Breathed a Sign of Relief
Day 355 of Photo Inspirations — I Breathed a Sigh of Relief In years past, my Christmas traditions started right after Thanksgiving. I loved this time of the year so much that I decorated every bedroom with it’s own fully decorated, lit tree. The inside and outside of the house looked like a Christmas Store.…
These Two Gals With Me From the Start
Day 354 of Photo Inspirations — These Two Gals With Me From the Start Yesterday Mom (my mom-in-law) and Karen (my sis-in-law) had our little gift exchange before I head to Texas today. These two gals are so dear to me. We’ve been together since the very beginning of the courtship of my sweetheart and…
The World Needs a STABLE Influence
Day 353 of Photo Inspirations — The World Needs a STABLE Influence The phrase, “under the influence”, is typically used in defining someone’s mental or physical faculties that are impaired because they are intoxicated or on drugs. But, I heard that phrase used yesterday to describe those of us who are “high” on the Christmas…
Christmases in Heaven Are Beyond Compare
Day 352 of Photo Inspirations — Christmases in Heaven Are Beyond Compare #TBT This is Roscoe Owen Wheat, Sr., my sweet Daddy who graduated to heaven 51 years ago today, December 17th, 1964. I was 15. I remember that day so clearly. I came home from school and found him lying on my bed. I…
Celebrating Faith and Friendship
Day 251 of Photo Inspirations — Celebrating Faith and Friendship — That’s Christmas! Yes, my photo inspirations for today are these precious women that I do life with. That’s what a small group is all about. We share and celebrate each others’ victories and we pray and encourage each other in times of need. These…
You Are Always On My Mind
Day 350 of Photo Inspirations — You Are Always On My Mind At the end of 2014 when I was seeking God about my assignment for 2015, I clearly knew that my 2015 blogs would be inspired by photos. So that has been my mission. Just 15 days to go…..and then I’ll start my new…
Who Are You Hanging Out With?
Day 349 of Photo Inspirations — Who Are You Hanging Out With? On Saturday, I went for my monthly weigh-in at Weight Watchers. For 30+ years, Weight Watchers has been my accountability and sustainability partner to keep this girl in line when it comes to maintaining a healthy weight. I reached my goal weight many…
Christmas Spirit is Alive and Well in Tulsa
Day 348 of Photo Inspirations — Christmas Spirit is Alive and Well in Tulsa I’ll admit it — I’m a hopeless romantic and I love the sweet and tender love stories on the Hallmark Channel — especially at Christmas. I am basking in the Christmas spirit and I love those sweet love stories — “the…
What’s the Balance in YOUR Praise Bank?
Day 346 of Photo Inspirations — What’s the Balance in YOUR Praise Bank? Yesterday was a big “I-praise-You-and-thank-You-God kind of day. I noticed it. I noticed Him. I acknowledged Him throughout my day. It was a beautiful, glorious day outside. It was 75 degrees in Tulsa. “Thank you, God, for this beautiful day.” I…