Month: July 2018

Opportunity to Become God’s Fixer Upper!

If you’ve ever watched (and, in my case, was addicted to) HGTV’s “Fixer Upper” (after five seasons, now only in re-runs), you saw a fun-loving and talented couple, Chip and Joanna Gaines, transform old, in need of repair homes into a beautiful work of art. You will also probably know about their Magnolia Market, their…

By Donna Wuerch July 20, 2018 Off

Safeguard Your Identity

When I heard Lauren Daigle’s new song yesterday morning as I was taking my granddaughter to work, I knew it was my inspiration for today’s post. The song’s words describe how we see and think about ourselves and, oftentimes — it’s not a pretty sight. It’s also how we think others define us. We determine…

By Donna Wuerch July 19, 2018 Off

Viva la Difference

You might think “How did THEY ever get together?” I know that’s the way it was for my husband and I. He had a serious, intuitive, methodical, perfectionist, deep-thinker personality. I, on the far end of the spectrum (as far as the East is from the West), was/am a lighthearted, sanguine, fun-loving, upbeat, go-with-the-flow personality.…

By Donna Wuerch July 18, 2018 Off

What We Need When We Are a Hot Mess

I was amused when one of my friends said “I’m a hot mess” – which meant not only is she dealing with the symptoms of “the change of life”, but she was also loaded up with so much to do and feeling so inadequate at the things she was doing. Speaking of a “hot mess”,…

By Donna Wuerch July 17, 2018 Off

So Much Heaven-on-Earth Packed Into One Day

On Saturday, Bryson and I started with breakfast at Ollie’s – a Tulsa family favorite since our first grandson was born 26 years ago. Of course, we had to make some memories there – so many trains running around the walls of the restaurant along with train memorabilia everywhere. When my oldest grandson came to…

By Donna Wuerch July 16, 2018 Off

Take the Leap of Faith

Hanging with my sweet grandson always leads to talking about animals — after all, he has 32 animals of his own. Seems we integrate some kind of animal story into just about every conversation. After all, I’ve dubbed him the “animal whisperer” because all of those critters seem to calm in his presence. I heard…

By Donna Wuerch July 15, 2018 Off

Worry FREE – Guarantee!

How is it possible to NOT WORRY in these days and times? “Don’t Worry???” You may be saying “That’s easy for you to say — you’re not facing what I’m facing today.” Perhaps not the exact challenge or situation, but I’ve known troubles and I’ve had plenty of reasons to worry. And, out of those…

By Donna Wuerch July 14, 2018 Off

Living the Dream

Just living the dream……oh what fun it is to ride and drive and jive! This sweet, little man, my youngest grandson, Bryson, and I are having a great time of summer fun. This is the first time, since my first grandchild 26 years ago, to have alone time for any length of time with one…

By Donna Wuerch July 13, 2018 Off

This is Where the Best of Me Came From

My sweet Mom, Edna Pearl Wheat, is 107 years old today and she’s having the time of her “forever after” life in heaven. These photos are of her and my granddaughter, Alexia Wallace, 15 years ago. She was in her element when she was holding the babies. I love the “before” and “after” of Alexia…

By Donna Wuerch July 12, 2018 Off

This Guy AND I Came to Live Out Loud!

Yesterday morning, I was on the road again! Thanks, Willie Nelson, for the song to accompany my travels to here, there and back again. I really am so grateful that I can hit the road at any given time to be a part of special occasions, get caught up with dear friends and family members…

By Donna Wuerch July 11, 2018 Off