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…
Mary, Did You Know?
Day 345 of Photo Inspirations — Mary, Did You Know? This photo inspiration and this song bring Mary right to where we are. It helps us to know she was one of us. She was a woman with real emotions, real challenges, and real love for her baby boy. In 1984 Mark Lowery wrote…
Blessed are the Merciful
Day 344 of Photo Inspirations — Blessed are the Merciful We’re into the Advent/Christmas Season by a couple of weeks now, and though it’s the most wonderful time of the year, we’ve all probably had an occasion to be unhappy and disgruntled with someone or something. And, BIG surprise….. someone might even be unhappy with…
This is What Prayer, Faith, and Giving God First Place Looks Like
Day 343 of Photo Inspirations — This is what Prayer, Faith, and Giving God First Place Looks Like In an upside down world where many folks prefer hanging out in the darkness more than THE LIGHT– the ones who want prayer out of schools, the marketplace, their homes, their work and even their lives —…
Sweetheart, You’ve Got Your Girl!
Day 342 of Photo Inspirations — Sweetheart, You’ve Got Your Girl My obstetrician was going on a 2-week vacation right when my baby was due, and since he had been my “go-to” doc throughout my pregnancy, I didn’t want to take a chance on him not being there for me. Doc told me the baby…
Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy!
Day 341 of Photo Inspirations — Oh Tidings of Comfort and Joy From first hand experience, I know that this time of year can cause painful memories of a loved one’s parting. My Dad passed away on December 17th when I was 15 years old, and my Sweetheart passed away on November 16th. But rather…
Waiting, Anticipating, Preparing
Day 340 of Photo Inspirations — Waiting, Anticipating, Preparing The word “nesting” has frequently been on my mind over the last several days. “Nesting” is that word used when a pregnant woman is close to that day when her baby will arrive. She wakes up one morning feeling energetic and wanting to clean and organize…
It’s NESTING Time or is it BUY NOW and DO MORE Time?
Day 338 of Photo Inspirations — It’s NESTING Time or is it BUY NOW and DO MORE Time? Oh my — the holiday ads, promotions and marketing campaigns are amped up. Everyday, the message is “buy now for best bargains”, 50% off today only, deal of the day. BUY — BUY — BUY!! There…