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…
A Christmas to Remember Forever
Day 337 of Photo Inspirations — A Christmas to Remember Forever #TBT — Six years ago, our family was making their usual trek to Oklahoma for Christmas. Ryan, Shawntel and the boys flew into Fort Smith to hang out with her family first before coming to us in Tulsa. I’ll never forget the hilarious story that…
Christmas Lights and the Light of the World
Day 336 of Photo Inspirations — Christmas Lights and the Light of the World Among Tulsa’s great tourist attractions, one of my favorites at this time of the year, is Rhema Church’s spectacular “Christmas Lights Extravaganza” — thus my first photo inspiration. For over 30 years Rhema has provided the city with THE LIGHTS TO…
By Their Fruit, You Will Know Them
Day 335 of Photo Inspirations — By Their Fruit, You Will Know Them This photo inspiration is a lovely, thoughtful token of appreciation from this precious group of women (two were missing from the photo) for my leading them in an 8-week Bible Study that started in early October. When I was praying for wisdom…
Advent is Hope — the Great Expectation That Something Good is Coming!
Day 334 of Photo Inspirations — Advent is Hope — the Great Expectation that Something Good is Coming! I took this photo inspiration at my church yesterday, It’s the Advent Candle Wreath and the first candle (the HOPE candle) was lit. The word “advent” means a coming or arrival, especially of something or someone extremely…
Out With Fall, In With Christmas
Day 333 of Photo Inspiration — Out With Fall, In With CHRISTMAS!! My sweet kids left for home on Friday, but not before my wonderful son, Larry, completed a page-long “Honey Do” list for me. And, my precious “adopted” girl, Denise Gerrich helped me take down my Fall decor’, move it up to the attic,…
That First Grandchild Opens the Door to a Love Like No Other
Day 332 of Photo Inspirations — That First Grandchild Opens the Door to a Love Like No Other Happy 23rd Birthday to my precious, first-born grandson, Braden Wuerch! Of course, these would be my photo inspirations for remembering this special day. Though the love is no stronger for any of my six grandchildren from the…
Always Something To Be Thankful For
Day 332 of Photo Inspirations — Always Something To Be Thankful For Thanksgiving Day is past, yet the turkey leftovers and a few extra pounds are still with us. The best of what remains is still the sweet atmosphere of gratitude. I’m so grateful for the time with my family and especially grateful to celebrate…
It’s Just a Photo…..Or Is It?
Day 331 of Photo Inspirations — It’s JUST a Photo….Or is it? #TBT — Throwback Thursday and Throwback Thanksgiving Happy Thanksgiving! I’m not sure it’s that my childhood memories are so vague, or that this season of the year holds SO MANY memories with my children and grandchildren, or that there are so many precious…