Our One-of-A-Kind Shoes Made By THE Designer
“Give a gal the right shoes and she can conquer the world” — Marilyn Monroe. That quote, and, especially that adorable little girl prancing around in her Mama’s shoes, sure does bring a smile to my face. Little girls just want to be like their Mamas. But, there’s something about us BIG girls that want…
Make a Better World — It Starts With You and Me
The Pessimist moans, “I could make a better world than this.” The Optimist sings, “Go for it !!! That’s what God put you here for!” Indeed we can make this world a better place by taking on an attitude of “I’m here — not to just take up space, but God placed me here on…
Living in the Sweet Spot
Want to know the secret to my joy, my peace, my place of absolute contentment? I’ll admit – “I’m in a sweet spot!” Even, the very day of the “big reveal” of my Sweetheart’s diagnosis – Stage 4 Kidney Cancer – I was enveloped in a blanket of peace. And to this very day, I…
Life Can Be a Great Adventure….It’s Up to You!
Helen Keller said, “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing!” Helen overcame the adversity of being blind and deaf to become one of the 20th century’s leading humanitarians, ADVENTURING into life, and accomplishing great things. That’s what I love about little kids — you’ll find them climbing the shelves of a pantry or jumping…
At the End of Your Rope — Hold On!
Feel like you’ve failed at something one too many times…..and you’re ready to throw in the towel? Feel like you’ve prayed too many times….and the answer just has not come? Feel like you’re at the end of your rope…..and there’s no where else, or no one else, to go to? And, you’ve even spoken the…
Ever Have a Day When the Last Straw Broke the Camel’s Back?
Ever have one of those days when, in spite of all your good deeds, good thoughts, good intentions…..that — out of nowhere — you just blow it? I may give the impression that I’m Pollyannaish (that word is from “Pollyanna,” the heroine of the famous 1913 novel “Pollyanna”, whose outlook on life was one of…
What Are You Filled With?
What Are You Filled With? For many reasons, I love being a participant in the Wallace household when I’m able to take off a few days. There’s nothing more hilarious than being a part of their family’s conversations around the dinner table, or being a part of playing a board game or their family adventures.…
Mothering Isn’t Reserved Only For Mothers
This meal was absolutely delicious — prepared by Alexia Wallace — with the guidance of Denise Gerrich (aka Neicey), Payton & Alexia’s au pair, mentor, “foods/cooking” teacher, and God’s special angel to the Wallace Family. What a blessing she has been to them. Denise realizes she is planting great seeds into the lives of others.…
The Master Musician & Master Craftsman = Restoration of Things….and People
“Before & After” photos of a very used, scratched and abused piano bench — the accompanying piece to the baby grand piano that my grandson had been praying for. Neither piece is new, but when Payton plays it, it sounds like a Steinway — at least in this Nana’s ears. And his Mom restored the…
Who or What are the Tools God is Using to Build YOU?
Love being with my kids in Texas and seeing…..not just a home where love is felt in every nook and cranny, but, this time, when they settled into it, they were on purpose with how it was decorated — not just with lovely decor, but walls, pictures, tables, rooms, and items have special and significant…