Nesting for the King
Oh, how vividly I remember “nesting” like those mama birds, tirelessly fluffing and preparing for their baby birds to hatch! It’s in our mama DNA, isn’t it? We wash, fold, organize, and somehow manage to cram the equivalent of a department store into one tiny nursery. Those moments of preparation were filled with anticipation, excitement,…
My Christmas Gift to You
The Birthday Party is over – or is it? Maybe the party just got started! Jesus’ birthday isn’t one day only. It is a party that goes on from here to eternity. Jesus has been celebrated by those of us who believe in Him. For others, He has been tolerated because many think Christmas is…
Birthdays Really Matter
I’m heading back home today after several days of celebrating my son’s birthday with his entire family. How precious for me to be able to be there for all the festivities and moments of sheer awesomeness. And, what a joy for me to be able to hang with the older kids because our sleeping arrangements…
“THOSE” Kids Today??? Let Hope Arise!
Back in “my day”, I was one of “those” kids who was fixated on my TV. I just had to tune into American Bandstand when I’d get home from school. I loved Gilligan’s Island, I Dream of Jeannie, The Andy Griffith Show, Hogan’s Heroes, Leave it to Beaver. The TV and the telephone were technology’s…
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.…
It’s Special Plate Day For My Sweetheart
Day 251 of Photo Inspirations — It’s Special Plate Day for My Sweetheart! Our family has always made big deals of birthdays. After all, it’s the day we made our debut on this earth — straight from heaven’s portals. So, of course, it’s a celebration day. The day always starts with the birthday decorations…
A 2+ Ton Birthday Surprise
Day 234 of Photo Inspirations — A 2+ Ton Birthday Surprise!! Five years ago today, I and my sweet husband, who had just been in the hospital for several days, were getting to go home. It was my birthday and it would be my sweetheart’s birthday in two weeks. Lots of reasons to celebrate. He…
Big Audacious Faith-Filled Prayers
Day 141 of Photo Inspirations — Big Audacious Faith-Filled Prayers Yesterday was Payton’s birthday party — he had planned it for weeks — pool party, pool games, outdoor fun. But then we had to think about Plan B — the forecast was 92% chance of rain. Yesterday, I posted about how I am honing in…