Parenting 101
If ever we received parenting advice that was good for us – it is the example and wisdom of our Heavenly Father. When we speak to our children – we expect them to listen to us – instead of continuing to play their video games. When God speaks to us – He expects us to…
You’re Not the Boss of Me
My son called and asked me to send him this first photo of Bryson and the pelicans. Bryson’s school’s yearbook team was collecting favorite photos of their students for their upcoming annual. It was easy to find the photo and send it to my son because I keep it in my “Family Archives” file as…
Words that Matter Most
Tuesday night was the season opener for my grandson’s baseball team. There have been plenty of pre-season games, but now we’re in the ones that matter most. Shawntel and I were present and ready to encourage with our positivity! I had on my Regent’s Knights team shirt and ready to cheer with the rest of…
Love in Any Language Fluently Spoken Here
This “Love” and “Heart” art were displayed outside the gift shop at our hotel in Cabo. I knew a blog would be forthcoming when I snapped this photo. Please forgive me for yet another blog that was inspired from our trip. I thank God for so much content! I remember my husband, myself and our…
Untangling the Knots
When I moved, I had a brilliant idea to hang my necklaces and chains on a couple of hangers with a plastic bag pulled on from the bottom up. Or so I thought it was a brilliant idea. Not so much. I’m still untangling the tangled! And there are many of us whose lives are…
Contented to be Back Home Where I Belong
This morning I wake up in my sweet apartment home in Austin. No crashing waves on the shore or a sunset that no mere mortal man could have ever dreamed up or created. No sandy beaches or majestic palm trees, cacti OR room service. But, thanks be to God – I’m in my sweet spot…
We Passed the Tests
My two youngest grandsons, their friend and I took the COVID-19 test yesterday before our trip back home to Austin today. Thank goodness, we passed the tests, and we’ll be back home tonight. Vacations are great for changing up our lives for a few days but I agree with Brennan when he said: “I’m ready…
Beauty is in the Heart of the Beholder
I’m still basking in the beauty of God’s creation that never ceases to amaze me. This week it is in the exotic location of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico where my family and I are celebrating spring break and God’s faithfulness to us. I’m so grateful to be a part of this experience where we have…
The Older I Get – the more Thankful I Become
These photos say it all. The first one: 2010 – 6 days after my sweetheart was promoted to heaven. We flew to Cabo San Lucas for Thanksgiving. (Papa was supposed to have been with us – but God had such a better plan for him.) Is this a photo of a grieving widow and sad…
It’s Family-Sized and God-Sized
It’s Sunday morning at 9 am here and 11 am back home in Texas. The family is all gathered around on this amazing “3-story” sofa. That’s what I call “family-sized”. It’s also a couple of beds for two of our boys. Even though there’s plenty of beds at this home, the boys choose this place…