There’s a Light at the End of the Tunnel and it’s Not a Train!!!
Determination: firmness of purpose; resoluteness, willpower, tenacity, single-minded, persistence, true grit Today is Day 1 of our Estate Sale at Mom’s home here in Tulsa (see local ad at Craigslist https://tulsa.craigslist.org/gms/d/huge-west-highland-3-day/6549423053.html Whew! With great DETERMINATION – we made it. We “ate this elephant one bite at a time”. That’s what we always said when Karen…
My 2018……and Beyond — Resolutions
My Word of the Day is Resolution: a firm determination to do something, and not change it. Doesn’t that make sense? Maybe that’s why so many fail at “resolutions”. We want a short term fix. A goal has an end date. A resolution is unending. One of my “goals” with an end date of on…
Practice and Practice Makes Perfect
I thoroughly enjoyed the TV show “Little Big Shots” with Steve Harvey, as the most incredible talents were revealed by the youngest children. Case in point: Four-year old Evan Le who “picked up” the piano only a few months before and played “The Flight of the Bumblebee” masterfully. (I posted the link below if you’d…
It’s Not Over Till I Win
Years ago, my daughter wrote and recorded a song entitled “It’s Not Over Till I win”. The chorus of the song goes like this: “I’m not givin’ up. I’m not givin’ in. I’ve got to keep believing. It’s not over till I win! I’m not givin’ up! I’m not givin’ in. I’ve gotta keep on…
Walking By Faith
As I’ve taken on this year as a great adventure, how appropriate that I would look up on the wall in my “Frisco” bedroom (aka The Guest Room for others that visit the Wallace’s), and see this stencil drawing just above the closet door, and directly across from the comfy and cozy bed. “We walk…
We Can’t Soar With Eagles If We’re Hanging Out With Turkeys
For over 30+ years, Weight Watchers has been my accountability and sustainability partner to keep this girl in line when it comes to maintaining a healthy goal weight. This post, today, isn’t to advertise Weight Watchers, but to encourage us to hang with positive, supportive and inspiring people and groups that will help us keep…
What Do You Aspire To?
How sweet it was to watch my granddaughter, Lexi, and her friend, Emma, reconnect last week after having been apart for several years. They knew each other from Seattle and then their families moved away — Emma’s family moved to Austin and Lexi’s to Frisco. I loved listening and watching them do what girls do….nails,…
Got Fear? Get Love!
Day 28 in this Month of Love – Got Fear? Get Love! It’s quite easy to find FEAR lurking behind every corner. It can smack us in the tummy just after we’ve said, “What a great day it is!” Or, right after we’ve prayed. Or right after we’ve celebrated a great victory. Maybe a negative…
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…
The Older Teach the Younger
Day 282 of Photo Inspirations — The Older Teach the Younger I’m sure we’ve all heard the scripture that references the older women teaching the younger women (Titus 2:3-5). I’m so grateful for the older women who influenced my life — my Mom, my mother-in-law, my Bible teachers like Joyce Meyer, Gloria Copeland, and so…