Happy, Happy Nan
Yesterday, Braden Wuerch, my 23-year old, first born grandson, flew into Austin to spend some time here with us. Happy, happy Nana! . Floods of memories, and lots of catching up on his amazing life. Words like this touched my heart so much: “I saved a woman’s life yesterday. She was in respiratory arrest and…
He Gives His Beloved Sweet Sleep
Day 289 of Photo Inspirations — He Gives His Beloved Sweet Sleep #TBT — This first photo inspiration is one that is so dear to my heart. Our little Payton was beyond tired — he just couldn’t make it through his meal. It was our weekend with Payton and Alexia and that meant action-packed, non-stop…
Inspired and Blessed Beyond Description
Day 216 of Photo Inspirations — Inspired and Blessed Beyond Description Please indulge me for just a couple more days of these grandkids photo inspirations. I was inspired in so many ways in this day. Got up early to catch the 8 am to 9 am opportunity to buy reduced priced Tulsa Zoo tickets which…
Fun in the Summer Sun
Day 215 of Photo Inspirations — Fun in the Summer Sun!! Before I ever had grandchildren, I had a Hope Chest for them. I collected so many toys and games — I was totally prepared for making Nana’s house a Fun House. And it always has been. “Papa”, my husband turned one of our upstairs…
Making the Most of Making the Most of Life
Day 212 of Photo Inspirations — Making the Most of Making the Most of Life Nothing is more important to me than putting ife and all its responsibilities on hold when the opportunities arise for “memory-making-time”. When my sweetheart graduated to heaven at such an early age (63), I realized, as never before, how important…
Grandchildren Multiply the Joys
Day 102 of Photo Inspirations — Grandchildren Multiply the Joys Being a grandparent brings so many joys that just can’t adequately be explained in words. No one “gets it” until they become one. I remember thinking how silly those grandparents were with all their bragging, telling stories, and showing their MANY photos. Then I became…
Train Up a Child — It is Worth the Effort
For over 12 years, our daughter, Staci Wallace, travelled, sang and spoke at the “Get Motivated” seminars with Peter Lowe, Zig Ziglar, Tom Hopkins, and always on the guest speaker list were former presidents, prime ministers, professional athletes, and many other dignitaries. I don’t share this to impress you, but it impresses me about the…