Two Are Better Than One
My photo inspiration today is my two youngest grandsons — Brennan & Bryson. I knew someday I’d get a caption for it. Today is that day. “You mean the world to me and my life just wouldn’t be the same without you.” How’s that for expressing gratitude for someone in our life? We all know…
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…
Always Something To Be Thankful For
Day 332 of Photo Inspirations — Always Something To Be Thankful For Thanksgiving Day is past, yet the turkey leftovers and a few extra pounds are still with us. The best of what remains is still the sweet atmosphere of gratitude. I’m so grateful for the time with my family and especially grateful to celebrate…
Gratitude for Simple Pleasures
Day 329 of Photo Inspirations — Gratitude for Simple Pleasures During this Thanksgiving week, we express gratitude for those things that money affords — like our homes, cars, clothes, food, electronics, appliances and all those THINGS that add to our comfort. But at the end of the day, those precious treasures that money can’t buy….top…
Gratitude Even in the Toughest Times
Day 262 of Photo Inspirations — Gratitude Even in the Toughest Times Last night, my Life Group’s discussion was about gratitude. I asked them to write down 10 things they are grateful for in one minute. Some beat the minute and wrote down even more things. I did the exercise, yesterday morning. I gave…
Living in the Joys of Today
Upon leaving the inspiring and encouraging time with friends and family at the Homegoing Celebration for my Honey on Friday, November 19th, 2010, I knew it was time to turn the page for a new chapter in my life. With our children and grandchildren at my side, we would go home and continue the celebration…
To God Be The Glory, Honor and Praise
“How can I say thanks for all the things He’s done for me? Things so undeserved yet He gave to prove His love for me — the voices of a million angels could not express my gratitude — all that I am and ever hope to be, I owe it all to Thee! To God,…
Gratitude = Love, Peace, Hope & Joy
In June, I’ll travel to Seattle to be a part of my 2nd oldest grandson’s high school graduation celebrations. I’m so excited. I love being out there with my family. It’s always a time of watching my grandchildren perform in their music and sports activities, going on hikes, having parties, playing games, and having so…
Joy is My Strength
“Joy is prayer – joy is strength – joy is love by which you can catch souls. She gives most, who gives with joy. The best way to show our gratitude to God and people is to accept everything with joy. A joyful heart is the inevitable result of a heart burning with love. We…