Living in the Peace Zone
I love seeing my young mama friends proudly show off their babies in milestone photos – at two weeks, one month, two months, etc. Every picture radiates love, joy, and a whole lot of sleepless nights. But despite the exhaustion, they dote on those little ones with unwavering devotion — as they should. These precious…
What Matters Most is Walking in Love
Aw! February — the month where love is on full display, from heart-shaped chocolates to mushy greeting cards. But today, love takes center stage for a far greater reason — my daughter, Staci Wallace, and my bonus son, Larry Wallace, are celebrating 28 years of marriage! Happy Anniversary, my loves! You are living, breathing examples…
This “leap year” day gives me the opportunity to close out this LOVE month with a conscious effort of loving and affirming ME! What??? Donna! That sure sounds braggadocious! Oh, but not so! Hear me out! In the dictionary, “Self-Affirmation” is the recognition of the existence and value of one’s individual self. Yes, we live…
This is the first day of February and it’s the “Love Month”! Oh, how I anticipated February 14th in my younger school-days. I had diligently AND carefully designed my Valentines’ shoe box. I could hardly wait to slide my cards into my friends’ boxes. It was also the day that we could devour yummy cupcakes,…
I am a follower of Dr. Jim Denison’s daily “Denison Forum” blogs. First I was taken with his photo of the bouquet of sunflowers, which, as most know were the theme of our wedding and a month later, a reception given to us by our children. Then, as I read his blog, it resonated with…
New signs were placed on my grandson’s Regent’s baseball field backstop this year. I was pleased to see those words. They were placed on the visitor’s seating side and on our side. “WE ARE TO BE SALT AND LIGHT! Do not talk “at” or “about” other players, fans, officials, or parents!” The signs apparently made…
People often say my daughter resembles me and my granddaughter resembles her, and I resemble my mother. It’s undeniable – we were all cast from the same mold. My son is undeniably, His dad’s son. They resemble each other. While I love that compliment “Your daughter and granddaughter certainly look like you” – most importantly…
Because of our electricity going out at my apartment community from the ice storm, my children encouraged me to come to their home to stay. I didn’t hesitate. It was especially wonderful to be there for a yummy roast dinner AND enjoy the company of Shawntel’s dad and wife. Honestly, since they married seven years…
February’s last day! Tomorrow March will be “marching on”!Here in Austin, we had several days of below freezing weather last week. It was so cold, my grandson’s baseball tournament in Fredricksburg, TX for the weekend was canceled. I didn’t mind. It was way too cold for comfort! My family in Winnipeg Canada are rolling their…
It’s the LOVE month and I am in the love mindset, as I have been for decades. I am always nostalgic this month. On February 14th, 1961, my boyfriend (and 5 years later, my groom), and I went on our first chaperoned date, chauffeured by his dad and mom to my church’s Valentine’s banquet. February…