The First Got the Party Started
It’s a happy 31st birthday to my FIRST grandchild, Braden Cole Wuerch. Though the love is no stronger for any of my six grandchildren from the other, there is still “something” about the FIRST. This first photo is big brother, Braden, and younger bros! Who knew that we would be like all those photo-toting, beaming-from-ear-to-ear…
Those Insatiable Mosquitoes
I simply went out on my patio to water my one and only plant, my basil plant, which I might add has been flourishing. I have been thoroughly enjoying my caprese salads! But, that one short excursion, was lambasted by a covert watch-party. Argh! An army of mosquitoes were deployed and took advantage of this…
The World Needs a STABLE Influence
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. Since the first store put out their Christmas displays and decorations, we’ve been under the inflSince September and the first store put out their Christmas displays and decorations, we’ve been under the influence of the Christmas season. Game was on for that store to sell, sell, sell and we to buy,…
#TBT – Grateful for Praying Matriarchs
I don’t see as many Throwback Thursday photos as I once did, so I’m reviving it today. Just a few days before celebrating Mother’s Day, I wanted to pay tribute to my praying matriarchs: on the left, my mother-in-law, Lydia Wuerch (still with us and doing so well at 96) and on the right, my…
The Older Teach the Younger
We Can Learn From Each Other There is so much beauty in the scripture in Titus 2:3-5 which talks about older women teaching younger women. I’m so grateful for how that scripture has played out in my life. Many older women (in faith AND age) influenced me as they lived out their faith before me.…
The World Needs a STABLE Influence
In June, an item on my bucket list, “Take a trip to the Holy Lands” was checked off. It was a trip of a lifetime and during this wonderful time of the year, the memories of so many holy places are stirred up within me. On the bus, as we made our way to Bethlehem,…
This is Your Life! What Does it Look Like?
At the Bible Study I attend, a gal said, “I wonder if God videos our lives and one day, when we get to heaven, we’ll see the video and then be able to thank all those who influenced and encouraged us? Another gal, said “And what about the video that you’ll be in of someone…
The World Needs a STABLE Influence
Day 353 of Photo Inspirations — The World Needs a STABLE Influence The phrase, “under the influence”, is typically used in defining someone’s mental or physical faculties that are impaired because they are intoxicated or on drugs. But, I heard that phrase used yesterday to describe those of us who are “high” on the Christmas…
Who or What are the Tools God is Using to Build YOU?
Love being with my kids in Texas and seeing…..not just a home where love is felt in every nook and cranny, but, this time, when they settled into it, they were on purpose with how it was decorated — not just with lovely decor, but walls, pictures, tables, rooms, and items have special and significant…
What Does Your Book of Influence Look Like?
Are you an INFLUENCER to those around you…..and what does that “influence” look like? Does it influence others to be better, act better and live better lives? Here’s a way to measure: We go throughout our day and people get to know us and they see how we treat those around us….from our children, to…