Winter Wonderland in Tulsa
Day 48 of Photo Inspiration — Winter Wonderland in Tulsa I remember these days, as a kid — so thankful for a snow day when schools were closed. But, today, t I know the kids are probably thinking “Of all days for it to snow, when schools were already closed because it’s President’s Day! So,…
More Abundant Life
Day 46 of Photo Inspirations — “More Abundant Life” What could be more therapeutic for a widow — whose husband is in heaven and her kids are in Washington and Texas — than celebrating Valentine’s with really fun kids — spreading the love around!? My godson and his three siblings, all have birthdays during…
I’m Remembering
Day 45 of Photo Inspirations — February 14, 1961 — I’m remembering. Fifty-four years ago today, the cutest dark haired 13-year old boy named Ronnie (aka Ron) Wuerch and me, the lankiest, 12-year old girl named Donna Wheat, had our very first “official” date (chauffeured by Ron’s dad) to a church Valentine’s Banquet. This photo…
The Thing Is NOT The Thing
Day 35 of Photo Inspirations — The Thing is NOT The Thing! I saw this photo of an iceberg and it reminded me of the Alaskan Cruise we took several years ago when our ship docked in Juneau and we took the tour to the Mendenhall Glacier. This amazing glacier is 12 miles long, a…
If He Cares for the Sparrows, How Much More Does He Care for Us?
Day 21 of Photo Inspirations. My sweet Alexia, and her passion for animals (big and small) just keeps being more and more evident. She found this little bird all alone and it appeared to be wounded. She picked him up and tenderly held him. She brought him to me to see her newfound friend. She…
Date Nut Loaf — What Are Your Constants?
Day 20 — Photo Inspiration: Mom’s (aka Granny) Date Nut Loaf. I stopped in to see Mom (my Mother-in-Law) yesterday. She had just finished pouring her famous Date Nut Loaf batter into the pan and the tin can. Yes, tin cans make for the perfect individual size loaf pan. And, for ease of removal of…
Clean House and Clean Heart
Day 18 of Photo Inspirations — This is my squeaky clean house! I’m pretty good at keeping a clean and tidy home, but I’m still grateful that once a month I have a sweet gal that comes and gives my home a thorough cleaning — top to bottom — blinds, baseboards, windows — you know…
Seize the Moment
Day 11 of 365 photo inspirations What a privilege it is to be at the 2015 #Unstoppable Leadership Summit this weekend. Awesome, inspiring, life changing and lots of moments that we’re seizing. That was the subject I was privileged to speak about today. Staci was introducing me in this photo. Why the subject of “Seizing the Moment”?…
If These Become Silent, the Stones Will Cry Out
Day 9 of 365 days of Photo Inspirations My grandson showed me his cell phone wallpaper. This is the photo he used. He asked me, “You know where this was taken?” I had no idea. He said, “Those are rocks in your backyard.” Quite beautiful in color and tones — but, actually, those rocks…
We Walk by Faith, Not by Sight
Day 8 of 365 Photo Inspirations: I have the joy of still being at my daughter’s home in Texas for a few more days. until after our Leadership Summit in East Texas this weekend. What a priviIege it is to stay in their beautiful Guest Room. The first time I visited them here, Staci asked…