Tag: memories

The Blessing of My First-Born

On the road again! Yesterday the boys and I traveled back from Frisco to Austin to be here today for the traditional birthday breakfast where we celebrate another birthday of one we love. It’s the dad’s (my first-born’s) birthday this time. We’ll enjoy the usual: biscuits (plus cream & chocolate gravies), eggs, bacon and fruit.…

By Donna Wuerch Noble July 24, 2019 Off

Remembering Our Heritage with our Huggin’ Cousins

Heritage – valued objects and qualities like traditions, that have been passed down from previous generations; legacy “Remember Grandpa’s preaching? He spared no words.” “Remember Grandma and how precious she was.” “What about those huge meals she’d cook — roast AND chicken AND squirrel? She was the best cook EVER!” “I remember going to church…

By Donna Wuerch Noble May 16, 2018 Off

Carpe Momentum — Seize the Moment

Often I blog about making moments count. There’s a Latin phrase for it: Carpe Momentum which means “Seize the Moment”. I’m thrilled to be alive HERE on planet earth today in this generation. Even though I live in a 55+ community, I sure don’t want to hang with anyone who thinks “old”. I love hanging…

By Donna Wuerch Noble January 12, 2018 Off

Why Am I Still Here?

Other than a few cousins, it occurred to me, yesterday, these two gals have known me almost longer than anyone else. The three of us hung pretty tight, yesterday, on Mom Lydia’s 95th birthday. We were ready to throw her a big birthday celebration –after all, 95 years on this earth is worth celebrating —…

By Donna Wuerch Noble November 1, 2017 Off