Just Taking it All in
I’m an “all in” kind-of-gal. I’ll admit that being all-in is easy when it comes to savoring the moments with my grandchildren. Sweet one-on-one time with my grown-up ones — Braden and his wife, Ruth, and Barrett, while I was in Austin doing animal care. Braden and Ruth are still “honeymooning” after nearly three years…
My Sunshine on a Cloudy Day
I was awake in the night praying for my granddaughter. She was leaving on her first driving-trip alone to Austin yesterday morning. At 17 she’s a great driver, but I send off a quick text message to her: “Looks like lots of rain this morning, sweet girl. Please, please be careful and cautious. Praying angels…
My 2017 Nana Resolutions
Of all the joys in my life, my sweet six grandkids are right at the top! This season of my life is providing even more opportunities to bond and relish in the treasures that they are to me. Since my home sold in Tulsa last September, I’ve known God’s nudges for this new season of…
Grandparenting Taken to a Whole New Level
My Dad’s parents were already in heaven before I was sent from heaven to earth, but I had the most precious grandmother and grandfather (my Mom’s Mom & Dad). My grandmother’s claim-to-fame in my books, is that she introduced my husband and I when we were just 13 and 12 years old. Her words were…
Thankful on Mother’s Day
It’s Mother’s Day, and I’m so thankful for my angel mom (on the right, Edna Pearl Wheat — she’s in heaven’s grandstands cheering me on), and my dear mother-in-law, Lydia Wuerch (still going strong at age 91) — two women that have been such amazing role models in faith, and life, to me! But, most…