What are we Magnifying?
Is it just me, or are you also noticing that the fine print on bottles and cosmetics has become smaller? It’s common for me to pull out my trusty magnifying glass to make those words larger. I bought this magnifying glass with a light on it – one for me; one for Carl. It has…
Reminder: Tough Times Don’t Last
I’ll admit I have enjoyed watching the “Survivor” TV series since the show began. The resiliency, determination, grit and shrewdness of the cast amazes me. They go hungry if their team doesn’t win the challenge, they go through the most grueling obstacles, and their living conditions are dreadful. Nope! I couldn’t do it. I need…
UNEQUIVOCALLY Continuing On!
One thing I learned during my “widowhood” season, from November 16th, 2010, to August 8th, 2023, is that we card-carrying members of widowhood are some of the best people in this entire world. We lived through pain, life-upheaval, and heartbreak, and so many of us have come out the other side more beautiful than ever…
Till There Was You
Driving my grandson to school, he asked me for my favorite song. Without much thought, I said, “‘Till There Was You”. I proceeded to explain that song was Papa’s and my wedding song. He had his phone connected by Bluetooth and searched for it. Up came the Beatle’s rendition. We listened to the whole song…
A Switch Changed My Perspective
A switch? What is a switch? That was a slim tree branch that my mama used to swat my legs and straighten my attitude out when I was a little girl. That swat made a lot of difference in turning my wrongs to rights! Never would I have ever considered my precious mom’s correction as…
Rise to the Occasion
Twelve years ago, I knew a mission by God had been handed me and I had to “rise to the occasion”. The “occasion” was a very sick husband. Each of our journeys in life are just that – our individual scripted-by-God journeys. I think it has a great deal to do with our personal faith…
It’s a Matter of Perspective
When my grandchildren, Payton and Alexia, were in Speech and Debate in high school, I judged other students at their regional, state and national competitions. My two grands became excellent debaters and speech presenters. Today, they are both trainers in high levels of business and ministry. Moms and Dads, I can’t begin to encourage you…
40 More Days of Raising a Hallelujah
I’ve been in an Easter story-telling mode for several days now. And it looks like I’m not finished yet. Truth is – Easter isn’t about rabbits and eggs and chocolatey treats. We should NEVER stop talking about Easter and all it represents as believers in the abundant life Christ gave us and that’s every day…
From Refrigerator Grief to Refrigerator Gratitude
Here’s a little 1960’s nostalgia. Remember the musical “Bye Bye Birdie” and Dick Van Dyke and Janet Leigh singing “Put on a Happy face”? Most of my comrades from that era, and even you youngsters, might enjoy watching it. In fact, you just might get a happy face from it! Gray skies are gonna’ clear…
Another Proud Mama Moment
Yesterday, I asked for you to indulge me on a proud mama moment as I shared my son’s recent blog. Then yesterday morning, I saw my daughter’s recent blog. It seems blogging has caught hold of my family. I like to think that of all the things I’ve done wrong in my life, I must…