Too Much Christmas Before Thanksgiving?
It’s been “beginning to look a lot like Christmas” for MONTHS now. And, this year I’m noticing more and more families are skipping right through Fall and Thanksgiving and are fast forwarding the Christmas spirit of lights and decorations everywhere. In fact, last week while in Austin, I helped with Christmas decorating, and when I…
Thankful to “Thank” My Way Through Thanksgiving
It’s Thanksgiving week when we amp up the hearts of gratitude for the many blessings in our lives. This morning I woke up and……oh, let’s begin there. I woke up. I got out of bed. Oh, I’m so thankful for my bed and a good night’s sleep. I got out of bed. Oh, I got…
The Attitude of Gratitude
I’ve loved seeing FB posts by many of you who are expressing 30 days of gratitude in this month of Thanksgiving. Others are just randomly posting how grateful they are for their faith, God’s love and life’s sweetest blessings — their family, friends, their health, their precious times together making memories — all those things…
Welcome Fall! Welcome Change!
Fall is in the air. Sandwiched between blazing summer and chilly winter, fall is the “cooling off” season. As I was sitting on the patio of my friend’s home in Tulsa last week, I couldn’t help but notice the flocks of various species of birds flying south. They know winter isn’t far behind. As we…
He’s Still Looking Out For Me
Yesterday, I was filled with so much thanksgiving, yet a little weepy, missing my Sweetheart on our 50th Wedding Anniversary. That’s how I roll. I purpose to live with joy, peace and thanksgiving, but there are still those tender times of sweet memories that bring a few tears to my eyes (yesterday, a few more…
Welcome Home, Love!
After two weeks away, I was back home to T-Town, and saw that my yellow rose bush was blooming. I know it’s Spring, but, in my own little world, I like to think that it being in bloom was a special gift from my Sweetheart in heaven. Yellow roses were a big deal for us…
Treasure Hunt for Treasures
Day 330 of Photo Inspirations — Treasure Hunt for Treasures Thanksgiving Week is well underway at Nana’s house. The Treasure Hunt for Bryson was a success that led to awesome treasures, not just for him, but everyone! $5 Dollar Tree cards. It’s a “must-have” trip while they’re here. Plungers were the big buy last time…
Gratitude for Simple Pleasures
Day 329 of Photo Inspirations — Gratitude for Simple Pleasures During this Thanksgiving week, we express gratitude for those things that money affords — like our homes, cars, clothes, food, electronics, appliances and all those THINGS that add to our comfort. But at the end of the day, those precious treasures that money can’t buy….top…
What Do You See Through YOUR Glasses?
Day 318 of Photo Inspirations — What Do You See Through YOUR Glasses? A few days ago, my cousin posted this internet quiz and I was intrigued, so I completed it. The results of the quiz would tell whether I am an Idealist, Realist or Surrealist, based on the color selections I made throughout the…
The Best TREAT Ever
Day 298 of Photo Inspirations — The Best TREAT Ever Once upon a time there was a beautiful lady named Molly who fell in love with a handsome man named David. They were happily married for many years and then on October 31st, God gave this happy couple a precious gift from heaven. It wasn’t…