Placing our Treasures in God’s Mighty Hands
I am being nostalgic as my youngest grandchild, Bryson, is embarking on his last year of high school. I wrote this text message to my son and daughter: “Good morning my loves. Sweet mama, I can imagine how you’re feeling as your last child and my last grandchild is heading out to his last high…
My Christmas Gift to You
The Birthday Party is over – or is it? Maybe the party just got started! Jesus’ birthday isn’t one day only. It is a party that goes on from here to eternity. Jesus has been celebrated by those of us who believe in Him. For others, He has been tolerated because many think Christmas is…
This is Me
How utterly self-centered can I be as I sing “Happy Birthday to Me” today? Why not? This birthday week started with my sweet husband giving me a James Avery sunflower necklace that honors our wedding and the sunflowers we chose. Before that, he had taken me to a “Sunflower” Vietnamese Restaurant that displayed sunflowers throughout.…
I’m a Rich Kid
Yesterday I spoke about the privilege of being in the family of God. Did you know an inheritance awaits us in this family? An inheritance is what is rightfully ours for being part of a family. If I am an heir to a multi-billionaire, and he dies, you’d better believe I’ll be there for the…
When All is Said and Done
I just finished updating the “Important ‘After the Fact’ documents to make matters easier to be closed and dispersed” for my children. No, I am not planning a sooner than later departure from earth to heaven, but in the grand scheme of God’s plans, I want to help alleviate family concerns should the “sooner” come…
Things Kids Really Want to Inherit
Things Kids Really Want to Inherit This blog was inspired by a friend who told me her garage is filled with “stuff” and she finds it hard to let go of it all because her kids may want some of those things. I told her I was so grateful for downsizing and to be living…
Placing our Treasures in God’s Hands
I know families are gearing up for the new school year and all that comes with it: new routines, experiences, and lots of questions – and that’s just on the kids’ side. What about parents who wonder about the safety and protection of their precious ones? I had a “returning-to-school” blog in mind when I…
Have to or Get to Lists
I am one to make to-do lists. They are a MUST for me. This last week, they included getting my home ready for the family coming in, getting the pantry and fridge stocked, my baking done, preparing, cooking and serving. I referred often to my lists and delighted as I checked each item off. Always,…
My Treasures Hunt Treasures
As a child, I never realized that my grandparents weren’t the hands-on-type. But, when we became grandparents, we knew we wanted “up close and personal” relationships with our grands. From the get-go, we set out to be doting, over-the-top-in-love in words and deeds. Before our first grandson was born, I had a hope chest of…
The Only Story You’ll Regret is the One Left Untold
I have little time to scroll through my FB timeline, but when I do, I often get a bright idea for my next blog. I saw a post a few days ago and it inspired me to keep telling stories of my past. Even though my listeners and readers may yawn at yet another one…