expectations

December 4, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

in my head I plan ahead and hope that all works out until the dread when those best laid plans just don’t pan out It’s no secret that I get excited easily- and it doesn’t take much! But I am finding that being excited takes a great deal of energy. And if whatever I’m excited […]

Home

November 18, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

the place where I can wear my hair up in a messy bun the place where doggies blissfully “happy dance” under the sun the place where I can look around and see love in a frame family pictures scattered ’round showing just how far we came I sort of feel like Dorthy in Oz- “there’s […]

Livin’ the dream

November 4, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

That expression makes me crack up. Because when I usually hear it- it is said sarcastically… you know- like when you are cleaning up after your baby’s diaper “blow-out”…. or when your kiddos forget their school projects at home and you’ve gotta change around your morning to come to their rescue. But I […]

I “Press” On

October 26, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Over a year ago, I decided to share a blog post I had written on my Facebook page. It was a story about me and my daughters that happened several years ago- one that was especially dear to me. Within about 5 minutes, I had a notification from Facebook that my article had been reported […]

twenty five

August 23, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

take a step one at a time as your fingers lace through mine you go first I’m right behind other times I lead the line give and take we step together twenty-five years closer than ever My hubby and I often talk about life and how blessed we have been. “If you could see what your […]

what matters most

August 12, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

Time is an extremely valuable commodity. With every passing day, I am more aware of how precious our time is and how important it is to spend it wisely. Lately, I have found great joy in spending time with my husband and daughters. As the girls are getting older, I thoroughly enjoy our shopping excursions, […]

Distractions

July 28, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

I spend a lot of my time feeling distracted. Being a creative person- there’s always some song I am compelled to play on the piano, or an amazing sunset I want to take a picture of… or I am inspired to read my Bible, or write. All of these things require my undivided attention, […]