Last weekend I visited my parents, and while I was there, I went to see my dad’s sisters. I hadn’t seen them in a while,…
FAITH
When you become an empty nester, the house is eerily quiet. There is a long adjustment period after your house has been filled with squeals…
When my children were young, we took them to see a small traveling circus that came to town. It was my first time going to…
13 Feb 2022
DRIFTING AWAY IS EASY TO DO
Some mornings, I slowly open my eyes and say a prayer of thanksgiving. The sun hasn’t risen yet, so I stay snuggled in bed for…
The other day, my husband, Joe, went to the grocery store to buy a couple of things for supper. He likes going to the store…
Once, I was listening to a sermon online, and I remember them saying that praise and prayer should be your first response in every situation.…
23 Jan 2022
ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK
Darkness can be scary for most people. You can’t see what is out “there,” and the unknown can be frightening. When my children were young,…
16 Jan 2022
WHAT’S IN A NAME
The other day, I was messaging back and forth with a wonderful lady who had a beautiful name. I commented that her name, Payne, was…
9 Jan 2022
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT
I don’t usually wake up singing a song by Tina Turner. But, for some reason, several days this week, a song has been playing in…
Yesterday, we all welcomed a New Year. With each New Year, there are always hopes and plans for a better year than the previous ones.…