Nervous, as I always am before an event that I am hosting, I checked off my last minute list of goodies to be packed in the car for the party. Star-shaped cookies wrapped in wristbands, two floral centerpieces, the cake, photos of our youngest, the Navy journal, and, of course, the camera. Everyone was in the car when I glanced back and saw youngest’s jeans–they had the fashionable hole on the knees. I started fraying like his jeans, and … Continue reading →
With the holidays upon us and issues to sort through in my life, I will be taking a break from blogging.Thank you to all of my faithful followers who have inspired and encouraged me in this journey of writing. I pray you have blessed days with family and friends through this season. And, maybe, when I return to writing, we can reconnect again. Giving thanks to the Lord for: 724) Coworkers who are friends … Continue reading →
Heaven-sized cotton ball clouds danced across the azure sky. The bright, brisk day captivated my senses and I drank deeply of the celestial portrait. It was His gift to me. The painting. The dew-washed air breathing relief to my recently stress-tightened chest. The chatter of friends–we women who celebrate our annual gathering with laughter, silliness, long talks, encouragement for the dark moments in each other’s lives, time basking in His creation, and, of course, shopping. Each moment was His … Continue reading →
Hubby and the two-month old The closeness of family and friends, the fellowship with other Christians–immeasurable blessings that filled my week. When you live a state away from all the family you grew up with, you treasure the moments and new memories being created with the next generation of family. Hubby’s cousins’ children have been living nearby for a while but we’re drawing closer together as they have children and celebrate special occasions. We joke that we have become … Continue reading →
