I can’t stop humming that Willie Nelson song — on the road again, I just can’t wait to get on the road again . . . It’s that time of year, time for the post-Christmas road trip to Nashville and Birmingham. It has become somewhat of an annual event when my husband and I deliver … More Why I’m Excited For The First Road Trip Of 2023
Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold. Joseph Parry Friendship — A Gift From God I am convinced that friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts. Friends add so much to our lives — someone to laugh with, someone to cry with, someone safe to vent our frustrations with, … More The Value of Old Friends, New Friends and the Best Friend Ever
A Window Seat View I was fortunate enough to snag a window seat on a recent flight from Dallas to New Orleans. It was a beautiful, sunny day — not a cloud in the sky and the view was amazing. I was traveling alone so with no one to talk to, I did a lot … More How A God’s Eye View Taught Me The Value Of Letting Go
Have you ever heard someone say something that you knew was probably true but didn’t want to acknowledge or agree with? I have. It was just a few weeks ago. Message From A Stranger Our neighborhood set out luminaries on Christmas Eve. We’ve been doing it for years. In the early years, a crew went … More How One Stranger’s Comment Had Me Pondering My Empty Nest
Is it just me or does anyone else feel like they’re barely limping across the finish line of 2022 and staggering into 2023? What a year! What an ending to a year! My last couple of posts have been about the importance of being flexible during the holidays when you are an empty nester. That … More How An Unexpected Ending To An Unexpected Year Affirmed The Importance Of Flexibility
There’s nothing quite like Christmas with a baby, especially if it’s your grandson. Just like when his father was a baby, being with my grandson Leo for a few days this week turned my thoughts to Mary and her baby boy, Jesus. It reminded me that the Lord Jesus whose birth we celebrate was a … More Christmas Reflections
I knew that Christmas this year was going to be different. I knew it from the earliest days of the new year. What I didn’t know was just how different it was going to be. When Plans Change Let’s go back a couple of years. I turned sixty in December of 2020. Being one of … More Why Flexibility Is Important In The Empty Nest – Part Two
The older I get, the more I realize just how important it is to be flexible when you’re living in the empty nest — especially around the holidays. It becomes even more important once a new grandchild is added to the mix. Kudos to my sister-in-law for that sage bit of wisdom. So, while you … More Why Flexibility Is Important In The Empty Nest
A few months ago, when I was feeling a little gloomy, I decided I needed to change my attitude. I’ve studied the Bible for years so I have plenty of verses committed to memory. As I mentally dug into my memory bank, this one came to mind. This is the day that the Lord hath … More How A Simple Bible Verse Can Help Make For A Better Day
A Wave Of Grief They say that grief comes in waves. I believe that it’s true. When you least expect it, a memory comes to mind and draws you back into the grief. The wave crashes then ebbs and all is calm again. That happened to me a couple of weeks ago. Someone posted an … More How Joy Can Balance Waves Of Grief
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