I am a wife and a mother of 2 grown children, a believer in God and follower of Jesus Christ. I love to travel, read and be creative. I used to have a Welsh Corgi named Higgins but now I have a Labradoodle named Boone who is my baby. I love the beach, the mountains and anything English.
I love all kinds of maps — world maps, state maps, even those paper travel maps you can never fold back correctly. Maps show you where places are and how far one place is from another. Some maps show you which places are mountainous, which have rolling hills, and which are flat. You can see … More How Life Can Be Like Following A Navigation System
I reached another milestone this past week. I’ve been an empty nester for ten years now, a whole decade! Time truly does fly, doesn’t it? When The Nest Really Emptied I remember that fun, exciting, emotional week in May 2013 very well. Our son was in graduate school at Vanderbilt the same year our daughter … More Learning To Enjoy The Empty Nest: Sometimes It Takes A Decade
It’s Mother’s Day weekend, my first Mother’s Day as a grandmother. It’s also the first anniversary of the beginning of an end. One year ago this weekend, the events preceding my father’s death began. Just Another Ordinary Saturday The day before Mother’s Day, 2022, I walked my dog to my mom and dad’s house like … More It’s Mother’s Day, So Why Am I Thinking About My Sweet Father?
I love seeing extra cars in my driveway. Do you want to know why? I’ll tell you — extra cars in the driveway mean my kids are home, which makes me very happy. When Chicks Come Home Recently, I was on a walk with my dog at the beach. We walked to our turn-around point, … More How To Best Fill Your Mom Tank When You Live In An Empty Nest
Frustrated, stressed, overwhelmed — these are some of the emotions I experienced this week. It has been a trying week but I have learned a few lessons in the midst. One, in particular, had a profound impact. A Rude, Soggy Awakening Five weeks ago, we awoke to a saturated bedroom floor due to a burst … More Is Your Attitude Showing? Humble Lessons Learned From A Burst Pipe
We are one week into spring; it is probably my favorite season. I love sunny days with clear blue skies, especially when contrasted with the new baby green leaves. The colorful flowers that bloom in spring always brighten my day. It’s also the time I start thinking about travel. Spring is a hopeful season, a … More Why I Love It When Spring Is In The Air
Listen To Me Listen may be one of the most important words in the English language. Think about how often you have either said or heard the words “listen to me” before some important words were shared. To ask someone to listen is to stress to them that what you are about to say is … More To Listen Or Not To Listen? An Important, Timeless Question
Finding Inspiration In A Slice Of Paradise One of my favorite writing spots is at my writing desk in the nook of my bedroom at our beach house. From my little perch, I can watch the seagulls, pelicans, parrots, and osprey fly by, people walking along the beach, children playing, and dolphins parading out in … More Why A Special Little Island Brings Fond Memories Of My Dad
Today’s Wedding I love a wedding, don’t you? It’s such a joyful event watching two people join their lives together in marriage. You’ve watched the relationship develop then the engagement comes. Next, a flurry of activity occurs; the dress is purchased, bridesmaids and groomsmen are chosen, a wedding date is set and a venue is … More Why An Exceptional Future Wedding Is On My Mind
The mind of a person plans his way, But the Lord directs his steps. Proverbs 10:9 NASB Catching Up From A Busy Month I had my day all planned out and it was going to be perfect. Nothing was scheduled until 3:00 so I had all day to write and get caught up on things. … More How A Midnight Flood Altered My Perfect Plans
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