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.
Have you ever caught yourself complaining about something when you really didn’t have a good reason to complain? Especially in the current state of our world? I have, I’m ashamed to admit. Deep In The Heart Of Texas – Waco I visited Texas last weekend with two close friends. It was our annual “get away … More It’s All Relative: Why Compassion Is Better Than Complaining
What is one thing that helps fill the void in your empty nest life? For me, it’s friendship. Friendship is important in the empty nest life, especially as our adult children marry, begin careers and establish their own lives. Treasured friendships can help fill the void in our lives and our time when our adult … More Four Reasons Why Friendship Is Important In The Empty Nest
I recently visited my daughter in Birmingham. (Which is why I didn’t post on my blog last week). It was a great visit that almost didn’t happen. Time For A Visit To Birmingham I had some Southwest Airlines travel dollars to use before May 1 so, back in February, I talked to my girl and … More Why Visiting My Chick Is Good For My Empty Nest Soul
My “Twosday” I had my blog post ready to go last week. It was a light-hearted piece about the significance of Tuesday, February 22, 2022 for me and my husband. You probably saw many memes about “Twosday” on social media. I was going to share how we would always remember Chapter Two in our marriage … More Little Things And Big Things Two Days Apart
So Long, Valentines Day Valentines Days is over. The chocolates have been devoured (at least all of the good pieces) and the flowers are beginning to fade. The sentimental greeting cards have been packed away and Valentine decorations removed to make way for the next holiday. Some people love Valentines Day — the romance, candlelight, … More My Ten Favorite Bible Verses About Love
Four lanky legs with four big paws, one long tail, two floppy ears, two green eyes, one brown nose, a bunch of whiskers and a sweet personality – that’s our Boone. Baby Boone Is Born Today (February 6, 2022) we are celebrating Boone’s second birthday. On this date, two years ago, we got the email … More Best Birthday Wishes To A Four-Legged Birthday Boy
The day was cold, overcast and rainy — the perfect kind of day for sad news. I knew that the text message was inevitable but it still took me by surprise. Fritz was gone. I’m not going to lie, the tears came. I first met Fritz a little less than two years ago. He lived … More It’s Hard To Say Goodbye (even to a canine friend)
I Wasn’t Expecting That I went to our town’s old shopping mall one day last week to look for a new bedspread. (I’ve already ordered and returned two.) I didn’t think I would find anything but I decided to give it a try. Our little mall is kind of sad, a shell of its former … More Change. Something To Dread Or An Exciting Adventure?
The January Blues Have you ever had a case of the January blues? You know, that kind of blah feeling you get after the fun and excitement of Christmas is over — your calendar is less full, your house looks bare without all of the Christmas decoration, your people have gone home. It’s easy to … More How One Spunky Little Squirrel Helped Banish The January Blues
The Time Has Come Happy New Year! I know, I know. We are a week into 2022 so what’s with the Happy New Year? I’ll tell you. This coming week feels like the real beginning of the new year because I’m just now taking my Christmas decorations down and putting them away. For several years … More Why Epiphany Feels Like The Real New Year’s Day
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