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.
Always Looking For Something Have you ever misplaced something in your house that you knew was there? Somewhere? Have you ever spent hours looking for that item, retracing your steps to the same five or six spots repeatedly, as if it would have magically appeared while you were in another room? I have. Often. The … More How Finding A Misplaced Item Feels Like A Christmas Miracle
Where Family Begins I come from a large extended family. We gather once a year in south Georgia where our roots began. Some of us gather again in January at an oyster roast in the panhandle of Florida. We gather at weddings and memorial services. So, it wasn’t at all unusual for me to drive … More How Remembering Loved Ones Lost Reminds Us Of The Passing Of Time
I sat up in bed with a start. Oh, no! All of my shells are gone! That was the first thought that popped into my head at 4:00 in the morning one day a couple of weeks ago. It had been two weeks since hurricane Helene and I was just realizing one more loss. Thirteen … More How To Find Hope When A Season Disappoints
Let’s Not Get Physical I was not a big fan of physical education in school. I didn’t enjoy getting hot and sweaty and I was not good at sports. If a ball headed my way, my hands instinctively shielded my face. I don’t think I ever caught any sort of ball in my entire career … More Why A Dreaded Childhood Game Reminds Me Of Our World Today
Sometimes the little things in life become the big things, the things you will always remember. I experienced this just this past weekend. A series of little things made for a memorable weekend. When Your Grown Kids Visit Both of my adult children live out of state, so whenever I have the chance to spend … More Why A Handful Of Little Things Added Up To A Memorable Weekend
Making Preparations It’s the height of hurricane season and as a Floridian, I need to be prepared. I’m a lifelong resident of Florida, so I know the drill. We have our sandbags ready. We know what we need to stow away if bad weather threatens, and we’ll get our water and other supplies when we … More Why I’m Excited About Preparing For The Peak Of Hurricane Season
Something Big Happened This Week Well, I have another milestone to celebrate. This seems to be a running theme on my blog these past few months. This one is happy, though. But it snuck up on me! This week marked the tenth anniversary of my blog, Feathering My Empty Nest. Ten years! That’s a decade! … More Where Does The Time Go? Happy Tenth “Blogiversary” To Me
Comfort On A Stormy Night A flash of lightning from a recent tropical storm illuminated my bedroom. I pulled my favorite blanket close to my chin and snuggled into my bed. Its softness comforted me. Feeling safe and secure, I drifted off to sleep. I love this blanket of mine. I got it on a … More Why The Comfort Of My Soft, Colorful Blanket Is Significant
A Difficult Anniversary To Remember We passed another milestone this week. It was one I had not been looking forward to—the anniversary of my mother’s death. July 30 marked the end of a very long but short year, and I wasn’t sure how I would react to the milestone. Something I discovered a few months … More How International Friendship Day Helped Me On A Difficult Anniversary
Why We Cry Tears. They come unbidden when we are sad, angry, frustrated, or afraid. But they also appear when we experience overwhelming joy, awe, or relief. Sometimes tears come at the silliest times, like when you see a moving commercial on television or watch a movie. You know this is true if you’ve ever … More Why King Solomon Was Right About Weeping and Laughing, Mourning and Dancing
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