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.
Yeah, Mom, These are my people! At our recent family reunion in Cairo, Georgia, I overheard one of my cousins telling another cousin about her son’s camp experience. She was concerned that he fit in and was not teased by the other pre-adolescent campers because of his long hair. When she picked him up from … More This is My Family, These are My People
It has been ten years since my boy graduated from high school and went on an epic trip to the mountains with some friends. Sometimes, when it’s quiet, I can still hear the sound of their voices from that one last hurrah. … More Did You Hear That? Memories of Voices in the Mountains
He’s been gone 33 years but, with today being his birthday and our family reunion coming up next week, my thoughts are on my Granddaddy and the legacy he left. … More Happy Birthday Granddaddy – Thanks For The Legacy You Left
My time in the mountains of North Carolina is coming to an end. Sharing some impressions from my escape from civilization. … More Impressions of a Fortnight in the Mountains
Did you ever have a plan that didn’t go quite as you expected? I did this past 4th of July. It may be one of those family stories told time and time again. … More The Most Unusual Fireworks Ever
A rain-filled month healed the drought in our area. There is a healing rain for the dry spells in our lives as well. … More Soaking Up the Promising, Healing Rain
It’s good to have friends to share the milestones of life. … More The Unsurpassed Joy of Celebrating Milestones With Friends
I am learning many lessons about my relationship with God in this empty nest of mine. For instance, the importance of communication. … More I Simply Want to Hear Your Voice
Circumstances seem worse when we are facing them alone. Fellowship with others gives you the encouragement you need to face the circumstances of life. … More Fellowship: The Simple Cure for Feelings of Isolation
How we react to harsh words is important. The world is watching. … More The Importance of Tone
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