Those stairs. Those beautiful stairs. They were one of the main reasons we chose our house. I had seen them once or twice before as a child and was enthralled. Shortly after the for sale sign went up in front of the two-story colonial home in my parents’ neighborhood, my husband and I had an … More Marking the Days
Gathering – to bring together or assemble from various places I love period novels, television shows or movies where the characters participate in house parties. Pride and Prejudice and Downton Abbey come to mind. Historical estates such as the Biltmore House in Asheville, North Carolina were the venue for such parties as well. I like … More Gathering
Today I am guest blogging with my friend, Rachel Britton as part of her #BeBoldGirl series. I had it all figured out. I had a plan for my life, for my future. My husband and I successfully guided a son and then a daughter all the way through the teenage years and before we knew … More Bold Response to a Gentle Nudge
I am writing this post from the mountains of North Carolina. Yes, I am one of those Floridians who travel north to soak in the beautiful colors of autumn. In central Florida, we have green, brown and in the spring, an explosion of color. Not much in the way of fall colors and definitely no … More A “Beary” Unusal Day
“Is there really any time better than the cusp of fall? Hopefully the weather will take note and the sun will shine golden through the large loft windows as we promise our lives to one another”. These are the opening lines on the website my daughter and son-in-law set up for their recent wedding. My … More A New Season
Wedding central is quiet. I know its cliché but, the silence is deafening. Can someone bring me a harmonica? Its just me and my thoughts, oh, and Mr. Spider (it could be Mrs. or Miss . . . how do you tell)? I was the first to arrive at our home away from home two … More I’ve Got The Monday Morning After the Wedding Blues
On a Friday night in the fall, it would not be unusual to find me at a high school football game. My husband and I try to attend as many home games at Lakeland Christian School as we possibly can. We don’t have a child in the game. As a matter of fact, we … More Friday Night Lights
This is a post I don’t want to write. I would rather write about my empty nest experience or reminisce about my days as a young mom. I would rather share my feelings about my daughter’s upcoming wedding. Anything but this. I can’t ignore the subject that keeps invading my thoughts. I can’t squelch that … More Wake Up!
This week marks two important milestones in my life. As I write this, it is the beginning of the one-month countdown to my daughter’s wedding. All of the major decisions have been made. Invitations have been sent and responses are coming in. There are a few last minute details to attend to when I get to … More Time Flies When You’re Planning a Wedding and Writing a Blog
I love a wedding! Particularly when both the bride and the groom are special to me. And even more so, when it is clear that everything leading up to the wedding day was orchestrated by God. The groom is like a son to me, a big brother to my own son. I met him almost … More I Will, Always
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