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
I can’t stop humming that Willie Nelson song — on the road again, I just can’t wait to get on the road again . . . It’s that time of year, time for the post-Christmas road trip to Nashville and Birmingham. It has become somewhat of an annual event when my husband and I deliver … More Why I’m Excited For The First Road Trip Of 2023
Make new friends, but keep the old; Those are silver, these are gold. Joseph Parry Friendship — A Gift From God I am convinced that friendship is one of God’s greatest gifts. Friends add so much to our lives — someone to laugh with, someone to cry with, someone safe to vent our frustrations with, … More The Value of Old Friends, New Friends and the Best Friend Ever
A Window Seat View I was fortunate enough to snag a window seat on a recent flight from Dallas to New Orleans. It was a beautiful, sunny day — not a cloud in the sky and the view was amazing. I was traveling alone so with no one to talk to, I did a lot … More How A God’s Eye View Taught Me The Value Of Letting Go
Have you ever heard someone say something that you knew was probably true but didn’t want to acknowledge or agree with? I have. It was just a few weeks ago. Message From A Stranger Our neighborhood set out luminaries on Christmas Eve. We’ve been doing it for years. In the early years, a crew went … More How One Stranger’s Comment Had Me Pondering My Empty Nest
Is it just me or does anyone else feel like they’re barely limping across the finish line of 2022 and staggering into 2023? What a year! What an ending to a year! My last couple of posts have been about the importance of being flexible during the holidays when you are an empty nester. That … More How An Unexpected Ending To An Unexpected Year Affirmed The Importance Of Flexibility
A few months ago, when I was feeling a little gloomy, I decided I needed to change my attitude. I’ve studied the Bible for years so I have plenty of verses committed to memory. As I mentally dug into my memory bank, this one came to mind. This is the day that the Lord hath … More How A Simple Bible Verse Can Help Make For A Better Day
I’ve been thinking about my dad a lot lately. After all, it is October and I am in the mountains of North Carolina. It was his favorite place to be in autumn. How It All Started My brother started college in the fall of 1986 at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina. My parents, … More Why a Simple Green Hat Is Significant To Me
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