I love the Fourth of July. Our family celebrates it in much the same ways as any other family in the country: A picnic, a dip in the pool, a campfire with roasted (burnt)marshmallows, and finally, fireworks. But we also celebrate the MEANING of the day. … Read More Three Cheers for the Red, White and Blue
Remembering those who gave all…… Read More Memorial Day
This old, stained, scarred table of ours has heard the secrets and troubles of many hearts, catching tears on its surface as we shared struggles and sought the LORD for help. As I wash the surface, I wonder how many plates of food have been served here.… Read More Joyful Hospitality
Reflecting on the greatest gift that is ever been given, we light a candle and have a special advent devotional each morning until Christmas Day, starting today. We talked extensively about the Christ child, the one who came to this earth and lived as a poor person after being a KING in heaven.
… Read More Glad Tidings to All
I wanted to take a moment out of my busy Thanksgiving Eve to tell all my readers that I hope each of you has a most enjoyable Thanksgiving Day! … Read More More Blessed than Imaginable: Notes on Thanksgiving Eve
We always dressed our house up in a bit of Green, for this was Dad’s favorite color. His birthday came with Chocolate cake and Green Ice Cream. After I married, I continued my bringing out of Green from the beginning of March through the 17th. … Read More The Cafe on St. Patrick’s Day
Like the purity of a fresh blanket of snow, this color soothes the soul and seems to encourage peace and rest. … Read More The Poetry of White
It is difficult to remain tranquil when there is conflict with what one hears from the culture, and what one knows is truly best.… Read More November Traditions
This year is different. We lost my Grandmother 3 days before Christmas. We buried her yesterday.… Read More Happy New Year’s Eve
This year our family decided that we could be happy without ALL of the Extras, and so we are!… Read More Making the Season Bright
