Stirrings of my Heart
And while we wait… we have a Hope and Joy that runs deeper still ♥ I pray all readers will know that kind of Love. … Read More Stirrings of my Heart
Unsuspected Encouragement
At the least beautiful moments of my life, I have been encouraged by strangers. Embarrassing times. Times when I feel that I have utterly failed. One such stranger uttered a small phrase, “This too, shall pass.”… Read More Unsuspected Encouragement
Here Comes the Sun
With Bible in hand, he comes here weekly to read to he comes here weekly to read to those who receive no other visitors. It makes me so happy to know he cares about the forgotten, the down and out, and the lost. “True Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is… Read More Here Comes the Sun
The Unlikely Nurse
Every 10 minutes, he came into our bedroom, put his hand on my forehead, and asked, “Mom, how are you feeling? Can I bring you something?” … Read More The Unlikely Nurse
Lessons in Adversity
“Anyone can hold the helm when the Sea is calm,” my Grandmother May told me as we gathered the tomatoes and cucumbers for that night’s Dinner Salad.
I was 8 years old, spending a week with my Great Grandmother in Paw Paw, West Virginia during summer break.
The Poetry of White
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
The Attitude-Impaired Morning
I never do well staying up late at night. Last night I was out until after 11:30 pm with some friends… Support, we call it…
At Panera Bread. It was wonderful, and although I promised myself I would leave on the dot at 9pm,
I stayed until the vacuuming was completed at the Restaurant.
… Read More The Attitude-Impaired Morning
Plenty enough to Give: Gravy at the Thanksgiving Table
I forget what works after a year of sleeping at night, and the practice helps, plus it helps to have Extra meat for Dressing. … Read More Plenty enough to Give: Gravy at the Thanksgiving Table
November Traditions
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
Dabbling in Dirt
From the time I could hold a trowel, I have loved to garden. I am grateful to have come from a long line of great gardeners on both sides of my family. Grandmothers, aunts, sister, and cousins have shared cherished family seeds and cuttings, and handed down the secrets of excellent gardening to each new… Read More Dabbling in Dirt
Blue Willow 