Butterflies…. 💜 landing when I need it most. Each one is a reminder that my Jesus sees me and knows the hidden ache in my heart

The cleanup/recovery process is long and arduous. Larry calls it "painful archeology," but Megan's text has been a daily reminder. The thin

Every family has a story whose narrative is uniquely their own. Its pages are marked with laughter and tears: sweet memories and painful...

I like to have a plan, and I want to stick to the plan. There have been times when "my plan" has caused me to be rigid when things don't...

May 22, 2023 - This day marks 42 years ago that I had the honor of becoming this beautiful baby girl's mama. I was young, immature and...

Have you ever wondered what to say to a broken-hearted person who's lost a loved one? We want to speak words that will bring comfort and...

It's almost spring, but it doesn't feel like it today. We are stuck between Winter and Spring, and it can make the heart feel dreary....

We often hear about our lives on earth being compared to running a race. I'm not a runner, but I envision the dramatic finish when I...

Thanksgiving is here. The world around us is on a speeding track to Christmas, so it's important that we pause and take a breath - not...

The month of September ushers in the fall. When fall arrives, everything pumpkin also arrives. The days get cooler and shorter, and we...

A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. Proverbs 17:22 Have you noticed that as we age, we laugh...

The Sunflower Festival in Springfield, Tennessee, was a magical experience for me. Maybe it was the fragrant scent of rain in the air...

Summer is finally here! Last week ushered in the Summer Solstice. It was the longest day of the year and the shortest night. That's good...

Is it an understatement to say that life is hard right now? I don't think it is. Our world is full of hurting people. The cause of the...

Do you ever wish you knew exactly what to say or do for a friend who is hurting during the holidays? I know from both sides this is a...

It's that time of year again. Autumn. The trees are shedding their leaves, and it seems as if all of nature is getting ready to go to...

Pumpkin picking time. 2 years ago when I was finished with my pumpkins, I used them for target practice, then I threw them into the...

The day after tomorrow is my 60th birthday and every year around this time, I reflect on growing old gracefully.  Wrinkles are a part of...

We don't have a choice about most of what happens to us or around us. However, we can choose how we react and even how we think about...

Is change hard for you? It is for me. Sometimes it's challenging for me to let go of things. Whether it is my plans, life situations,...