Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Calling all Inventors

Posted on By jennifer

I spent a couple days this past weekend house hunting with my brother. True fun…I mean, looking around other people’s houses – for free! I love it! While we are touring through one home (it was an empty one), I kept hearing this beeping/alarm type noise every time I walked through the laundry room?!? Turns out..it is the realtor’s new-fangled device that her husband bought her for Christmas. Seems he was tired of looking for her keys and this nifty gadget hooked onto her keys and every time you whistled (or apparently made much of any other noise), it would beep in response and – voila – found keys!! Pure genius, I’m telling you!

I don’t have too much of a problem with keys but my reading glasses…now that’s another story!! I don’t know what the trouble is but my glasses are always in whatever room I’m not!! And remembering to bring them with me when I go out – ridiculous! I’ve been known to have my friend read entire restaurant menus to me because I can’t see a word without those things (thanks, friend!)

So, if there are any brilliant minds out there who could adapt this new gadget to work on glasses….go for it!! I wouldn’t even mind if it looked like those ridiculous blue-tooth things that I promised myself never to be seen with….I’d do it! My solution right now is to simply buy fifty-three different pairs of glasses and leave them on every end table, night stand, counter and bookcase (etc. etc) that I own……but, truthfully, that’s not even really working!

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Comments (11)

  1. Makes me think of a “Cosby Show” episode where the kids gave Cliff a gadget to help him find his keys. It was supposed to beep everytime someone clapped or whistled, locating the keys. The problem was that it worked for everyone BUT Cliff! That would just be my luck!

  3. Jennifer,

    You’re so funny. Have you tried the necklace thing for glasses? But, somehow, I really don’t think that would suit you.

    Have a great weekend!

  4. Jennifer,

    Isn’t getting old a trip… If it’s not the eyes then its the joints. At what point did I become unable to rise from the floor. Can someone invent a lift that would hoist my bottom off the floor. Love Ya!!!

  6. Hi Jennifer ~
    Like Donna said, try those necklace things. I kept misplacing my glasses and I finally broke down and bought a pretty handmade beaded one from a crafter. The kids in my Sunday School class thought it was beautiful and my grandbabies can’t keep their hands off! They always want to be in Grandma’s lap (to touch the “pretty”). Thats good enough for me! A little cheaper than fifty three pairs of glasses, too!
    Have a beautiful day!

  7. I am constantly searching for my cellphone. I leave it laying all over the house! At least I can call it and make it ring. I always wish for that when I misplace something else, like my keys. 🙂

    By the way, I just put up a post on my blog just for you. 🙂

  8. 53 pairs, huh? That’s hilarious! lol! If I think of anything to help you out…I’ll be sure to let you know.

    BTW, I made the Taco soup last Sunday! I was AWESOME! My entire family loved it. Morgan even asked tonight if I would cook it again this weekend! When a teenager ask to have soup for a meal….YOU KNOW IT MUST BE GOOD! lol!

    Enjoy your weekend friend!

  10. I linked over here from Tammy’s blog. Can’t believe I haven’t been here before. Or maybe I have?

    Beauty from ashes is the promise I am claiming, so I love the title of your blog. Just wanted to say “hi”.

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