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

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Five Minute Friday

Perseverance

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Back in the day (several years ago), I used to join a weekly link-up called Five Minute Friday.  Every Friday morning, a one-word prompt would be given and the idea was to free write for just five minutes on that prompt and, then of course, share your unedited thoughts with…

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Five Minute Friday: Generous

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Everything I needed to know I learned from my Junior Church class.  I was thinking of writing a book, but I think that one has been written.  Once. Maybe ten times already.  Oh well. Perhaps I will simply stick to “lessons I’ve learned from the Junior Church kiddos.”  The title…

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Five Minute Friday: View

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Summer is still here – don’t get me wrong – but the oppressive heat has broken and the delightful summer days have returned.  Even outdoor chores have been enjoyable…as well as the front porch lounging:)  This was my view yesterday afternoon.  Maybe not the best picture but you get the…

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Five Minute Friday: Chance

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Ah, vacation photos.  Or, these days, vacation videos:)  Earlier this week, my brother sent me a video of my nephew cliff jumping (read that – jumping off the side of a cliff) somewhere along the coast in Nice, France.  The video was a bit grainy and it was a tad…

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Five Minute Friday: Easy

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Happy Friday and time for another Five Minute Friday.  Writing for five minutes – without overthinking – about a given prompt.  And today’s prompt is: easy.  (Oh, that should be easy!  Not really.  I just couldn’t resist). GO – Truthfully, though, don’t we enjoy easy?  We are bombarded with messages…

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