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

Category: Five Minute Friday

Work While It is Day

Posted on March 22, 2019March 22, 2019 By jennifer

Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done; Most of us are familiar with these lines from the church hymn. We are, indeed, blessed and there is much wisdom is remembering, rehearsing, counting – and recounting – our many blessings! Often when…

What I Need More Than Oreos

Posted on March 8, 2019March 8, 2019 By jennifer

Without overthinking it, finish this sentence. I just wish I had (a little) more _______________. More hours in my day? More peace and quiet? More sleep? More Oreos?? Well, the Oreos just slipped in there. Some days, all I really need is one more Oreo:) Are there ever too many?? …

Searching for Treasure

Posted on March 1, 2019 By jennifer

Imagine it is the height of the California Gold Rush. A new miner has just arrived in town. He is eager to not only stake a claim but also to strike it reach. He is led to the entrance of a mine and is told undetermined wealth is guaranteed…all he need…

Where Do You Live?

Posted on February 1, 2019 By jennifer

We were gathered around the table for another afternoon of UNO. Certainly one of the highlights of my week. Uno with my special, senior friends at the nearby assisted living complex. Sally played cards that afternoon which was nice because it has been quite a while since she has wanted…

It's nice to meet you. I currently live in Virginia...not too far from the nation's capital. My heart longs for less traffic, less politics, less construction and a lot more hillsides dotted with cattle. And maybe a few chickens:) However, this is where God has placed me and I am blessed. In 2022, my husband retired and I turned 60 (!!) and I feel as if we entered a new season of life. Like all seasons, there are new adventures as well as new challenges, but I am looking forward to all that God has in store in the days ahead. He has always been faithful to me! I hope you will catch a glimpse of that here on my blog.