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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Hodge Podge: A Few Questions about Christmas

Posted on December 11, 2024December 10, 2024 By jennifer

Happy Wednesday friends! Did you miss me on Monday? I didn’t think so but, nevertheless, I missed you. And I missed blogging. But, boy oh boy, was I feeling puny. I felt well Thursday and Friday – which was great as I had lots of plans. Woke up on Saturday…

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A Hodge Podge: On Apples and Habits

Posted on October 23, 2024October 23, 2024 By jennifer

Happy Hump Day….or, as I’ve said before, Happy Hodge Podge! I joined this link-up a couple of times before and had hoped to do so a bit more regularly. A least once a month perhaps; however, it has been two months since my last one. No doubt because I just…

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A Rather Cliche Hodge Podge

Posted on August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 By jennifer

Happy Hump Day….or perhaps I should say Happy Hodge Podge! I thought today would be a good day for some Hodge Podge answers with Joyce. I always enjoy reading everyone’s answers. So, let’s jump right in…. 1. What is one cliche you think is nonsense? Opposites attract. I have never…

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One of the Best Summers of My Life

Posted on August 14, 2024August 15, 2024 By jennifer

Happy Wednesday, friends! Thanks to everyone who commented on Monday’s post. It seems there are very few of us who enjoy ironing. Most of us just find ways to get it done…for the most part. And cleaning those pesky blinds was another chore we all seemed to dread. That was…

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.