Another month almost in the history books. With school back in session and all the windows open, summer feels like it has come to an end. Actually, there is one whole week left in August and, yes, fall is not official for days after that but, really, summer seems done. So, a look back at… Read More A Little Letters Look At August (2019)
I shared this photo earlier this week on my Instagram. It was given to me last weekend while I was visiting my 90-year old aunt. We were looking through a stack of photos she had stuffed into an old album. There were several of my parents, my grandparents and many of older relatives I barely… Read More Be Still My Heart
Off-balance. Out of kilter. Or, as one definition described it, “….in a state of confusion or chaos.” So much in our world seems to be off-balance. Everything from politics and popular opinion to sports, entertainment and current events. It affects our world, our communities, our churches, our homes, and our own hearts. If we are not careful,… Read More Christmas Peace
This snapshot is of a framed photo in our family room. It is years old and the quality is not excellent but it is a treasure. The bottom photo captures our Tyler’s fun, silly personality. The top one is Tyler and his friends celebrating his 13th birthday. It was a fun night of pizza, laser tag,… Read More Thirteen Birthdays
I am a good secret-keeper. Whether it is the perfect Christmas surprise you are waiting to exchange or a special prayer burden that you simply had to share with one person, you can depend on me to keep your secret safe. Just a little-known something that my friends who read here may or may not… Read More Uniquely Me – Some Random Facts
Mention Valentine’s Day and you will get a variety of responses. Some love it. Others tolerate it while others think it is silly, a waste of money or just dumb. Whatever the opinion, it seems feelings about February 14th are very strong indeed. Whether you enjoy chocolates, cute cards or heart-shaped anything, love seems to… Read More Two Ways To Love Our Family – No Chocolate Needed
“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 I claimed this verse during the very early months of my grief and it has very… Read More Three Lessons (I’m Still Learning) From Grief
Eleven years ago today. Sometimes all that eleven years can entail is too much for my brain to process. It can seem like a lifetime and then, other times, it feels as fresh as if it were yesterday. But, every day, for eleven years – on the good days, the bad days and all the… Read More Eleven Years
Five Years. I type those two words…and then I sit here. Speechless. Overwhelmed. And heartbroken. Can it truly be five entire years since our sweet Tyler breathed his last breath here on earth? Yes, he awoke to breathe new air (“and found it celestial” as the beautiful song goes) but he left us behind…and, oh… Read More Five Years
Let me just say…this morning was free pastry day at Starbucks! woo hoo…start your day with a Starbucks latte AND a free coffee cake to go with it – you know the day has to be good!! I found the coupon for free pastry day at 5dollardinners…have you seen this blog? Love it. Recipes, tips… Read More Pedersen concert…and Starbucks! Happy Tuesday:)