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

Tag: holidays

Easter Memories

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Easter 1993 I mentioned last week I wanted to get some of my Easter pictures scanned and posted…so where better to start than the very beginning! Well, that is, our first Easter with all three cutie-patooties!! Emily (the little mom) was four…Jordan (our Easter baby and always smiling that big)…

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Its almost Easter

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Simple Woman’s Daybook for Monday, March 29, 2010 Outside my window….it is overcast and the ground is trying to dry up from a good rain we had last night – everything is really greening up and Hubbie’s fertilizer really should be working on the yard! I am thinking…about Easter this…

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It was Sweet!

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I went totally “crazy” yesterday and wore pink to church (among the sea of red!) and I actually had a girlfriend tease me about “falling for the Hallmark holiday” – you betcha! I love Valentine’s Day! She told me the tired line about not needing a day to tell her…

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The Start of a New Year

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Why I found this New Years graphic too cute, I have no idea! Maybe it reminds me of those crazy noise makers that (fortunately) we did not use this year. We had a quiet – almost too quiet – New Year’s Eve this year. When the children were growing up,…

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A Christmas Wrap-up

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Yes…a wrap-up, the pun was intended! I spent yesterday getting everything back in the boxes and everything dusted, vacuumed and relatively put back together. For me, it is a WONDERFUL feeling! I love my holiday decorations but I really like everything back in its place…which is funny since we moved…

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING “In thankfulness and humility, we acknowledge, especially now, our dependence on One greater than ourselves.” President George W. Bush – Thanksgiving proclamation two months after 9/11

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Easter….

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And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. Come, see the place where the Lord lay.And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is…

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