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

A Different Christmas Poem

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I don’t know how these military thoughts keep making their way to me..but I recently received this in an email. Of course, it tugged at my heart. Hope you enjoy it, too. The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the…

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“The perfect Christmas tree? All Christmas trees are perfect!” Charles N. Barnard What fun we had last night getting the tree “just right”! This picture was taken late at night with the little white lights all aglow…one of my favorite times of Christmas…snuggled in our chair in front of the…

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Time to Start Some Baking

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Things have been “Christmasy” fun around here….Tuesday morning was Bible study, which I so enjoy, and afterwards an afternoon of shopping (which I so enjoy…) and today I will get started with some Christmas baking – but let me tell you a little about my shopping. I love to give…

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Getting Ready for Thanksgiving

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What a fun “day before Thanksgiving” I had…I spent the day with my good friends and we made pumpkin rolls (four of them!) and a special Thanksgiving treat! I used the recipe I posted earlier for my rolls. They were super easy and smelled wonderful while baking. Wrapped with ribbon,…

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Libby’s Pumpkin Roll

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I know I’ve said it before…but one last pumpkin recipe. I have to include this one because the sweetest little 7-year old I know assured me, it is the best!! Next week, we will have a Praise and Prayer service on Tuesday before Thanksgiving…I think I just may have found…

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Getting Boo’d

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As I walked the dog (yes, the before mentioned, RASCAL!) recently, I noticed something cute as I walked the neighborhood…several of my neighbors had been “boo’d”. Although this has been going on for several years in our neighborhood, I recently learned that Hallmark has not missed the opportunity to capitalize…

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