Experience. Today’s FMF prompt immediately took me to Romans 5:4… “And patience, experience; and experience, hope.” Of course, this verse makes the most sense when read in context with the verses before and after it. “……but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; And patience, experience; and experience, hope: And hope maketh… Read More I Can Be Grateful For the Hard Things
Something new for me today. Several bloggers were sharing 10 things they love about their sweetheart…… With it being valentine’s week and all of that – I thought I would join the fun. And it is just that – some valentine fun:) So, in no particular order, here are just some of the ways that… Read More Valentine’s Day 2020: Ten Things About My Hubbie
I missed FMF yesterday – Hubbie and I took a day trip! – but still wanted to join the group, so this is Five Minute Friday. On Saturday. And, admittedly, a quirky twist on this week’s prompt: turn. Just a bit of encouragement and a quick recap of our day. GO – After more than… Read More Hubbie’s Turn for a Daytrip
Well, how was your weekend? It was a beautiful weekend around here. The leaves have seemed to change colors literally overnight….and bright yellow, orange and red trees color the yards and line the roads. I love it. And this time of year seems to bring people “out and about”….lots of people and lots of energy.… Read More Back to Front Royal for my Treasure
The cruise – our trip of a lifetime – is a celebration of our 25th anniversary! Twenty-five years….really, it is hard for me to believe! For obvious reasons, I will not be posting next week..as the 14th rolls around, so I thought I would share some photos of a very young (and much thinner) me:)… Read More Who Would Have Imagined
Around my area, we have traffic. A lot of traffic. And with the traffic, we have a lot of auto accidents. The radios run the traffic reports as often as the weather reports and the list of accidents is as common (or some days more) as the chance of rain! Unfortunately, traffic accidents become routine… Read More Life Interrupted
Probably my favorite picture of all time…….. My Three Favorite Men!! No, it won’t win any photography awards..but it is priceless to me. My son, Jordan – now the airman – My buddy, Tyler – now celebrating everyday in Glory – and my Hubbie, the rock that hold us all steady! Their expressions are genuine… Read More Finally…..
Do you enjoy yard saleing? As much as I enjoy consignment stores and some thrift stores, I really am not that much of a yard saler (is that a word?). Specifically, I don’t often get up on Saturday mornings at the crack of dawn, head out with my cup of coffee and drive all over… Read More Yard Sale Bargains
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 sweetheart she loves him…..neither do… Read More It was Sweet!
Everyone is back home now. The toys are all packed away. And it is beyond too quiet around here. (Hubbie is going to have to start making some noise!!) We had a wonderful week…what a blessing to have Riley and her mommy here for an entire week! Already planning the next visit. Plans for this… Read More A Few More Pictures