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: Riley

A Look Back at Summer 2010

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Welcome to Friday with Friends!! The other day, Hubbie and I were thinking about vacations and how it was unusual that we have not taken one (yet!) this year and I made the comment that this summer was a bit lame…or some such. Sad, but true. I was simply thinking…

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She Melts My Heart

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Thanks so much for all your kind comments regarding my blog look:) I rather like it myself and especially now that I was able to get the cute polka dots to show – such an easy fix…IF you know what you are doing!! I do like the dots:) I really…

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Riley Turns Two

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The birthday party at Build-a-Bear was a huge success!! I am so thankful that I had the opportunity to share this with Riley..and her mommy and daddy! Here’s a look back at the day in pictures….. This how we started the day….just a bit overwhelmed by it all! So much…

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How Big?? So Big!

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Don’t forget about the giveaway….I’m excited to see several already joining in the fun:) If you missed it yesterday, just scroll down to the previous post. Also, just wanted you to know that you do not have to have a blog to leave a comment and enter the drawing. If…

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Hope You’ll Stick With Me

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I have to apologize. I really do feel like a bad friend…or, at least, a lame blogger. I asked and asked everyone to check in on Friday for my giveaway news – and, then, I didn’t post on Friday. I think that is pretty sad but I have to admit…

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What’s On My Mind Today….

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Simple Woman’s Daybook for June 7, 2010 (For our topic for this week’s Friday with Friends…keep reading. See “On my Mind..”) Outside my window…..it is a beautiful day!. I believe I said the exact same thing last Monday but I think today is even prettier than last week. All of…

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Playground Days

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This is one of the latest pictures of Miss Roo…caught while she is busy playing at the park. I love the genuine look of childhood in this picture. But….is it just me or is she growing up way too fast?? She seems to have lost all the look of “babyness”!!…

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Wordless Wednesday – or not!

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One thing I’ve noticed about my Wordless Wednesday posts…they are rarely very “wordless”!! Can I really share some of my favorite pictures and not say anything?!!? (can I really ever just not say anything!:) ) But I do love sharing some pictures and want to use my blog as a…

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