After a small hiatus, I am back. I needed some downtime – time to reflect, gather my thoughts, and, in general, just rest. It has been a busy 2026, but I am ready to finish the year strong. The hubby and I took a small vacation to West Virginia. Far enough from home to feel… Continue reading A Little Grace at 3,000 Feet
Tag: FindingJoy
Did I Make You Proud?
The parent-child relationship can be a delicate balance between wanting to make your parents proud and giving them plenty of reasons to wonder where they went wrong. A child spends a lifetime doing their best to honor and make their parents proud, while a parent spends a lifetime trying to set an example and teach… Continue reading Did I Make You Proud?
The Roxy & Zeke Files: Meet the Cover Dogs
It is time to introduce you to my “cover girl and guy” – Roxy and Zeke, our two beautiful German Shepherds. They can be real pains in the hiney, but I wouldn’t trade them for anything. Most days, they provide equal parts cuddly warmth, mischief, and some much-needed comic relief. It’s like having two toddlers… Continue reading The Roxy & Zeke Files: Meet the Cover Dogs
Scenes from a Hospital Room
Twelve days. One hospital room. A lifetime of love – and a little humor where we could find it.
Before Screens, There was Mabel
My parents belonged to several clubs and organizations as we were growing up. One of those was a Card Club. One Saturday night a each month they gathered with other couples for a light dinner before settling in for an evening of cards. The couples would take turns hosting in their homes. I enjoyed it… Continue reading Before Screens, There was Mabel
Joy Thieves and Precious Cargo
Today has been one of THOSE days. It started out great. We were on a mission. We had some important “cargo” to pick up and bring home. Our mission was a success, but sometime later in the day there was a shift – an unwelcome funk showed up. Have you had this happen? Things are… Continue reading Joy Thieves and Precious Cargo
A Walk Down Maternity Lane
A new baby in the family sent me down memory lane…and what a wild trip it was. Three pregnancies, three deliveries…wasn’t always magical, but always memorable.
Between the Pages: Where My Love of Reading Began
It was a typical day of kindergarten. ABC’s, writing your name, creating a masterpiece to be hung on the refrigerator at home, recess, milk break, and then…being called to the teacher’s desk. Not good – never a good sign to be called to her desk. But wait, I wasn’t the only one. Another girl and… Continue reading Between the Pages: Where My Love of Reading Began
When Proverbs Hits Home
As a young girl I had to learn the books of the Bible. Our Sunday School teacher – who happened to be my mom – had us learn 5-7 books each week beginning with the Old Testament. At the beginning of class, we would learn those books and receive a quick highlight of what each… Continue reading When Proverbs Hits Home
Love, Custard & Second Chances
I met my husband on a dating website. There, I said it out loud. Such stigma with those sites that I always felt I was being judged. Little did I know there were sites that were just for ‘hookups’, getting revenge, and even your income was a factor. Thankfully, I wasn’t on any of those!… Continue reading Love, Custard & Second Chances