My mind has travelled back to a week before Christmas, nine years ago. Amidst all the decorating and preparation for family coming, music playing, etc. my husband, Autry, was lying in an induced coma. Hours were spent at his bedside…
Last week on one of my morning walks, the sun had just begun to shine its beautiful rays onto the sidewalk now covered with a thick layer of freshly fallen golden leaves. It was absolutely beautiful. I pulled out my…
Last Thursday was the day we had our community group of ladies’ meeting at my home. As usual, I put my sign on the door, “Ladies, just walk in.” However, I forgot to unlock the door! How crazy is that?…
I love this grandfather’s clock in the corner of my dining room. My father-in-law made it many years ago. The chimes are soothing to my ears as well as the steady “tick-tock.” Of course, if I forget to wind it…
I had the privilege of having one of my granddaughters with her husband and their 5 children visit for a few days this week. It was a special time of making some precious memories as most of the grandchildren had…
Yesterday we celebrated the greatest day in history. Yes, it is history; proven history as over 500 people saw the risen Savior before He ascended into heaven. (You can read this in I Cor. 15:5-8). I’d like you to think…
I am so excited to have just received news of this review of my latest book, “Grandma Tell Me the Easter Story.” I hope you may have the opportunity to share this story with your grandchildren during this Easter season.…
Here it is the end of December and we’ve reached the last word I wanted for us to consider for the month – HOPE! We can hope for a lot of things: Hope it doesn’t snow! Hope I get a…
For the next 4 Mondays in December, I have chosen 4 words to focus on. They are “gifts from God” that you will never want to return or exchange for something else. The first word is LOVE. The ultimate demonstration…
Were your eyes glued to the TV this past week as you watched events unfold in Afghanistan? If you were like me there was a range of emotions from anger to sadness. Beside the sadness of 13 of our military…