The Power of Words and Fellowship
Words are powerful. They can build up or they can destroy. Sometimes we simply are where we are. We try to quiet the voices within trying to get us to believe the lies like ... "you aren’t good enough", "you don’t deserve...", etc. We do all the right things and keep...
Ode To Florida
I love living in Florida! I grew up in Cincinnati where it's cold for what I think is too many months, where scraping the ice off the car was one of my least favorite things. 28 years ago, as soon as I graduated high school and was able to leave, I moved all the way...
Finding Space
We are so busy these days running from event to event, place to place, work, home, church, kids' events and so on that rarely do we have an opportunity to just be; to breathe in life and find refreshment. Add to that keeping busy to ignore the grief of losing my...
My dearest Shug
Dear Shug: I miss you. I miss your presence, the feel of your protection as you watched over everyone. I miss you coming to lay your head in my lap and ask to go outside, just one more time. I miss your love. Yes your anxiety got the best of me sometimes and I know I...
My son the dancer following his heart
Why is it odd for boys to want to learn dance? It takes discipline, focus, and strength. Isn't it funny how we see these amazing male dancers at an older age and our reaction is one of amazement, respect and awe .... where were they when they were boys or young men?...
Missing my pup
Dear Dakota: April 13, 2019, a little after 5:00 in the evening we laid you, our dear Dakota to rest. For 15 years you were by my side. You were a comfort in the worst storm of my life and afterwards to help me heal. You were also there at the happiest day of my life....
Mommy-son connection
Sometimes the connection with our children comes easy and sometimes there is a journey that involves a bigger climb. With perseverance, and patience you can get there. It’s ok to go through what you are going through… just keep moving forward.
Mom has feelings too
Being a mom is hard. It’s hard because we are still human beings with real feelings, wants, desires, goals, and needs. Yet we often neglect those when we shift our focus to raising up these little humans. The little humans, though we love them so, don’t fully get when...
Simple Ribbon Organization
I LOVE ribbon! It's so much fun for many things from gift wrapping to hair bows, bow ties, scrapbook embellishment and many other crafts.Even the scraps are useful for small projects.Recently I've been decluttering, organizing and simplifying. I found myself win a bin...
Take courage and let your passion grow
I was talking with a dear friend the other day about our God given talents. How He gives us each something we are naturally good at doing. We had a good conversation and I went away thinking about this some more. I believe that yes, we are given "talents" and we are...
Beautiful Victory Full Circle
Today marks a beautiful achievement. A project I worked on last summer has finally come to life... and it's life size alright! Beyond just the project itself, God worked His power and changed my course. The photo I chose is an older one but for me it symbolizes...
Vacations
A vacation doesn't have to be a "production". Webster's dictionary defines the word 'vacation' simply as "a respite or a time of respite from something" and also "a period spent away from home or business in travel or recreation." How many of us have taken that to...