Lisa’s Life List

January 21, 2020January 24, 2020 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 11 Comments

She was one of my extra moms. Our daughters were buddies from kindergarten through high school. Our homes were interchangeable. It was easy to share children. I was speechless when I found out Lisa had cancer. It was one of those moments your mind is racing with an echoing, "WHY, WHY, WHY?" God and Lisa … Continue reading Lisa’s Life List

Grateful: An Island Story

August 19, 2019August 20, 2019 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 4 Comments

Three lessons today, God. Hmmm. OK. I think I got the message. I haven’t exactly been a stellar wife lately. As I’ve noted before, this Type A gal tends to be high on crabby and low on patience. God knows I need a lesson in gratitude. Lesson # 1 I saw John. He was a … Continue reading Grateful: An Island Story

My Sloppy Love Life

February 12, 2018February 11, 2021 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

Give me a break. Yech! The pressure is on. Valentine’s Day is coming. The reason I know is I listened to “Love Boat - The Valentine Special”. This cutie love drove me crazy. -Good thing I had dishes to wash. I wiped the counter watching a Hallmark “Month of Love” movie. Burning questions overtook me … Continue reading My Sloppy Love Life

Joy in the Journey…the Story of the Dogwood

April 14, 2015January 25, 2021 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

I saw them 65 miles south of Atlanta. We'd shared the road with palm trees and pine trees and mack trucks since south Florida. Florida surroundings were lush and green and manicured and walled. North of Florida now, we drove the same road I followed with my father a year ago.Last year, we sang … Continue reading Joy in the Journey…the Story of the Dogwood

For the Birds..Sort Of

March 22, 2015April 17, 2015 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

When God speaks, I hope I have sense enough to listen. If not, I guess He'll send a cardinal. But, I get ahead of myself. Have I ever told you my dad, who died last November, loved birds? "I bought 50 pounds of birdseed at the Belleville Seed House - the good stuff," dad would … Continue reading For the Birds..Sort Of

A Trip to Dad’s House

June 18, 2014June 21, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

heIn my Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going to prepare a place for you." ~John 4:2 You step out of the car and you’re hit. A flood of memories wash over you and wakes you up to the past. It’s Father’s Day and … Continue reading A Trip to Dad’s House