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

Interruption

May 22, 2018May 23, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 1 Comment

“Interruption” is NOT the blog topic on my planning list this week. Matter of fact, the word “interruption” strikes fear in the heart of any Type A. After all, we have our plans, our lists ... and our expectations. We Type A’s know how things should roll out each day. We feel the weight of … Continue reading Interruption

Fun Friday: The Grumpy Grateful Gardener

May 19, 2018May 20, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 14 Comments

I remember when we bought this place 100 years ago (ok, maybe 25). My husband and I were spellbound at the thought of owning 120 acres. I planted gardens before our house was built. I carried lilies and iris bulbs gifted to me by my master-gardener neighbor. They went in the ground by the old … Continue reading Fun Friday: The Grumpy Grateful Gardener

Pause to Paint: I’m done!

March 1, 2018June 21, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

I’m messy. I’m tired. I’m grateful. I’m done. As I painted my daughter’s room, I started getting depressed. - Why am I covering up my kid’s life? - Just because clouds and glowing stars are scratched and marred, does that mean I have to clean it up? I sighed. Help me out, God. “Be grateful.” … Continue reading Pause to Paint: I’m done!