✅ I totally missed Father’s Day - No fathers at my house, and, besides, I got behind schedule. ✅ My dad would tell me I’ve always got too much going on. ✅ Yup. I can hear your voice in my head, dad. I think about you often. ✅ My dad gave me lots of life … Continue reading Dad’s Life Tips
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Junkyard Geranium
I want to thank whoever plopped the dried out potted geranium next to the trash can, I drove by, backed up, and placed it in my trunk. Gosh! I think I can save this flower! When I finally got home later that day, I pulled my treasured pot from it’s hiding place next to the … Continue reading Junkyard Geranium
The Work of Healing
I’ve been sharing my Top Ten Tips to Cope for the past few months. Since I’m 67, well, you can guess it’s taken me a while to figure out this coping stuff. I’m still working on it. But, life and loss (and God’s help!) through the years have taught me a few tough lessons. Today’s … Continue reading The Work of Healing
Monday Moods: Top Five To Thrive
Top Five to Thrive OK OK, I know. We’re back to the work week. It can be so discouraging to come off the (semi) relaxed vibe of the weekend and get blasted with a high dose of the daily grind. Take heart! (I love this Bible phrase!) Here’s your .... Top Five to Thrive 1. … Continue reading Monday Moods: Top Five To Thrive
Make / UP – A beauty which doesn’t fade
The LORD does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart.- 1 Samuel 16:7 I stumbled across this photo of me. This little blast from the past reminded me of a time I wore make-up...exactly 1000 years ago. I was a young … Continue reading Make / UP – A beauty which doesn’t fade
Pause to Paint: I’m done!
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!
Painting: Day 6. I am NOT done!
Do you do things day after day which drive you crazy? OR have your days become so dreary and monotonous you want to escape? Enter: Painting: Day 6. I am NOT done. Maybe you haul off to a job, sit at a desk, make business deals, wipe runny noses, diaper babies, soothe criers, calm teenagers and … Continue reading Painting: Day 6. I am NOT done!
Happy Tuesday to the Tuckered Out!
I’m gonna write my article... but maybe I’ll just take one little minute to lie down. -What’s on Hallmark channel anyway? Let’s take a look at this magazine. Oh, look at that photo of.... wgrzmzzzzz. Ten minutes later I wake up with a magazine on my face. Oops! “Go to the ant, you sluggard; … Continue reading Happy Tuesday to the Tuckered Out!
A Trip to Dad’s House
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








