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Dad’s Life Tips

July 26, 2025 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

✅ 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

Junkyard Geranium

August 14, 2024 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ Leave a comment

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

June 11, 2024July 10, 2024 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 2 Comments

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

May 16, 2018June 21, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 3 Comments

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

April 15, 2018April 15, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 11 Comments

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!

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!

Painting: Day 6. I am NOT done!

February 27, 2018March 15, 2018 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 2 Comments

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!

January 23, 2018June 11, 2024 ~ Laurie Meek Watkins ~ 2 Comments

  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

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

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