As I work diligently to get through my email this morning, I am overwhelmed after receiving hordes of unsolicited emails. I wonder if my readers feel the same way. First, how did I get on so many lists? I suppose it accumulates when you purchase something, either in person or online, and they ask for your …
As I came across the words “finding inner peace,” a light bulb went off in my head. This is a good topic for me at this time of my life. I’m not needy, but the older I get, the more little pieces I need to fit together and keep in order—especially if I want to …
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Fall is quickly approaching; it begins on Sunday, September 22nd. Most of us will welcome the cooler temperatures, children returning to school, and only a few months before all the holidays are upon us. For me, Fall is one of my favorite times of the year. Nostalgia is present–excitement happening, new school year, rustling leaves …
As we eagerly await the arrival of our first grandchild, expected within the next month, I realized the crucial role we, as grandparents, play in their lives. Over the past eight months, I’ve been praying for my daughter and her child and that my husband and I will be the best grandparents we can be. …
I’m anxious. I’m nervous. I’m excited. I pray I will be the grandmother God wants me to be to my soon-to-be-born grandson. I want to be there for my daughter and son-in-law. I love them both to the moon and back. So how can I love this grandson more? I know I will. My …
I never thought I would say I’ve been in the eye of a hurricane, but now I can. When you live on the Gulf Coast of Texas, it is something that should be in my vocabulary. It’s a major event, and from June 1st through November 30th, known as the Atlantic hurricane season, there are …
As I mature (“grow older”), this holiday in America, celebrated at the end of May, means more and more to me. I continue to meet men and women who have served in our armed forces and have lived to share their stories with others. My uncle, my dad’s older brother Jim, served during World …
This title refers to life being short – like slipping sand through the hourglass. Do you feel like you don’t have enough time to finish things? Well, I do, and quite often. I know that I don’t use my time wisely. I procrastinate with things I should accomplish today – thinking tomorrow will always be …