My morning routine is pretty simple. Wake up, Go to the bathroom. (TMI?) Open bedroom doors (we have an odd two door system but it helps keep the cats out.) Give cats treats. Get coffee. Go back to bedroom. Turn a tiny stream of water Continue reading →
Forgiveness as a Personal Journey
Forgiveness. Sometimes forgiveness is difficult and when it comes to forgiving myself I find that I am horrible at it. Events that happen, things I have said, actions that I have done that have not been received well or have been inadequate haunt me. I Continue reading →
Lessons Learned at the Beach
I love the beach. I love the smell. I love the sounds. I love to watch the birds and pick up shells. We had a short time when we actually rented a house on the beach of the Coral Sea and it was wonderful. I Continue reading →
Smooth Waters Ahead
This is a repost but one that I needed to read so maybe you will like to reread it as well. Thanks for stopping by. The past week has been a week to reflect, catch up on rest and have some “me time”. It was Continue reading →
A Simple Prayer
I started my recent Sunday worship off with tears. That just happens sometimes when I am moved and touched by something and this past Sunday was one of those times. Our church has a Special Friends class and these folks never cease to inspire me. Continue reading →
Broken But Beautiful
That featured picture is from our recent beach trip. Of course I had to pick up a few shells on this trip. I have container upon container of shells but I still have to get more at every beach we visit. It’s just what I Continue reading →
Feathers
One of my dear friends gave me a beautiful feather after my mom died. Feathers, especially a white feather, are signs that our loved ones are watching over us. When a feather is found, unexplainably, on the ground, it is supposed to be a reminder Continue reading →
So Strong
Last week my Brevard Branch American Association of University Women met at the Mary C. Jenkins Community and Cultural Center. I have shared that we have a Little Free Library placed outside of the community center and it has become a special place to our Continue reading →
Reflections
It’s been an emotional week for me for some reason. I think the grief is slipping up on me and I am realizing that it happens when I am least expecting it. But then that is grief, isn’t it? This year alone I can name Continue reading →
Fourth Week of Advent – Love
John 13:34–35 (ESV): 34 A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one Continue reading →