My sweet mother ended her life journey here on earth on Christmas Day at 3:27 pm. When I got the news I reacted with quite a variety of emotions. Tears, of course, because I will miss her every single day. Relief that her body is Continue reading →
Of course I have to have a teapot themed Christmas tree, don’t I? I don’t always put one up but this year I decided I definitely needed to celebrate my love of tea and Christmas together. I have a nice little box of small teapot Continue reading →
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 →
It’s not quite the celebration I had wanted for Chris’ birthday today but even if it is a small one for two it will be happy. Birthdays come and go and I am very happy to celebrate with him today. Join me today in wishing Continue reading →
I inherited my love of making greeting cards from my mom. From 1951 when my parents got married until 2015 she kept the tradition of making handmade Christmas cards to send to friends and loved ones alive. At times their mailing list exceeded 200 people Continue reading →
Christmas will be here in 8 days so what better teapot to feature than this fairly new to me teapot shaped like a Christmas package. Isn’t it adorable? . . . A nicely wrapped package with a tidy bow and berries with greenery makes this Continue reading →
Joy. Joy is all around us. We only have to open our eyes and observe. Joy is FaceTiming with our new grandson, Theo, as he sleeps on Micah’s chest. Joy is seeing the lights shine on our deck Christmas tree. Joy is a group of Continue reading →
I am feeling nostalgic today and perhaps it is the upcoming holiday season that is prompting that feeling. Whatever it is I had a little trip down memory lane as I found some pictures that made me smile. Growing up we always seemed to have Continue reading →
