It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. I haven’t decorated yet but it’s coming. I always wait until after Thanksgiving to decorate and this year it may not happen until the weekend due to quite a few other commitments. I am fine with that. Continue reading →
Prayers for Thanksgiving
As tomorrow approaches I thought I would share a few prayers that can be used around the table tomorrow. My prayer for each of you is that you have a blessed Thanksgiving filled with the warmth of family and friends and the love that goes Continue reading →
Don’t Miss It – Pumpkin Fest at Silvermont Park
Chris and I have lived in Brevard, NC for over 7 years. Not once had we visited Pumpkin Fest at the Silvermont Park located at 364 E Main Street just past downtown Brevard. This year, after much cajoling and guilt tripping, we did it. We Continue reading →
The Facts about Labor Day
I know y’all need a break from grilling and eating today so here are a few random Labor Day facts to ponder. We had our mini cookout on Sunday with Aaron and Erin but due to the continual rain some of the cooking was moved Continue reading →
A Prayer for July 4th
Freedom Prayer for Independence Day Lord God Almighty, in whose name the founders of this country, won liberty for themselves and for us, and lit the torch of freedom for nations then unborn: Grant that we and all the people of this land may have the Continue reading →
The Day After Father’s Day
Sometimes I realize how short life can be and how I so want to be able to see my parents and talk to them. Father’s Day is one of those days, like Mother’s Day, that carries with it many emotions. As I reflect on my Continue reading →
Memorial Day Prayer
Hear Our Prayer This Day In the quiet sanctuaries of our own hearts,let each of us name and call on the One whose power over usis great and gentle, firm and forgiving, holy and healing … You who created us,who sustain us,who call us to Continue reading →
Happy National Umbrella Day
You know I love to celebrate the special days of the month and today is none other than National Umbrella Day. I would have thought it would have been celebrated in April due to the whole April showers idea but nope- it is today, February Continue reading →
Happy Australia Day!
Today is Australia Day. For those of you that don’t know why I started this blog I owe it all to Australia. You see Chris took a job over 7 sugar mills in Australia in 2008 and as a way to keep friends and family Continue reading →