It really is quite simple. At least in my mind it is. A lot of things could be made much better if we all just practiced a little kindness every day. I get tired of all of the negativity and if you are like me Continue reading →
January 18, 2019
January 11, 2019
The True Test of Character
“The true test of a person’s spiritual life and character is not what he does in the extraordinary moments of life, but what he does during the ordinary times when there is nothing tremendous or exciting happening.” Oswald Chambers The above quote by Oswald Chambers Continue reading →
January 7, 2019
Happiness In One Picture
They say a picture speaks 1000 words and in this case I have to agree. What makes me happiest? Time with my family. When we were fortunate enough to have two boys in our 20’s I was the happy mama who was able to stay Continue reading →
December 31, 2018
Three Words and A Song for 2019
2019 is almost here. Every year I try to find three focus words to guide me throughout the new year. I have had quite a few over the years and have really tried hard to incorporate them into my daily life. Last year my focus Continue reading →
December 14, 2018
God Will Take Care of You
I walked into the dining room in Crandall Rehabilitation Center in search of my mom. They were doing a hymn sing and they had taken her there before I had gotten there in the morning. I found her sitting amongst the other residents and I Continue reading →
December 10, 2018
“I Want to Go Home” -Journeys in Dementia
“I just want to go home.” It is a common phrase for many people but most often it is a phrase that is heard in nursing homes and care centers. This has been what I have heard all week during my visit with my mom. Continue reading →
December 7, 2018
Q and A Time – A Bit About Me
1. What were you doing 10 years ago? 10 years ago we were living in Australia. Chris was in charge of seven sugar mills and we lived on the beach of the Coral Sea in a little place called Saunders Beach. Who would have ever Continue reading →
December 6, 2018
The Days We Celebrate
Thanksgiving. Black Friday. Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday. If you are like me you are thinking that we have had a huge run on “special days” recently. It all starts with Thanksgiving and then there seems to be a special day every single day. Now they Continue reading →
November 30, 2018
Random Friday – A Little Bit of Everything
Friday is a great day to share randomness, don’t you think? I have more random in my life than order at this point it seems. But bear with me and hopefully my randomness will entertain and amuse you. First up is a medley of googly Continue reading →
November 23, 2018
Reverse Advent Calendar
Advent is almost here and I have seen a lot of great ideas of how to prepare for this season of expectancy. I decided to jump on the bandwagon and get prepared before it is too late. Time certainly is flying by and I have Continue reading →