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 →
One of my favorite verses from the Bible is this one above. It is one that gives me so much comfort during difficult times and right now I feel as if I am in difficult times again. I have seen signs posted during the pandemic Continue reading →
I shared this image yesterday in my blog post about Biltmore Blooms and it has stuck in my mind for some reason. Sometimes images do that. As I walked out to our dock earlier today I spied a dandelion in our yard. There was a Continue reading →
I have shared before on It’s Just Life that I love to listen to podcasts. There are so many out there that are interesting and engaging. Recently I discovered a new one – Dolly Parton’s America. This 9-episode journey into the Dollyverse as it is Continue reading →
The sun still comes up. It’s been a tough weekend in America. Two mass shootings in 13 hours has left 29 dead as of this writing and countless injuries. My heart hurt when I saw the news of the latest shooting in Dayton, Ohio. As Continue reading →
A small white cross made its appearance in my front yard this week. You may have seen them around and wondered about them. No, I am not marking a burial site of a beloved pet. I am just making a quiet statement. Last week when Continue reading →
A repost from several years ago because I honestly ran out of time to do a new post. Y’all understand, right? Life. Enjoy and let me know what you think in the comment section. I recently spent a few days visiting my mom in Ohio Continue reading →
Spring is just around the corner. I can feel it in my bones. Along with the advent of flowers and baby geese which might take over our yard this year I anticipate the return of the hummingbirds. I love these guys. They always amaze Continue reading →
Prayer. It’s our connection to God and sometimes I forget the power behind the words that I pray. Last week Mr. Diamond and I were on a business road trip. We had stops all over Florida and it was supposed to be a bit of Continue reading →
A lot happened while I slept last night—sad stuff and I wish it hadn’t happened. The largest earthquake to hit Japan in recorded history occurred and now the threat of aftershocks and tsunamis in Hawaii and the west coast. The Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake was Continue reading →
