Category: widow

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This world owes me nothing.  I am not entitled to anything.  I don’t deserve anything.  God gives me His grace and mercy every single day!  Regardless of whether I deserve it or not. In todays world of instant gratification and self-entitlement, I am not going to lie, I get a bit frustrated.  Even with my… Continue reading Untitled

Light in the darkness

Aging.  I am not doing it nearly as gracefully as I would like to.  I have developed wrinkles, gray hairs, gained weight, and my body itself has had more surgeries and procedures since I hit 40, than any other time in my entire life.  I will admit, it is vain, but it is the truth.… Continue reading Light in the darkness

Thankful for Mondays….WHAT!!! (umm and Tuesdays!)

Seriously, who says that!!! Did I really just say that I am thankful for Mondays…I did!!!! We have a full and busy home.  There are always people coming and going. Places to be, things to do, activities to attend, children to taxi, and so on and so on. Mondays come and as soon as everyone… Continue reading Thankful for Mondays….WHAT!!! (umm and Tuesdays!)

Thankful for sacrifice

Today I am thankful to live in an country where men and women serve and protect us.  This is Veterans Day.  A day where we should take time to be thankful for those that lay down their lives for us, so that we may have freedom. These people leave their own families and loved ones… Continue reading Thankful for sacrifice

Thankful for the gift of life

Birth is a beautiful thing.  I had the honor of carrying 5 babies, and delivering 3.  Avery being the first.  She as a big and beautiful baby, who came into this world on her own terms with a very dramatic flair to her delivery!  She is still all of these things!  She was everything I… Continue reading Thankful for the gift of life

Thankful for no words

I have no words for today.  I am beyond proud of the dances that performed on stage tonight.  I am so grateful for the opportunity to teach in a christian environment that encourages the performing arts.  I am thankful for neighbors who help drive my child to dance when we cannot be home to do… Continue reading Thankful for no words

Thankful for seasons

Seasons of weather and seasons of life are beautiful to me.  I love to see the transitions of the 4 seasons.  The dead of winter, sometimes covered in snow that makes the earth beautiful and surreal.  Always followed by the beauty and rebirth of spring with new growth and life.  The wonder of summer and… Continue reading Thankful for seasons

Thankful for the gift of creativity!

I come from a very creative mother!  She is an amazing artist, seamstress, and crafter.  She makes it look easy!  I remember at some point her telling me that if I volunteered her for one more thing, I would be doing it on my own.  Shortly after that I learned how to sew my own… Continue reading Thankful for the gift of creativity!