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Nonny’s Garden

Certain times of the year seem to prompt certain memories, flooding my mind with beautiful images of the past. Early spring is such a time for me. The garden is just beginning to wake up and those precious early blooms grace quiet spaces. This is a sacred time for me, a time when my grandmother’sContinue reading “Nonny’s Garden”

the heart of community

Starting a post is always the hardest part. It’s that awkward introduction when you’re face to face with a stranger and not sure who should speak first. As an experienced, people-loving, extrovert, that awkward place is the drop-dead epicenter of my wheelhouse. I love it there. I love people. New people, friends I’ve known forever,Continue reading “the heart of community”

Returning To My First Love

What a joy it is to return to writing! I have been away too long. The last 12 months have proven exciting to say the least! My son in law has returned from his last deployment. He has finished his time with the military and has relocated his family to within minutes of my home.Continue reading “Returning To My First Love”

Reflections

I am 46 years old. I have lived only 25 years of my adult life. God willing I have 40+ more to go! Pretty exciting if you think about it. I’ve seen so much “life” already! To think that there are so many more adventures still waiting to be discovered…Yes! I look forward to themContinue reading “Reflections”

Living in the Present

It seems this week I have been bombarded with the same message: live in the present. From daily devotionals to conversations with friends to mentoring my children, always it is the same. Focus on today, live in today. Plans are important to be sure. But they are exactly that, just plans, ideas. The Bible tellsContinue reading “Living in the Present”