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”
Category Archives: family
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”
Balance, Peace and Other Worthy Rewards
It’s been a week since I implemented my 168 hour plan. It took me a fair bit of time to come to terms with some nasty habits I had developed. Complacency has no place in my life anymore! This weekend, I took Sunday off. No cleaning, no planning, no errands. I volunteered at our church,Continue reading “Balance, Peace and Other Worthy Rewards”
Dreams & Flannel 