As a mother, I would sit and think about the things I wanted for you.  When you were little I prayed for you to be healthy and happy.

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This week has been a week where I have sat back and looked at life a bit differently.  I think I have mentioned in past posts that I have lived in my current city going on 12 years.  I certainly do not want to offend anyone and that would not be my intention but this would not have been someplace I would have chosen to live. Continue reading “A Sense Of Belonging…” →

The past few weeks have been nothing but a blur. Wasn’t last week Halloween?  This last week I burned the candle at both ends and have ended up with a terrible cold and homebound for the past few days.  A dear friend warned me of this fate several days back and said God would slow me down one way or another.  By the way, God did not make me get sick that was my own doing for not taking it a bit easier. Friday evening as the night progressed I literally was praying, let me get through this night.

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Well, here we are November 1st!  I have been so busy these past few weeks, I have not even had time to write.  My grandmother used to say busier than a one armed paper hanger which no doubt would be a very offensive statement these days but think about it a minute.

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It is a fact that sometimes you have to try your very best to hide ugly. We just want to share our ugly with everyone around us at times.  I was thinking about how I act and I did think about a few of the people that I am surrounded with.   Continue reading “Sometimes You Gotta Hide Ugly…” →

I love everything there is about fall and it is the season upon us.  For this moment I am going to enjoy and embrace everything about it.  I love the crisp cool mornings, I love the leaves in the trees turning vibrant colors of yellow, orange, and maroon.  I love pumpkin…I think I love pumpkin everything! Continue reading “I Feel A New Season Coming…” →

I am just going to be real here for a bit.  This last couple of weeks I have just had moments where I feel angry.  I really have no reason to feel angry, I am usually not easily pressed but little things have left me feeling so frustrated.  Continue reading “Coffee & Grace…lots and lots of Grace!” →

A week or so ago I had to make a trip to the post office.  I have been letting my daughter do most of the driving as she is preparing to get her license in just a couple of months.  As we were leaving the post office parking lot she told me she wanted to drive through the little area where you can drive up, roll down your window and drop your mail in the box. Continue reading “What, I Lack The Fun Gene?” →

The last several nights I have slept terribly.  I have no idea why as I usually sleep great.  I often wake due to one on one prayer time with God and no distractions but this was different, this was just crazy restlessness.  Continue reading “Jesus, Coffee, & Lucky Charms…” →

Why do I feel compelled to say so much sometimes?  I am working on my less is more way of life, especially when it comes to talking.  I have always felt the need to explain things, like my actions or even other people’s actions.  I tell myself there is a logical explanation for why people say or do things and therefore I should help shed light.   Continue reading “It’s Okay To Be Silent” →