You wake up, take a minute (or twenty) to freshen up and quickly dress in that day’s attire, and head to the kitchen either to eat breakfast or to prepare it for yourself and others. Waking up isn’t easy today,…
Dear Self – Good Morning!
The Peaceful Coexistence of Grief and Joy
“Some people take longer to grieve than others.” Over the past twenty months (since Joe and I were married), I have heard this truth spoken on numerous occasions. Notice: it is a truth—a truth that I not only believe and…
The Captain’s Corner…BOOK!
“I’m always proud of you! And I love it when other people get to see why!” I’ve spoken this to my nieces and nephews through the years and often to my husband, but today, I once again spoke it to…
This Moment
We had planned one “outing” or event for each weekday of the full week that my mother and brother would be here to visit us. We toured Widow’s Jar Ministries; went antiquing at Second Stories in McCordsville, IN (a delightful…
So This Is What Love Looks Like!
This post was first published on February 9, 2015, and it’s one of my personal favorites. What better day than this to re-post this important lesson on love! ___________ In the true spirit of transparency, I’ll admit it: I’m a…