Oops ~ Seriously, major oops! While cleaning off my desk, and getting my papers and mind into a somewhat organized fashion, I found it; the item that caused me to utter, "oops!" Underneath the countless forms to be filled out, turned in, or filed away ~ there it was... the list of thank-you's that had not …
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Live A Little Christmas Everyday ~
The Christmas Eve service did it again. As always, the message is delivered loud and clear. Whether it comes through the minister's sermon or the songs that are sung, one can't help but to walk away pondering a thought or two. This year the Youth Choir Ensemble left me to think about these words ~ …
Runners ~ Take Your Mark, Get Set… Turn It ON!
It was a little before 7 a.m. and I was standing on the deck watching the sunrise. The tranquil colors of the sky casting their reflection on the water was breathtaking. The world was coming alive minute by minute, but for some of us the wakening had come much earlier... 4:00 a.m to be exact. …
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Treasured Guidance
Many years ago, although sometimes it seems like yesterday, I experienced the most life altering moment of my life…the loss of my mother. Mom lost her fight with breast cancer, after battling it on and off again for eight years. Although, her death was not sudden and unexpected, it felt that way. The realization …
…And the Winner Is?!?!
Yesterday afternoon I sat down with my laptop, in order to catch up on some of my e-mail ~ mainly the wonderful blogs that I follow. Whether they are humorous, sensible, informative, or spiritual... all of these types make me stop and reflect, or pause and smile. After viewing some of the hilarious definitions that …
Irene…the rumors you stir!
Over the past several days there’s been this recurring topic and her name is Irene. She’s not the nosey neighbor or the meddling in-law, but the very real and threatening storm… the kind that gains strength and then slows…. oh, and gains strength again…. the hurricane kind of storm. She has relatives, known to me …
Lotions, Potions and Hope
Let it be said that I am a sucker for especially susceptible to good marketing. However, good marketing is quite subjective to each individual consumer. Personally, my weakness is to anything that claims to offer peace, tranquility or relaxation. Inspirational quotes, simplicity and humor are also key ingredients in my life. Combine all of the above and …
Heaven…. Do you believe?
Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo, Lynn Vincent (Contributor), Sonja Burpo, Colton Burpo This book was a very quick read, due to the fact that I didn't want to stop reading it. Todd Burpo did an excellent job in describing the events …
Two Arms, Two Legs and a Face…..OH MY!
Most any Wednesday evening I can be found sitting in front of the television with several family members, as we prepare to watch our favorite show ~ ABC's Modern Family. Rarely do I like to watch a repeat of any show, but with Modern Family I can always count on catching something that I missed …
The Great Lesson… it’s so SIMPLE!
"The great lesson... is that the sacred is in the ordinary, that it is to be found in one's daily life, in one's neighbors, friends, and family, in one's back yard." ~Abraham Maslow~ Maslow's words are so simple and to the point; however, the thought is so eloquent. His carefully chosen words seem to sum …
Pause and Smile~ 