I’ve just recently passed an important milestone. I remember being a young woman with my life stretching out before me like an endless country road. As the days went by I never really thought about what life would look life after my children were grown. I just lived one day to the next taking care … Continue reading Twenty
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Cracker Barrel Conversations
My husband and I had a meaningful conversation with one of our kids recently. I still marvel that this human being, so big and handsome and full of life, started his journey inside of me. There are times I look in the mirror and find I’m disappointed in the way I look. Having babies, aging … Continue reading Cracker Barrel Conversations
Growing Up, Up and Away
As a little girl I loved nothing more than being outdoors. Trees beckoned to be climbed, rocks called out to be turned over, you never knew what treasure might lie beneath. Most of the time it was an earth worm, but occasionally there’d be a penny and that was pure gold. I loved to run, … Continue reading Growing Up, Up and Away
Life After Paradise
Last week will not go down in history as one of my favorites. I know the Lord is trying to teach me something and it seems He has to wreak havoc to get my attention sometimes. I’ve told you before how difficult it has been learning to cope with an empty nest. The “parenting of … Continue reading Life After Paradise
Deeper Waters 