Prissy woke up before the sun; too excited to sleep another moment. The house felt extra cold this morning, so she pulled the covers up to her chin grinning widely at the bare walls of her small room. It was Christmas day! She’d waited patiently for weeks, and it was finally here. She had taken … Continue reading In Heavenly Peace: The Gift (Part Three)
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Stretched
It was while I was in puppy pose a thought hit me. These last years of my life have been filled with days and months of stretching. Stretching what, you wonder? Well, unlike the puppy pose, which any yoga amateur (like me) would appreciate. The kind of stretching the Lord is doing in my life … Continue reading Stretched
Daisies for Mother’s Day
It’s the fourth Mother’s Day without mom. I’m still not myself. My daughter and I planted some flowers in a small garden right outside the screened in porch looking over the back yard. They are so lovely and I enjoy watching them bloom and grow stronger. But, the one I’m keeping an eye on is … Continue reading Daisies for Mother’s Day
Holy Week
I love the week leading up to Easter. In Christian circles it’s called “Holy Week.” It’s become one of my favorite times of the year. We have a unique tradition in our small town; I think it’s pretty isolated to this place as I’ve never heard of it anywhere else. Each day at lunch hour … Continue reading Holy Week