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
Change and a Cup of Coffee
I am not highly motivational or inspirational. BUT, I DO long for those around me to grow…in every way. I’m an encourager, maybe?? I’ve encouraged my kids their whole lives to follow their dreams. I want to see those around me stand on the edge of the unknown and step off into it. But, … Continue reading Change and a Cup of Coffee
The Other Side
Seems my theme this Christmas season is joy. Joy left me a few years ago and I wondered if it would ever return. I spent a lot of 2018 doing the hard work of recovery from devastating grief. Grief has been my banner for four years…but not anymore. I’ve learned a lot over the last … Continue reading The Other Side
Deeper Waters 