You were the center of most of my childhood play. I dressed and undressed you a thousand times. I drove you around in your hot pink Corvette and tucked you into your white canopy bed. I cried when my younger sister popped your head off and enjoyed creating the perfect wedding for you and Ken. It ... read more
The Blizzard
We'd been praying for it, for years, and IT was happening! While hubby was a bit disappointed he wouldn't be missing any work days, we were still hyped by the impending weather. Apparently the storm was hard to track...I have no idea. I have no cable and don't watch weather sites, all I use is ... read more
My Girl
December 31, 1921. In my research nothing over the top seemed to happen that day. But as 1921 drew to a close, Genevieve Marie was born. I don't have the exact details of her birth but I do know that she was about to endure an amazing long journey, 93 years long. I know bits and pieces from her ... read more
Thankful Thursday…the struggle
Several years ago I read this amazing book, the entire premise was on counting your blessings...daily...Ann Voskamp, author of New York Times Best Selling book (most likely the only book I've ever read off of that list) One Thousand Gifts just pulled me into this amazing cycle of being thankful, in ... read more
No Place Like Home
As dawn breaks the morning after our community receives devastating news, I am drawn to the sun spilling over the trees and casting it's light on the frost covered grass. I think of a precious miracle child and his momma, oh how her heart must be aching. A pain I wish to never have to endure. A ... read more