Author Archives: Andi

Original post: May 3, 2021. Written by my youngest daughter, Mattea, as she reflects on the home where she spent her first eleven years…before divorce moved us to another home. This place was gorgeous and I spent much time outdoors, planting and perfecting, or walking through the woods, dreaming and reflecting. Sweet house, oh…dear, sweetContinue reading “Dear Sweet House”

I’m not sure where you live, but I live in Indiana, and I’m a little tired of sunless, cold days. This morning when I took Nyx out, it felt warm. Well, warmer than it’s been. A welcome 50 degrees. Today was my Friday. So glad. I’m home in my recliner, watching Second Hand Lions, andContinue reading “Thunder”

This is one of my most favorite verses in the Bible. Leaning on my own understanding has probably been my greatest downfall in life as I knew what was best (for me) most of the time. My history proves I’ve been wrong, a lot. I’m aware that I would think and act on a whim.Continue reading “Lean not…”

Work was hard on Monday. Really hard. And when I got home…well, you know…I was sad and homesick. I wrote about it here: https://coffeewithandi.com/2023/03/20/homesick/ I felt very alone that night. I had no one to talk to and I wondered where God was. He seemed quiet…and distant. I wanted answers to the recent questions I’veContinue reading “Where is God?”

Yesterday, I had to make a quick trip into town. On my way back to work, I saw an animal sitting in the road. I could not tell what it was until I got near it. By then it had safely crossed the road. Still it took me a moment to realize what this littleContinue reading “A Squirrel’s Tale”

I’ve written numerous posts about how time doesn’t wait on anyone. It just doesn’t. Back in the Old Testament, God answered Joshua’s prayer for time to stand still. And it did. Joshua 10:13And the sun stood still, and the moon stopped, until the nation took vengeance on their enemies. Is this not written in theContinue reading “Time”

Work was exceptionally tough today. I’m afraid I’ll have to search for another if things don’t turn around very quickly. Yet, I have no where to go. I seem to have this knack or special superpower for finding (and accepting) jobs that are internally messed up. And I’ve only been here since December 1st. PleaseContinue reading “Homesick”

I am sharing a moving post written by my daughter. She’s an exceptional writer. ~ Andi Years of building a reputation I could be proud of gone in a blink of an eye. Mistakes were made, trust placed in the wrong hands. My life went up in… Reputation Is Delicate

I have visited Maine on several occasions. Every time I leave I say I’m coming back. I don’t get there near as often as I’d like. I’d probably move to Maine if it wasn’t 1,200 miles from my children and their families, and the all memories we share here in west central Indiana. I trulyContinue reading “Torn Between Two Lovers”

I read a short devotional this morning that sent a little zing through my heart. Not a good zing. A worried zing. Am I guilty of this? I have been striving to be closer to God. But how diligent am I? The example in the devotional was this: Say you were asked to please comeContinue reading “Zing”

Is there any better connection between generations than music? My daughter, Charlie, and I were on the phone tonight sharing songs that we thought the other might like. When she called, I was listening to my Keane station on Pandora. On this station, Pandora plays similar music to Keane, like Coldplay, Louis Capaldi, and U2.Continue reading “Music: Bridging the Gap”

When we were growing up, we looked so forward to certain milestones in our youth. We couldn’t wait to become a teenager! Thirteen seemed like it was going to miraculously open new “grown-up” doors for us. Then at thirteen, we looked so forward to sixteen and the ability to drive a car which, no doubt,Continue reading “Don’t wish….”

As the autumn breeze brushes against my skin,It whispers softly to me,Of dreams and schemes and mysteries,And takes me to places I long to be. Spring rain falls gently from heaven above,With my arms outstretched I twirl around,I raise my face to greet each drop,And I find myself dancing in Paris town. Dreaming a simpleContinue reading “Dreams”

Original post: May 8, 2021. Edited. I read a heartwarming story of kindness shown to a young man with cerebral palsy. His mom stated that some days are more challenging than others. This particular day was a good day as she took her son grocery shopping. He smiled happily throughout the store. The cashier noticedContinue reading “Love Wins”

I know I posted something similar to this in the past, even in the recent past, but I genuinely think it cannot be emphasized enough. There are so many things in life that we put on the back burner. We always think that there will be a tomorrow to do these things. But honestly, thereContinue reading “What are we waiting for?”

John 1:5The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 8:12Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Psalm 119:105Your word is a lamp to my feet and a lightContinue reading “The Light”

My family moved to Indiana in the late summer of 1977, as my father was transferred here. Then he was transferred to North Carolina in 1982, and my whole family went with him, without me, as I was married at that time. Indiana, at that time, did not observe daylight savings except for a coupleContinue reading “Daylight Savings”

Matthew 6:26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? We were not designed to carry the weight of our own burdens let alone the weight of others. I have this tendencyContinue reading “Give it to God”

Original post: August 17, 2021 Everyone loves Grandpa. He isn’t blood to us but closer to us than most blood relation. We claim him as our own. And we love him dearly. Grandpa used to live in Florida until just recently. He’s getting up in age now so he moved up here to be closerContinue reading “Grandpa and the Pucker String”

Original post: April 10, 2021. Thank you, MH. ♥️ Things got tough when I was away in Florida. Not only was I trying to comprehend the loss of my dad, I was trying to deal with family who were also trying to comprehend the loss of him as well. The day after my dad passed,Continue reading “Be the Cream”

Original post: March 7, 2021. Edited. For Sheryl. Yesterday, my daughter and I took a long country drive. We drove to a small farming community just for curiosity’s sake. In the middle of farmland were rows of houses, some with white picket fences, and large mature trees dotted the small town. There was a loneContinue reading “Days of Old”

When we pray, our prayers are often based on our very human side which is filled with emotion. We see everything up close and very personal while God sees a much larger picture with a much greater purpose. We know that God has all power. We acknowledge that He has the ability to pull usContinue reading “But Even If You Don’t”

EMOTIONS Is there shame in expressing sadness, heartache, or pain,To look through the sun and only see rain,Is it absurd of me to feel such emotions,Must I drink from the well of those “feel good” potions? My feelings are genuine and very real to me,Please don’t condemn because you can’t see,That the positive and negative,Continue reading “EMOTIONS”

Sharing this powerful post written by one of my favorite bloggers. ♥️ ~ Andi Last night my son Tyler who is 20 years old told me some things that his mind has been telling him. These are unpleasant thoughts and he has been … Secrets 3/9

Before she goes bed, my lovely 6 year old granddaughter, Belle, knocks on my bedroom door. I answer and she asks to come in. I say yes, of course. I know why she’s come to visit. She always finds me in my recliner, writing. First she says, “I just want to hug you.” We hugContinue reading “Butterfly Kisses”

Original post: September 14, 2021. Edited. We all have one. You know…that one friend who knows the right things to say at the right time. The one who can lay it all out for you to see, and no matter what it looks like you understand because it finally makes sense. Even criticism of theContinue reading “That One Friend…”

And God created the sun on the fourth day. Genesis 1: 14-19. “And God saw that it was good.” I love the sun. Not only does it supply the vitamin D my body requires but it is good for my soul. The sun has a warmth that compares to nothing else. The sun can makeContinue reading “The Sun”

I graduated high school in 1979. I look back and the 70’s was a blast to grow up in. We didn’t know about politics and all the grown up stuff. We just knew how to have fun. We weren’t afraid of things back then either. We weren’t afraid to walk up and down our roadContinue reading “My 1970’s”

~ Our God is an awesome God ~ Last night, on behalf of my friend, prayers were lifted to our Father and with compassion, He honored them. My friend is here. Exhausted, but with us. My heart is filled with love and gratitude. I cannot fully express how I feel. To know that you prayedContinue reading “God Listens”

I believe there is power in prayer. I believe there is strength in the prayer of a single faithful person. But I also believe in leaning on others when times are exceptionally difficult. I have a group of friends who are my prayer warriors. My warrior sisters. When something urgent comes up I call onContinue reading “Praying ♥️”