Author Archives: Andi

Sometimes when life is hard I have find an outlet and keep busy. Usually it is something creative or being outside in nature. I’ve been on overload lately and doing things without thinking things through. Yesterday, I painted a wall. I chose a color that clashed with everything I have. Therefore, I ended painting twoContinue reading “Keeping Busy”

I took this picture at Big Long Lake, Indiana. My best friend had a lake house there. I always thought the center cloud resembled a heart. Tonight, I see an angel. It’s beautiful no matter what you see. Yes, I am afraid. But that’s okay. God knows all about it and I will trust inContinue reading “Trust”

There’s so much on my mind and someone is heavy on my heart. I’m distracted. Indecisive. Worried. Feeling helpless. I find myself doing stupid stuff. I am forgetting things I never forget. I say the wrong things. I use wrong words! I even used a stapler incorrectly. A stapler! Not once. Not twice. But threeContinue reading “So Much”

Original post: July 22, 2021. Edited. (Based on the song You Say, by Lauren Daigle. Highlighted words belong to her.) I listened to this song twice on my way to work this morning. It hit home. When nothing seems to go right, when you just don’t measure up, and when you feel empty and alone…thisContinue reading “I Believe”

Psalm 130:5I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I hope. A new heart? As you told me that you need a heart transplant, the floor dropped and the walls caved in around me. Tears stung my eyes. And my heart hurt for yours. That was on Saturday afternoon. Since thatContinue reading “HOPE”

A post by Regie Hamm, one of my favorite bloggers. I can definitely relate to his post. I used to visit my great-grandmother who was born maybe less than 20 after the Civil War. Her daughter, my maternal grandmother, would tell us stories of traveling through the Dakotas, Minnesota, and Wisconsin by covered wagon. GrandmaContinue reading “LETTER FROM A GRANDCHILD …”

I have a lot of questions concerning God’s will for my life. I know some of you may have the same questions. How do we know when God is opening a door? Is it even a door? How do I know if I should step through it? How do we know that we are makingContinue reading “God’s Will”

Decision making isn’t my cup of tea. It tends to be painful. Always has been. Even if it’s a small decision like, “Where do you want to eat?” Holy cow…don’t ask me. Just take me. I’ve been divorced for a decade now. I own a home. I work out in the often not-so-nice world. AllContinue reading “Making Decisions”

Trust in him. ♥️ Andi Photo credit: Casoli, Italy, I believe my father took this picture.

Original post: November 26, 2021. The innocence of a child. Is there anything more beautiful? Such wonderment in simple things. I bought this little mermaid for my granddaughter. The jewel is her birthstone. It was very inexpensive but this tiny treasure means a great deal to her as she loves the sea and it’s mysticalContinue reading “The Little Mermaid 🧜‍♀️”

Today I was shopping at one of my least favorite stores, which I happen to frequent more often than I prefer. When you live in the boonies like I do, you don’t have many choices. My once young children called it the “Blue Store”. I was heading near the pharmacy department to pick up someContinue reading “What would you have done?”

Psalm 69:3I am weary with my crying out; my throat is parched. My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God. With the many struggles I am currently in the midst of, I have grown weary. My eyes yet burn from the tears shed yesterday. My energy is waining. I want to hide and sleepContinue reading “A Weariness”

Psalm 28:7The LORD is my strength and my shield; in him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him. The heart is, in my opinion, the greatest organ in the human body. Granted, it cannot function without the assistance of other vital organs, butContinue reading “My Heart Trusts”

Original post: October 29, 3021. Edited. Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (ESV) For everything there is a season,and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up what is planted; a time to kill, and a time to heal; aContinue reading “There is a Season”

Walk through any toy department and you will find an array of unicorns. They are usually white with pastels sprinkled about them in some fashion. I’m not a fan of pastels. Nor am I a lover of unicorns. In fact, I do not like them at all. I don’t know why. I just don’t. I’mContinue reading “Unicorns and Little Girls”

Why is it when everything goes well after a difficult time, we put Jesus back in the drawer and forget about him until the next trial brings us down? We still have pretty much the same stuff going on in our life as when we were going through the bad time. But then, we prayedContinue reading “How Easy It Is To Forget”

JAMES 1:12Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Just as winter fades into spring, and spring into summer, it appears to be my season of trials once again. I desireContinue reading “Blessed is the Man”

So my sweet granddaughter lasted one day without eating meat. Yesterday, her mommy made her a non-meat meal. She was, however, upset that her parents were eating pork sandwiches. Denae’s update: So today we had a conversation about God creating animals and the differences between farm, pet, and exotic animals. But the heart-crushing part cameContinue reading “A Lover of Animals – An Update”

If I asked my readers who loves animals?, I bet most of you would raise your hand. We might not prefer the same type of animal, but that’s okay. My son, Jet, once had 36+ snakes of various kinds in our home along with tortoises, hissing cockroaches, scorpions, tarantulas, iguanas, and a bearded dragon named,Continue reading “A Lover of Animals”

I am grateful for the room I have in my basement that allows for a large play area for my grandchildren. They can easily (and happily) stay down there all day long with the many toys, books, and movies they have access to. There’s nothing quite like the imagination of a child. When a childContinue reading “The Imagination of a Child”

Original post: Children, March 28, 2021. Edited. I watched two young children play next to me as we waited for our flight to Florida. When these two little girls met for the first time, within 30 seconds they became best friends. It was obvious they came from very different backgrounds and heritage. Their skin wasContinue reading “Instant Friends”

Original post: April 9, 2021. Edited. My dad listened to Rod McKuen a lot when I was growing up. I have a Rod McKuen playlist on my phone. Listening to it takes me back to a good place in time and gives me peace. There’s a particular song I really like called Blessing in ShadesContinue reading “Blessings in Shades of Green”

Original post: November 13, 2021. Edited. Life’s challenges will either make you or break you. I’m teetering today. Trying to excel in all aspects of life is probably just a little too aggressive. But where do you draw the line? How do you not try? And when trials bombard you in a variety of ways,Continue reading “Life’s Challenges”

Another post written by my daughter. Enjoy. ♥️ ~Andi He walked into her life and he was everything she ever wanted and everything she didn’t know she needed. This love was different than she had … When Ocean And Forest Meet

All things bright and beautiful,All creatures great and small,All things wise and wonderful:The Lord God made them all. Each little flower that opens,Each little bird that sings,He made their glowing colors,He made their tiny wings. The rich man in his castle,The poor man at his gate,He made them, high or lowly,And ordered their estate. TheContinue reading “All Things Bright and Beautiful…”

God blesses us in both seen and unseen ways. If we only knew of the times he protected when we didn’t even realize we were in danger… Or, the many times he provided food, clothing, or that much needed friend at just the right time. How many strangers have crossed our path who ultimately addedContinue reading “More Than We Ask For”

I have hesitated about writing this. I wondered if I should just keep this treasure to myself. But this morning I woke up thinking about this after a lengthy time of it being silent. This morning, I felt I needed to post it today. Why? I do not know unless someone somewhere needs a messageContinue reading “My Mom”

Genesis 1:1In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. Genesis 1:4And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness. Psalm 19:1The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Psalm 46:10Be still, and know that I am God. I will beContinue reading “The Artist is Exalted”

A few days ago I wrote about my brush. You know, the one with missing bristles. Well, I just want to say that brush was a lifesaver today. I have this valley in my yard. A deep valley with steep hills. It’s a pain in the arse to be honest. I had to drop fourContinue reading “About that brush…”

If you’ve read my posts long enough you know that I’m quite enchanted with sunsets. I love sunrises as well, but if I have to choose, sunsets win. Last night’s sunset did not disappoint. Ezekiel and I sat on my front porch swing. It was a most perfect evening. As we talked, I noticed theContinue reading “A Stormy Sunset”