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I don’t know about you, but I am greatly troubled with all that is going on in our country. The virus and the political madness, the stresses at work, my personal finances, decisions to be made, indecision, sleepless nights, loneliness…the list goes on and on. I do feel uneasy. I feel unsure. I wonder whatContinue reading “James 1”

Lately, this word is being tossed around a great deal. That along with quarantine. Two words that rarely touched our lips are now more popular than mac and cheese. But this morning, I question the very definition of essential. Those who were essential last week have now been moved to nonessential. This makes me questionContinue reading “Essential”

A New Day A new daybright, sunnyenlightening A new bondfriendship, peacesharing A new outlookhopeful, promiseforgiving A new viewreminiscent, reflectinglearning A new dreamexcited, youthful,yearning A new lifestyleoptimistic, positivehealing A new heartgrateful, true,loving – AndiMarch 8, 2015 I hope this day is amazing. Yesterday, I did some things that made life seem “normal” again. It was refreshingContinue reading “A New Day”

I went to the Blue Store two days ago. (That’s what my oldest boys called that particular store when they were very young. Well, it used to be blue back then.) I have to tell you that I was slightly disturbed at the sign in the entryway. It gave directions on how to walk throughContinue reading “Are you kidding me?”

“Where flowers bloom, so does hope.” Matthew 6: 28, 29 “And why are you anxious about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these.” Matthew 11:28-30 “Come to me, all whoContinue reading ““Why are you anxious?””

“No, I can’t.” I’ve told myself this a thousand times. “I can’t do this anymore.” It’s horrible to feel that low. I’ve been in that place many times. I know how it is to feel helpless and alone. It’s very difficult especially when you have the responsibility of a home, and children who rely onContinue reading ““No, I can’t””

Love. It comes in all sorts of shapes and sizes. It ranges in color from black and white at times, to a box of 64 multicolored Crayola crayons. The world revolves around love. And love is powerful enough to stop your world. Love is a peculiar thing. You can’t see it but you can seeContinue reading “Love”

I wrote this late last year. Of course, I added a little more to it this morning. It is my hope that you will discover beauty in places that you’ve overlooked or never considered. It’s well worth your time. Grab a cup of coffee and let’s get off the road for a bit. December 29,Continue reading “Get Off the Road”

I started writing a blog about love yesterday. I wanted to finish it this morning so I could post today, but the message below popped up in my memories on FaceBook this morning, and it fits well with my current thoughts. I will continue to work on the other blog and will post soon. IContinue reading “Purest Love”

I want to write more now than ever. It’s not that I have more time on my hands because I actually have a great many projects that I should be doing at home during this downtime. But ideas and topics for blogs keep popping up in my head. Maybe because I have been going throughContinue reading “The Covid Writer”

I find sentimental value in many things. Maybe more than I should. I don’t know…I’m just kinda mushy that way. I have a hard time getting rid of things that bring back a good or loving memory. I have a few toys from when I was a little girl, school papers, gifts from my kids,Continue reading “Sentimental Attachments”

The human spirit is resilient. It is stronger than steel, yet more fragile than a rose petal. It strives to live, to pursue, to overcome, to heal, to give, to forgive, and to love. Throughout my life, and yours too, we’ve seen the face of the human spirit on many people and in an arrayContinue reading “The Human Spirit”

While last Sunday was Easter, we should view every Sunday as a day set aside to remember that Christ died for us and rose from the dead. A day of thanksgiving and of renewal. A perfect start to each new week. Philippians 4:4-7 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5Continue reading “Rejoice!”

September 16, 2013 In the night, as I sit alone in my room, I think of many things. Not that I can solve the world’s problems because I cannot even solve my own. But I am a thinker. It’s what I do. Tonight my thoughts are a tangled web of “what if”, “why”, “I’m scared”,Continue reading “Searchers”

In the stillness of my room, I lie on my bed, thinking…listening to Andrea Bocelli playing softly in the background…and wishing I had Chelle to talk to…like we have done a million times since high school. Then two more beautiful women come to mind. And I realize just how lonely I am. Words cannot expressContinue reading “Three Beautiful Women”

If you are like me, you might be struggling by now with this new, temporary approach to life. I certainly am. And the struggle is very real in every aspect of my life. I feel like a dart board. So, I am writing this to myself, and sharing with you. Maybe you can relate. IContinue reading “Constant Amidst Change”

Buzzards and clowns. You read my silly clown stories. Now I have three buzzard stories for your entertainment on this 913th day of quarantine. Or, whatever day it is. I have no idea. My first buzzard story took place as I was driving down the road toward Bell Union. An animal had been hit onContinue reading “Buzzards”

Today is Easter Sunday. He has risen. Today is a day of remembrance, of renewal, and of a new beginning. Since Easter arrives during our spring season, we can relate to the awakening of the earth. Robin eggs, daffodils, green lawns, and budding trees, all remind us that the earth is very much alive. EasterContinue reading “A Day of Remembrance & Renewal”

Last night’s blog was one that came to my mind quickly and needed to get out before the full moon ended. There was so much more though, that could have been said in that blog that was not, so I’ve added a part 2. With the title being “Heavenly Connection”, you may have had otherContinue reading “Heavenly Connection, part 2”

It was a rather difficult day and I came home feeling quite depleted. I shared with my son, Jet, through text, some of the happenings of this day. He returned my text, but his message was not anything about this day and it’s hardship. No, he knew that I needed something more. Something more spiritual.Continue reading “Heavenly Connection”

Coulrophobia.“coal-ruh-fow-bee-uh” The fear of clowns. Okay, so maybe I’m not a classic case of coulrophobia, but I really don’t care much for them. Yes, I’m even somewhat fearful of them. Enough so that all of my six kids inherited the “momma’s-fear-of-clowns” gene. My oldest daughter, Denae, said she fears them to a point that sheContinue reading “Clowns”

I am currently working on several blogs but I wanted to stop those for a moment and reflect on this day…once I figured out what day it is. Losing track of time is a normal basis for me. Working sporadic days throughout the week keeps me in a constant state of confusion. (Or…maybe it isContinue reading “What…Day…Is…It…??!!”

I stood in my driveway late tonight after taking the trash out to the street. The quarantine has brought with it the peaceful element of quiet. The only sound I could hear was the train as it rushed through our sleepy little town. No cars. No trucks, sirens, or planes. No dogs barking in theContinue reading “The Quietness of a Quarantine”

Many of the hardships we experience are directly related to the choices and decisions we’ve made. Some are not. Like today and all the craziness in this world. Many are being knocked down of no fault of their own. This can be most difficult, frustrating, and humiliating. Find peace in knowing that this is justContinue reading “Getting Up”

My Animal Whisperer I started writing a children’s book several years ago. I’m not sure where it’s going, or if it’s going. It starting heading in a direction different from what I planned so I put it away. I wanted a short, simple story for young children and it was becoming quite lengthy. Imagine that!Continue reading “Listen to Your Kids, LL #122”

This year started on a very good note for me. I felt good. I started full time at work. I had dreams and goals to reach this year. Then I got really sick five weeks ago. Covid-19 showed up during my sickness and the whole world, came to a screeching halt. So the things IContinue reading “Not Made of Steel”

Today we have many questions, concerns, confusion, and yes, some fear. Why is this happening to our community, our state, our nation, and our world? How did we get to this place? Many things we would like explained to us, because, well…we deserve answers. Don’t we? What if you have been praying for this situationContinue reading “FAITH”

Today is day four. Day four of of stringent policies, regulations, and restrictions in the health campus where I work. Well, actually, in every health care facility across our country. This crazy, new world of covid-19 has turned our lives upside-down and inside-out. I have no new information to share with you concerning this pandemic.Continue reading “Get Dressed & Make Your Bed”

Our lives are an accumulation of many things. Beginning in our childhood, our parents, guardians, family, associations, peers, school, teachers, experiences, etc., all shape and mold us into who we are today. One of the most important influences of our lives though are our friends. I have been blessed in many ways when it pertainsContinue reading “Friendships”

There is a video circulating on social media of quarantined Italians singing to each other from their homes. Their beautiful voices flow through the night air above the empty streets and alleys. I don’t even know the perfect words to describe what is happening between the people. It’s so much more than beautiful. Serene. Comforting.Continue reading “Italian Serenade”