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Come for Coffee, It’s on Me!

My daughter has returned from her missions trip to Colombia!!! Not only did she return home safely but she brought with her pounds of coffee…yum! (What a good girl!) To celebrate her return and to do something new, I’m inviting you to join us on this blogging journey. In this crazy life, we sometimes Trip … Continue reading →

Adjusting to the Chaos

While ripping away at the weeds in my cobblestone path, I unknowingly ripped out an ant hill. The “unknowingly” part was short-lived as they began crawling between my toes and up my legs. I had disturbed their cosmos; and in return, I began the “ant” dance to rid my feet and legs of their search for … Continue reading →

Fireflies and Stars Above

For the month of July, I am hosting the One Thousand Gifts DVD Bible Study with Ann Voskamp at our church. We’re having fun, crying some good tears and learning to slow down in the midst of life’s chaos. As all good leaders know, preparation is huge if you’re going to do anything well. So … Continue reading →

Struggling Through Forgiveness

Going through life being imperfect, I’m bound to offend others; bound to annoy and irritate. I’ve done this countless times and not always on purpose. I don’t wake in the morning looking for ways to accomplish this, I just know in my human frailty; my faulty self will inevitably fail someone. Some I fail and grace … Continue reading →

A Makeover & New Look

New is good — and I love learning new things and conquering new territory. This has been a work in progress and I feel I’m ready for the big reveal. I started this venture of blogging back in January of this year ~ and as most know, a new venture is always a learning process. … Continue reading →

The Turn of a Day

24 hours…the turn of a calendar day. What was far from the mind yesterday becomes a place of prominence today. Loss, illness…changes focus on the everyday to one’s last day… and this day… And what will I do with this day? Memories come spilling back of days spent with the one loved…the one near the … Continue reading →

The Quandary of the Morning

My computer is dying a slow death. I turn it on in the morning and it grinds and groans awake.  Sometimes like me…slowly grinding and groaning, not wanting to move from my comfortable place of slumber. This morning was one of those mornings. There was a chill in the air and all was quiet outside…even … Continue reading →