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In Need of Rest…….
How tired are you? Do you often feel exhausted physically, mentally and emotionally? A tired a good night's sleep doesn't begin to touch. A tired that requires a break from everything.....work, home, current events, social media..... Maybe what we all really need...
“I saw my life pass before my eyes”
We have all heard this phrase.....but I can tell you, with certainty, I have watched my life pass before my eyes. After my mother's passing, I took on the project of scanning her photographs from the years 1953 to 2015. My mother was known for documenting every event...
A Different Wednesday
(It was July 2020 when this entry was originally written. My dear friend had just suffered the unexpected loss of her nephew. With the recent loss and tragedy in my hometown, I thought it appropriate to share these thoughts.) How did we get here? We have all heard...
“If you don’t know where you are going, you might end up somewhere else”
"If you don't know where you are going, you might end up somewhere else" I heard this line in a song and thought "Ha! That's me!" For those of you who know me well, you know that I am the very best at getting lost. I admit, I have no sense of direction and can lose...
“Do you feel centered?”
"Ma'am, do you feel centered?" A couple of months ago, I had a medical test performed. I entered the room and was asked to lie down on the table. I did so and the attendant proceeded to prepare me and the equipment for the test. The young man then looked into my...
The unfinished blanket
Recently, I spent a couple of weeks in West Virginia awaiting the arrival of our second grandbaby. I decided to make good use of my time and go through some boxes that had been sitting around way too long. From the top shelf of my bedroom closet, I pulled down a box...
A new season
Autumn is one of my favorite times of the year. The changing leaves, pumpkin everything, sweaters, crisp morning air, and, of course, football. This year I had the privilege of going back to spend part of the autumn season in my home state of West Virginia. While I...
I see Him!
Jimmy and I had been planning a trip to New England. When talking with friends, we realized their trip to New England and ours would overlap by one day. It was decided we would spend that day together exploring Martha's Vineyard. Excitedly, our ferry reservations were...
The “rock” of family
The blessing of family..... It was a table for eight.....mom, dad and six children. The children ranged in age from approximately 10 years old to one year old. Each child sat happily in his or her chair, quietly drawing, joining the conversation among them and...
Be Still……..
It was during my morning walk I took this photo. I was so in awe of the beauty and colors. Then the symbolism struck me.....it reminded me that every day is a new dawn and a new beginning. One of my favorite scriptures came to mind.....Be still and know that I am...