(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...
"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...
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...
"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...
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...
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...
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 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...