Being Nana

I must begin by saying I loved being a momma. It was my strongest desire while growing up to someday be someone's momma. It finally happened over time and it was wonderful. But once my precious babies grew and left me, I forgot that grand babies would soon follow. Oh my goodness, what an overwhelming …

Christmas Stranger

Christmas play practice was in full swing. After all there was only three days till the performance. Props had to be built. Costumes had to be ironed. Lines rehearsed. This was on going on during a big snow storm. Inside it was warm, fast-paced, and busy. Outside it was dark, cold and the snow was …

New Day

Morning New Day Things To Do Children's Smiles Laughter Cookies Baking Cold Noses Cozy Blankets Hot Tea Blazing Fire Sweet Rest Another New Day Time Marches On! Written 2004

Just A Trace

There are times when we cannot trace the hand of God. His actions appear to us as odd. It seems He brings pain and anguish, into our lives already void of bliss. The questions fly, As we ask why? Then we are reminded that He sees the big picture, He really knows what’s best. In …

My Way

I woke up this morning with my mind full of plans. There is laundry to do. Floors to vacuum, Windows to wash...and that’s just at home. At the office, I have people to call and papers to type. In town, I must get the mail and put gas in the car. I have so much …

Time

Recently, my husband and I moved into a new apartment. It is modern and classy. I decided to look at all my decorations for the house and realized that I no longer liked the style I had been sporting for over 20 years. I was really into the primitive look. I even had my own …

Vexed Between

Is it possible? How can it be? More of Him and less of me. He stands before me With His hands stretched forth. I see His eyes of compassion And His heart full of love. Yet, the world is behind Pulling me... With my plans, My dreams, My sand castles, I've built with my own …

Over Simple Things

Over Simple Things It amazes me how disturbed one can become over the simple mishaps of life. Take spilt milk for instance...this can send an adult into a whirl-wind of emotions. Hey, it’s just milk. Clean it up. A broken glass...is it worth the anger spued out of ones mouth? Buy a new glass or …

Mom

Mom is a special name. It comes with great responsibility and lasting impressions. A mom is a lady that teaches her young how to walk, talk, and survive the tests of time. Sometimes being a mom is overwhelming. From the time the alarm goes off in the morning to the moment her head hits the …