The thrill of the planning, anticipation, and actual vacation itself – my husband and I never got to enjoy that experience of vacationing with our parents. Sure we would visit grandparents and the occasional fishing outing, but that was the extent of the vacation portfolio. So when we got married and started planning a family, …
Encouragement – Day #3
Jeremiah 29:11 New International Version (NIV) 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. This scripture fills me such confidence, even in a time of complete chaos. Each day the news changes. Sometimes, I’m not sure if …
Encouragement – Day #2
Philippians 4:13 New International Version (NIV) 13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength. Today, I was brought to tears by a group of people – young and old that had mental and physical challenges. They performed on Britain’s Got Talent. They did a song in sign language from The Greatest Showman (This …
Encouragement – Day #1
Lamentations 3:22-23(NLT) 22 The faithful love of the Lord never ends![b] His mercies never cease. 23 Great is his faithfulness; his mercies begin afresh each morning. It’s a New Day! What the past few months has been like to live through – is now history. Sure there are things you will need to deal with, but for this moment …
I Survived
Living in uncertain times is something this generation has never experienced. Beginning in November 2019, an unseen danger entered into our view. The Covid-19, a deadly virus, as reported in the news was taking China by storm. The hospitals were crowded. Doctors were confused, and people were dying. The threat seemed far away. It wasn’t …
Time…
The seconds on the clock pass No one can change that Minutes move into hours, and hours to days Before we know, a lifetime has passed A smile shared Helping hands make someone’s load a bit lighter Warm hugs to assure the weary Listening ears to validate others Our legacy is the only …
The Secret Plum Tree Escape
Autumn, it's a lovely time of year. The trees are bursting with an array of brilliant colors. The leaves look like small canvases painted with reds, oranges and yellows. The aromas of Autumn are a comfort. The smell of pumpkin pie and homemade bread baking in the oven gives one that warm feeling deep inside. …
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 get plastic. Adults …
Who Am I
Do you know me Sure you know my name, You may even know from whence I came. But do you really know me Parts of me are hidden deep within, Out of sight of all men. Secret thoughts and dreams And even a few schemes. But do you really know me Some days I wear …
What’s Your Barn Say!
My husband and I took a drive out in the country today. We stayed true to the social distancing enacted by our government, but we needed some wide open spaces to breath. It was lovely. The grass was a deep green and the trees budding. The wind was strong and the weeping willows were flying …
LaDonna Fridenmaker~Writer 