This blog has been silent but I am about to restart it. Writing always helped me get through things and I am finally at a point again where I have a lot to share.
Random Advice for Parents of Teenagers
I am halfway through parenting the teenage years and here are some things that I have learned. Before you say, "Yes, but you only have one child," let's keep in mind that I have one shot at doing it right and have been the only parent in the teenage years so I can't blame the… Continue reading Random Advice for Parents of Teenagers
Christmas – Traditions, changes, presents
Christmas Eve 2017 was different. It seems as if every Christmas has been different since losing my husband. This one wasn't a "bad" different - just “more” different. We attended the Christmas Eve service at our church and it wasn’t the same as in past years, because there were slightly new traditions. There was no… Continue reading Christmas – Traditions, changes, presents
Finding Joy
The four Sundays during Advent remind us of hope, love, joy aare easy things for me to embrace and peace comes when I wrap my thoughts in hope and love. Joy should be something that comes naturally but we let other things get in the way of our joy. When I think of joy, I… Continue reading Finding Joy
October Falls
Just like leaves changing colors, life changes too. It wasn't the way that I had expected and wasn't the way that I had planned. Fortunately, my faith is strong and so I must remain strong too. October may always have that tint of sadness but I know that God is the author of my story and my October may fall but He will pick me up and show me the beauty as he paints October each Fall.
Shoulders
Our shoulders can carry a lot of weight. Most of the time it is weight that can’t be seen. It comes from worries, burdens or anxiety that we carry. Even though it is invisible, we feel the pressure. Our muscles get tense and tight. You may be the single parent or widow trying to raise… Continue reading Shoulders
Polaris – Always a Constant
Polaris is more commonly known as the North Star. It remains almost motionless over time as other stars in the sky seem to rotate around it. The star is very helpful because it has been used as navigation for ships and travelers. Find Polaris and you can navigate your way. It is a constant. I… Continue reading Polaris – Always a Constant
Father’s Day – A New Look
Father's Day used to be a day when I honored and remembered my father. Then he passed away the day after Father's Day in 2001 and it became a difficult holiday. Two years later, I was able to celebrate my husband being a father and the years of creating fun gifts for him from our… Continue reading Father’s Day – A New Look
Learn and Do the Impossible
This Spring we have had at least three nests in areas of our front yard. Two were in trees and one is on the eaves of the garage. The nest pictured was out of my visual realm because I am not one with super long legs. Okay, I am short. I used the video on… Continue reading Learn and Do the Impossible
Faith Created Simple 