I'm all about new things. Starting new; starting fresh; starting over. I always seem to start on Monday. No matter what it is.As I sat down this morning to work on my bible study lesson for the day, I felt a nudge to put the workbook aside and just open up my bible and read. [...]
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Remember to Breathe.
And just like that...all three of our children are grown.Before you read any further, take a moment to close your eyes, exhale, and embrace this very moment of your life. The loves in your life, the good things, the thankfuls, the lights. Let your mind's eye touch on each and oh yes please do allow [...]
Writing. And Sharing. Part Two.
I have asked y'all before, so I won't ask again *but if you want to give me input...that's cool* about topics that you would like to see on This Girl. I'm looking back over all your input and I'm pulling together...A Plan. Not a list. A Plan. Just sounds more...official? We will go with that.In [...]
Writing. And sharing.
I have been writing. Some. Just not for public consumption. I've been taking lots of photographs. Another medium for my creativity. Or maybe I'm just scared to post the thoughts I've written. A little of both, perhaps.So much is happening in my our world right now. Babies growing up. Babies being born. Babies being mourned. [...]
Turning mourning into Gladness.
It's snowing again. Shhhh...don't tell anyone but...I love it. I don't care that it is almost April. It's not that I don't love Spring. I do. A lot. But fast upon the heels of Spring comes Summer and all her in-your-face heat, humidity and 'hey, good luck with that hair gel' nonsense. Don't even talk [...]
If the workmen are here, it must be Saturday and a chocolate pudding recipe.
Y'all. We have had workmen in our house non-stop since the second week in February...TWO-THOUSAND TEN. Okay, that is a slight exaggeration but honestly, I am so tired of it. And there is still another week's worth of work left to do in the master bath. Never mind that since we signed the contract we [...]
Wednesday’s Ramblings.
Several significant things occurred this week. The hallway, forever-to-be-known-as-the-yellow-bathroom was completed. A post will be coming on that soon. The only thing missing is the mirror over the sink. Which I've already decided is going to be too small now. But, for the sanity of my husband and the sanctity of my marriage, I am [...]
I Let Go.
I love country music. My first memory of hearing country music is of my dad playing Johnny Cash-Live at San Quentin State Prison. In my memory, Johnny Cash played all of the time at our house. I'm sure that's not true. My mom was known to crank some Diana Ross and also The 5th Dimension...hello, [...]
A cold January morning brings many…
thankfuls......my warm home...full of sleeping, grown-up children...Venti bold coffee...procured by my husband while I was still asleep...a gas fireplace...one click and instant warmth...amazing young women who greet me with hugs and laughter......moon-gazing...over-exuberant puppies in the morning ...girlfriends to share life with...the good, the bad and the pain...and the men who love them...second chances...and third...and tenth...soft [...]
Almost a week into January and here I sit…
Some things that are on my mind lately.Yesterday at church, a sweet friend walked up to me and told me she loved my hair cut. I immediately started in with, "oh, I've already had to color it since I got it cut (and colored) three weeks ago!" and "it already needs a trim." And blahblahblah. [...]
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