All Things Home and Family
Busy at Northwood Industries where I work, I answer in the affirmative. At home when the phone rings and asked, I suddenly feel confused. Of course, I'm working. At home and working. Truly, my friends, I do want to talk with you, at home or at work. Maybe after this, you'll be asked… Continue reading Are You At Work?
It's been a Monday-ish sort of Monday all day. It started out with Elv feeling terrible because he slept badly and life is not fun when my husby is feeling crummy. From there, the day proceeded to take a long time to lift off with phone calls to and from the girls.… Continue reading Home Day On Monday
In the middle of life happening last week, Francis was having her daughter, the precocious granddaughter Anne, quote the twenty-third Psalm, daily. Sometimes Anne would cut up a bit and speak the words sloppily, so Francis would gently say, “Say it right, Anne.” Those familiar phrases began to settle into my understanding. I began… Continue reading Psalm 23
Amy, the belle of the evening, is getting married in May. So we had a bridal shower for her. Invited were all the ladies and girls of our church and friends, as well. Sisters and bridesmaids did their best to provide a beautiful party. And it was. We had flowers and lace and pretties and… Continue reading Bridal Shower
So much has happened in the last two weeks that I hardly know where to begin. I ought to be writing up my personal tribute to Elv's mother, who passed away ten days ago with us beside her. I will eventually collect my thoughts about her and who she always was to me and… Continue reading Scribbled Commentary
We have a spring tablescape to cheer us while we wait for the snow to melt.Kristine and Gwen brought these tulips Saturday evening as a gift to me "for the table" knowing how much I enjoy flowers. Thanks girls,I love you, too.Influenza B is making its rounds in our family. 2018 will long be remembered… Continue reading Spring Will Come
Since Easter is quite early this year and we will likely still have snow on the ground when we celebrate; I am offering to you a word to help keep in mind that spring will come. The sequence of events being a bit mixed up this year should give us a great opportunity to… Continue reading Hope
~ I learned that health is a gift. And I intend to be more grateful again for how great it is to feel well and energetic and strong. There is no way I can trump up strength and wellness. Talk about trusting God to help me to fight the bug and restore wellness. That was… Continue reading What I Learned While Having The Flu
Being sick has not all been a waste of time after all. How else would I have gotten this reminder now, right on time. Now, while we have been clearing out extra stuff and dreaming of simpler ways to keep this old house tidy and welcoming and functional. I can get carried away in… Continue reading Simple Living
While the world watches the Olympic activities and the surrounding news and opinion about North Korea's cheer leading squad, I get to sip my freshly pressed coffee at home, quietly. I enjoy my faith openly. Everyone in my world respects my right to work where I wish, shop, play, cry, smile and pray whenever, wherever… Continue reading What I Think
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