If I’d Only Known. . .

How deeply and quickly I would learn the pain of being completely shocked and unprepared for something, I think I might have tried to avoid learning the lesson. So maybe I could avoid the application? My mom called me late on Thursday to tell me that my little brother, Richard, passed away this week. We [...]

Preparation

It probably comes as no surprise to those who know me best that I really like to be prepared. I’ve learned in the course of my life that I function with excellence when I am prepared. I crave being able to be thoughtful and intentional with every task and endeavor that I undertake. You may [...]

What Does The Future Hold?

I saw this video on Michael Hyatt’s blog this morning. I think it’s pretty powerful, and hope that you will not only watch it, but share it with your friends and family. (Don’t forget to turn the music off before you watch it!) One small editorial comment- please note, that this video does not accurately [...]

Summer Lovin’

As I type this post I’m sitting in front of an open window, with my ceiling fan going enjoying a cool, quiet summer night with a tall glass of sweet tea. My sweet dog is perched on the chair arm staring out the window listening to all the sounds of summer. A few birds are [...]

Joy

I have recently had several conversations with several dear friends about how easy it is to allow fear and negativity, especially when that lies with others around us, to permeate our lives. I know that I have been blessed with so much, but yet it’s so easy to get frustrated with circumstances, and I’ve been [...]

Hope My Brother Bought a Lotto Ticket

My family is on a lucky streak apparently! You saw my previous post about the lovely plates I won. The day after my last post, I talked to Dad on the phone. He told me that someone on his work team had won one of the cars that his company, Toyota, gives away yearly at [...]

Look What I Won!!

I entered a contest on heart to Heart with Holley and won! I’m so excited because I really like this Dayspring line!

Officially On A Break

I have, after much deliberation (seriously, since February), decided to take at least a month long hiatus from Facebook and Twitter. It has truly become a crutch, and a leach on my time. I come home from work, sit in front of the t.v. with my laptop and play on facebook while watching what’s on [...]