Life is uncontrollable and our plans can instantly change. When this happens suddenly painful moments have a way of humbling us with a...

Everyday time flies over us but leaves its shadow behind. What is the one thing we all have most in common? The answer is TIME ! Each and...

Happy 3rd Heavenly Birthday, Sweetheart! You continue to remain in our hearts in many ways, yet there has been an acceptance as time...

I’ll never forget last year in April I was at one of my loneliest times ever since losing my husband, Pat 18 months earlier. My endurance...

"Let’s do more in 2024”…….more of what you say? I would like to challenge you to give more encouragement and compliments to others. The...

Dear Family, (Journal notes Nov. 12, 2023) Here we are two years later after our lives were changed dramatically. I still don’t...

It was just two years ago Pat, and I were busy going about our lives just like many of you. We were driving to Florida for a brief...

As time passes through the grief journey, I think sometimes we can become even more thankful for memories spent with family. I do believe...

I have decided that there is no returning to normal after grief. If you have been there, I am sure you would mostly likely agree. I know...

Setbacks, we all have them, and we usually don’t get to choose when they happen…………. It was just three weeks ago. The day had finally...

Trust might be a difficult word to define…. Much less live out in our daily lives. I heard about a conversation the other day my son,...

Dear Friends, Do you ever wonder why some people are more emotional than others? There is a reason for that. It has a lot to do with our...

The Chinese philosopher, Lao Tzu said,” The journey of a thousand miles begins with one small step!” As I read it from the wall at our...

To all my children: Well, here we are…..1 year later and a memory that will forever be etched on our hearts. I know it’s affected all of...

Dear Friends, Do you like to wait? I know I don’t. I like things done yesterday, but many times feel l am running behind. The Bible has...

Seeing God’s creation sometimes has a way of reminding us how mighty and magnificent he really is…… One of my favorite places to visit is...

Recently after returning from a trip to Stowe, Vermont I was reflecting on the journey. The location was fantastic with a gorgeous...

I am praying today for all those who have lost a father, husband, or grandfather. I know the struggle is real. Grief is the high price we...

Dear Friends, Recently while in Florida visiting my son, Brian, and his family, he had a great idea to get up early and head to the beach...

Dear Friends, Many have said all the first holidays are the worst and that may be so. Some say everything will get better. If you’re like...