I can’t believe it’s the beginning of October! Where has the time gone? It’s been the longest, shortest year of my life. The year started off with such hope, then within a matter of a few weeks my life took a turn I didn’t see coming and changed the course of it forever. I didn’tContinue reading “Soothing the Savage Beast”
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Calling All Maskateers
Mask. A simple 4 letter word, yet today it’s one that can evoke such strong feelings about a simple piece of fabric. We see them everywhere in a myriad of colors and designs, and of course, there is rarely a day that goes by when we don’t hear about the controversy over whether one shouldContinue reading “Calling All Maskateers”
The Sunflower
There is something about the sunflower that makes me happy. It’s upturned face seems surrounded by joy! Maybe it’s the bright yellow color, or perhaps it just reminds me of those giant yellow smiley faces that were popular in the 70’s! 😊 Melanie’s favorite flower is the sunflower. I have found it interesting that sinceContinue reading “The Sunflower”
Roller Coaster Ride
There’s no heart you can’t rescueThere’s no war you can’t winNo story so over, it can’t start againNo pain you won’t useNo wall you won’t break throughIt might be too much for me butThere is no impossible with you!~ I AM THEY When I was a teenager, I remember how exciting it was when IContinue reading “Roller Coaster Ride”
In the Blink of an Eye
We’ve all heard the saying, “what a difference a day makes.” Well, how much of a difference does 180 days make? Today marks 6 months, or 180 days, since Melanie has been gone so I’ve found myself pondering that saying. I’ll admit many things have changed during this time – some good, some bad. Yes,Continue reading “In the Blink of an Eye”
Back to School
Here in Georgia, we’re getting ready to send our kids back to school. It’s a hot topic these days no matter what city or state you live in. Depending on your own personal circumstances, some kids will return to the classroom, others will go with a hybrid schedule and others will begin the year withContinue reading “Back to School”
Blanket of Love
My mother taught me how to crochet when I was 8 yrs. old. It was something we did together, especially during those long, winter days. We crocheted everything and anything – scarves, mittens, vests, skirts! My mom, along with my Aunt Martha would crochet around the edge of these special handkerchiefs, some of which IContinue reading “Blanket of Love”
See the Light
‘Cause it don’t matter where you come fromI know we can get through thisIt might feel like it’s been so longBut we keep on keepin’ onIt might feel like an uphill climbAlways some kind of battleBut you got more than you on your sideWe’re gonna see the lightYou and meWe’re gonna see the light~ SeeContinue reading “See the Light”
The Lonely Walk
Have you ever felt lonely? Have you ever looked around you and felt totally alone even though you may be surrounded by people? According to Websters dictionary the meaning of lonely is: standing apart, isolated, solitary, destitute of sympathetic or friendly companionship. This is the kind of lonely I’m referring to. As the months have goneContinue reading “The Lonely Walk”
The Big “A” – Anxiety
~ Every anxious thought that steals my breathIt’s a heavy weight upon my chestAs I lie awake and wonder what the future will holdHelp me to remember that You’re in control You’re my courage when I worry in the dead of nightYou’re my strength ’cause I’m not strong enough to win this fightYou are greaterContinue reading “The Big “A” – Anxiety”
Eye of the Storm
~ In the eye of the storm you remain in controlIn the middle of the war, you guard my soulYou alone are the anchor, when my sails are tornYour love surrounds meIn the eye of the storm~ Eye of the Storm, Ryan Stevenson I first started being awakened in the middle of the night withContinue reading “Eye of the Storm”
The Three Musketeers
How did we get here? That’s a question I’ve often been asked and there are some days I wonder the same thing. I married and had 2 children at a young age, but soon found myself divorced and raising them alone. Growing up together we would often refer to ourselves at The Three Musketeers. AsContinue reading “The Three Musketeers”