One Man’s Junk……

One Man’s Junk……

We’ve all heard the saying, “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” Wow! Today at my yard sale, I watched this saying come to life in an entirely different way. Several times throughout the day, I found myself brought to tears. Yes,...

YARD SALE THOUGHTS!

I’m getting ready to dive into my garage which has been my storage bin for the winter as I have cleaned closets and drawers! Four tables heaped with stuff I don’t need and things I’ll never wear await me! Piles and piles of more stuff surround the...
Sharing Life…

Sharing Life…

This is me and my friend, Melissa. We have decided, along with another girlfriend, to raise a garden this summer!!! Yes, that’s right! We are planting squash, broccoli, corn, beans, and who knows what else! This whole idea came up when we were talking about...
A Night to Remember!!!

A Night to Remember!!!

Okay, I know this is a little gross to look at, but this story doesn’t mean near as much without the picture! I was organizing my email inbox and came across a memory I have to share!One night in January when it was very, very cold, Olivia and I decided to...

Feeling Like a Misfit…and Thankful

This weekend Nick and I had the opportunity to go to Keeneland with some friends. If you are not familiar with Keeneland, it is a beautiful and historic race track in Lexington, Kentucky.Now, first of all, the outing was not pre-planned so I didn’t have clothes...

Why does God want us to pray?

Have you ever thought about why God wants us to pray. He knows our every thought, He holds all things together in His hands, He has the power to create and the power to destroy, He knows what our tomorrows hold, and the list goes on and on. So, why would He even need...

Another lesson from God……

I would like to think that after all I have been through with my son, Nick, in the past 6 years, that not much would rattle me.After all, hearing that your son has a brain tumor four different times should make everything else in the world seem so insignificant.But, I...
Where Does My Help Come From?

Where Does My Help Come From?

In the Beth Moore Bible study we are doing in Sunday school, we are being challenged to memorize Psalm 121. The day that my devotions focused on this particular chapter, I had the chance to ride in a tram up a beautiful mountain in Gatlinburg, TN, with my mom and dad...
Overwhelmed withThanksgiving

Overwhelmed withThanksgiving

I don’t think I can write about anything more pressing on my mind than what happened in my family’s life on Friday night.For those who don’t know, our youngest son has cancer. Just typing that is painful. However, I have learned in the past nearly 6...
I love you, Christine!

I love you, Christine!

You are such a special friend and such a blessing to my life! When I need a hug or prayer, I know you’re there! That means the world to me!God has blessed my life with so many different kinds of precious friends. I am so thankful! I truly believe that God...