The Greatest Holiday Gift

What a wonderful surprise! Paul (the entrepreneur son) decided to drive in after work yesterday. He arrived around 3:30 A.M. exhausted but happy to be home for a quick one day visit After a few hours sleep, we spent the whole day together. In a little while Paul will...

Happy Holidays

The holidays are here and this is the first holiday season (since we’ve been married) that my husband and I are without family….The children have all moved away and we have no other relatives living in this neck of the woods. My husband’s work...

The Power Of Prayer

Today, I had my blinds installed in the new townhome by a really nice man and his son. They are a striking duo, both very tall with terrific smiles. I met Doug (Dad) years ago when he installed some blinds in my home. Pete, the son has his own business but has been...

The Call We Mothers Wait for

My daughter arrived safely in San Francisco! Her trip went smoothly, all luggage arrived and her friend picked her up at the airport on time. It was a pleasure having her leave out of our small local airport where people are friendly and helpful and mothers can blow...

Another Journey Begins

Today we are helping our youngest daughter get ready for her big move to the West Coast. This is the one child who my husband and I thought would always live close by. But like her siblings, she has the desire to step outside her comfort zone and see what’s out...

A Very Special Day

Today is September 18th…It’s a very special day because the man I love with all my heart turns 58 today. I could fill pages with how I feel about him but instead I will summarize it in a few paragraphs.I married a man who since the day we exchanged vows,...