I'm writing about stories this summer. Not just any story...the real story. The one we're living right now. It's the same one you've been living since the day beautiful you came into this world. I fascinated by our stories, maybe that's because one day, our story will be our legacy. I want to … [Read more...]
Traditions…what memories are made of
Traditions...what memories are made of. The holiday's are in full swing and I've you're like us you probably already have the next few weeks planned out. I wanted to pause today and ask you about your family traditions. I'd love to hear how you celebrate Christmas...what events you have, what … [Read more...]
Learning to Number my Days…
"Teach us to number our days…that we may gain a heart of wisdom. "Psalm 90:12 I heard an Andy Stanley message on this last week. (It's first in the series: Time of Your Life. Listen HERE.) The message was great but it’s the scripture that I didn’t remember that so impacted me. I've been looking … [Read more...]
Start today to make a new ending
"Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending." ~Maria Robinson ***** It's almost August! I know for most of you the carefree days of summer stretch on until after Labor Day, but around here the poor kids start school in a matter of a couple of … [Read more...]
Aging Gracefully~From a Seventy-Something Perspective
I'm linking today to the fun blog party: Hooked on Friday's over at Hooked on Houses...you'll find loads of interesting things your blog-peeps are hooked on this week! I’m super excited Peeps! Someone so dear to me is sharing today and next week on Aging Gracefully. Some of you may know … [Read more...]
Aging Gracefully…I don’t want to get older AND meaner!
It's Works For Me Wednesday over at We Are That Family and I'm linking because after all...aging gracefully works for me! I said I was taking a brief detour in Living My Legacy series to chat about Aging Gracefully. But as I've started writing these essays I realize that Aging Gracefully is … [Read more...]
Living My Legacy~9~Even in the dark times…
Living the legacy I want to leave, even in the darkest times. While this is the most grueling and painful way I will live out my legacy, I believe it may be the most important. My parents have done and Daddy continues to do an amazing job at this. The way they lived/live day to day taught me more … [Read more...]
Living My Legacy~7 Making My House a Home
Today is A Beautiful Life Friday over at Inspired Rooms. Thank you Melissa for hosting~ I’m linking this, the latest post in my “Living My Legacy” series because I believe that all of us, every day, are living the legacy we will one day leave. I’m determined to live mine with beautiful … [Read more...]
Living My Legacy~6~Home…a place to touch base
Living My Legacy~6 Making My House a Home…Touching Base… My “Legacy” series started with a simple “Trip to the Grocery Store”. I believe that all of us are living our legacy every single day and I’m determined to live mine with intention. I made a list of ‘how I would want Mike to remember me if I … [Read more...]
Living the Legacy I want to Leave…
Leaving a Legacy… I have my next legacy post written and ready. (If you're new, the Legacy posts started Here) It’s: Making my House a Home by: Creating a place of comfort. But when I got ready to schedule it I kept feeling a pause in my spirit. For days this song has been playing over and over in … [Read more...]
Living my Legacy ~ Part 2
Living My Legacy Part 2 I remember getting up in the mornings and seeing my mom snuggled on the couch, her Bible and prayer journal in her lap, a soft lamp the only light in the room. A warm mug of coffee cradled in her hands…I always knew she was praying for me. It gave me such security, even … [Read more...]
Living my Legacy ~ Part 2~Loving God First
Living My Legacy Part 2~Loving God First It's a Beautiful Life Friday over at Inspired Rooms where you'll find lots of ideas to make live your life beautifully...today I'm linking one of my Legacy posts... Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on All Things Legacy to see all the posts...I … [Read more...]