Happy 2021! With the turning of the calendar to the new year, I have a lot of hope that eventually we will find “normal” and perhaps toward the latter part of this year discover we have full schedules once again….
Four Years
Have you ever stopped and thought — where was I exactly _____ years ago? I enjoy these trips down memory lane, although most of the time, I can’t quite remember many details. However, today – August 9th – four years…
He Said, She Said: Reflections on Three Years of Marriage
Three years?! In some ways, I can hardly believe it — in others, it feels as though so much has happened these past few years that it should be longer. Nevertheless, we celebrate three years of marriage today! Last year,…
Avoiding Autopilot in Your Marriage
On our two year anniversary, Russell and I talked about our priorities for year three. One of them was to avoid “autopilot” in our marriage. Our first two years were a myriad of activities, changes, adjustments, and of course, all those “in love”…
To My Love: Reflections on Two Years of Marriage
{Photo by The Three} It’s been two years, my love. Two years. Two years of living life with you. Two years beyond that altar where we said “I do” in the church that brought us together Two years of learning more…
Timeless
A patient passed away the other day. An older person, seasoned with all life offers, surrounded by family and friends, yet still sudden, unavoidable, unexpected. We just didn’t have enough time together. The patient’s spouse said this, weeping, to a…
Fridays are for Favorites #20
First Friday in the third month of 2016 — we made it! Hope all of you had a great week! We are going into our last weekend puppy-less — so more big changes ahead! While we can’t wait to bring…
Fridays are for Favorites #15
The last Friday in January — wow — what a full month and start of 2016! Due to our winter snowstorm this past weekend into Monday, I’ve been confused all week on what day it is! However, Friday is always welcome…
Relevant Article on Marriage
An article I wrote on a topic I feel very strongly about was published today on Relevant Magazine! Here is the link and an excerpt — I would love to hear what y’all think! Hope everyone is having a great Tuesday!…
What I Learned: 2015
As we say good-bye to 2015 (how?! what?! when did this happen??!) and look ahead to the brand new beginning January always brings, I think a some reflection is always vital. Even though the song which says, “I know where I’m going,…
Dear Single Ladies…
I think we all had one. Whether it was scribbled in neon sparkle pen in our childhood diary or is an ever changing mix of the nonsensical and logical only within our minds – we all currently have or had a list. The list…
Legacy
What does the word legacy mean to you? Does it mean material possessions? Monetary inheritance? Following your father’s footsteps?
