In mind I see a picture clearly, although it was never really a clear picture at all. I can’t hold this image in my hand, I can only retrieve it from the deep recesses of my memory. This image dwells there and usually makes its way to the front of my mind every November 9th. Today would have been my… View Post
The Power of Thanksgiving
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Phillipians 4:6-7 (NAS) This scripture in Phillipians is one of my favorites. It’s probably… View Post
What Grandma (or the Sweet Little Lady Down the Street) Really Wants
I have a special place in my heart for the older generation. My fondest childhood memories mostly center around my two grandmothers. I had the wonderful privilege of being within walking distance of one, and just a short drive from the other. My grandmothers taught me all the lessons a girl would need to navigate through life well- love… View Post
A New Mothering Manifesto
It’s here! The week I’ve been waiting on all year. It’s not necessarily marked on the calendar by the advent of Spring, but by the glorious pale blooms that burst into view right outside my kitchen window. Why so special you ask? You see, the blooms on this tree lure me to linger a little longer while washing the… View Post
What is Loblolly Love?
Their tall slender trunks extend towards the heavens and gently sway when there is a strong breeze. They produce fruitful cones, pointy pine needles, and an awful yellow dust that pollutes the air in the months of spring. Their evergreen needles stand out in the bleak and barren months of winter. The pervasive pollen is only tollerable when we remember… View Post