Sometimes all we need is a change of venue and scenery for us to see life and our circumstances in a different light. I loved the opportunity to visit out west a few summers back. My husband and I decided to drive a lot of back roads so we could see…
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I started a project recently that consisted of going through 2 storage areas to clean out what is no longer needed and to add memories to the memory boxes now that the school year is over. What a process! You drag everything out to get to a box and then…
The song, Who Am I, came on the radio the other day and before the words even started I began to cry. I knew the first words were “who am I” and the very idea that I would think so highly of myself at times was immediately humbling. Seriously, who…
There has been a lot of talk lately about making goals for 2014. One look on Facebook and it’s there. If you look on Twitter, you will be inundated with people telling you the best way to keep your goals. It’s just that time of year when everyone and their…
I’ve talked to several people these past few weeks and one thing they have in common is their reaction to life right now: “It’s just weird.” How is this possible? We are in the Christmas season, families are getting together, and yet something is just off. Many of you know…
Coming home to Indiana has been a fun and exciting journey this past weekend. I feel like a child walking down a long path that looks a bit different now; although, it feels so similar. My husband and I graced the campus of Indiana University for lunch at a place…
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Feeling overwhelmed can come from many different reasons. You know, there’s a pit in your stomach and it’s hard to breathe. Have you said “yes” to too many things? Are things out of your control? How many things in your life are presently changing? I’m asking hypothetical questions, but these…
My girls have a teen activity tonight at church and I’m using this time to write instead of messing with traffic. The teens started in the gym playing games, the music was loud, and I administered first aid by the giving of a band-aid. Then, they all moved downstairs for…
I have been making some new recipes these past few weeks that are all egg and gluten-free. Some have not been the best but some have been good. My recent attempt involved rolls. The beginning of the recipe called for the yeast, sugar, and water to be added together and…