The response to my blog post yesterday between those comments found here and emails that I received have clearly shown me that I am not alone. I have felt very blessed by your sweet words and your hearts. We CAN do this sisters. We CAN trust God with our past,…

“Somewhere between the memories of what has been and the hopes of what might be, we pause, take a deep breath, and wonder” Embracing Your Second Calling—Passion and Purpose for the Rest of Your Life Dale Hanson Bourke (Thomas Nelson, 2009) I devoured this book. It is so yellow highlighted…

Special FREEDOM WEEKEND—Fresh Word Friday….Who are You?? My word for the Day is: Similitude si·mil·i·tude [si-mil-i-tood, -tyood]  –noun 1.likeness; resemblance: a similitude of habits. 2.a person or thing that is like or the match or counterpart of another: This expression is a similitude of the other. 3.semblance; image: a similitude…

When I was a young Mom I used to love to watch “Soap Operas”. I was basically addicted to them and felt sad if I missed an episode. I am not much of a TV watcher today but there are still a few TV series type shows that I enjoy…

A few days ago my sweet little sister/friend Lysa Terkeurst, offered an opportunity on her web/blog to express THANKFULNESS. I need that now and then. A reminder to think on the things that are good. Other times, they just surround me. Today, I woke up and all I feel is…

“Ludicrous” That’s my word for today. I have been reading the story of Joseph in the Bible and have just completed today’s reading. As I tried to capture a word for some of the things we see happen on these pages of scripture, this is the word that popped into…