Improving my love of life…. through loving God, self and others
Towards the end of his freshman year in high school, our son came home with his school schedule for the following year and proudly announced that he was taking Japanese for his foreign language. Two years of language was required and he had just locked himself in. We were not as excited as he was... Continue Reading →
Do unto others as you would have done to you. Luke 6:31 I used to get upset with my husband because it felt like he didn’t consider me. If he was getting something to drink, he would rarely offer me one, and I often felt like my opinion really didn’t matter much to him on... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I got to spend some time with an old friend on the phone. She was my college roommate and we were inseparable for years. Now we are a 20 hour drive away from each other, and get to visit every other year on average. Steph is that friend who you have no interest in... Continue Reading →
Do you ever find yourself standing in your closet, looking for a specific top to wear and it's not there? I mean, it is gone. So you choose something else to wear and don't think much of it. Next day, or a couple of days later, there you are again, looking for something to wear... Continue Reading →
We have one each day, and have now for over two years. For us, it's an easy way to consistently get the nutrients we need. Infographic:healthylivingpittsburgh.com Our daily routine: 1 c strawberries, frozen out of season 1/3 c blueberries, frozen out of season 1/2 c chopped kale 2 c fresh spinach 1/4 red beet 1... Continue Reading →
Recently some old friends were in town for the weekend. It was a great visit and after we had discussed all the current events and gotten caught up on family news, one of my pals mentioned that she had never heard the whole story of how my guy and I met, dated and married, and... Continue Reading →
My guy and I were sitting on some large rocks, drinking in the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea. The sun was starting to set and couples were coming near with food and drink and blankets to watch the last few minutes of light leave their world. He asked me which way I wanted to take... Continue Reading →
There are two magic words when someone is sharing their heart, that encourage them to continue. They could be sharing their dreams or baring the big questions in their hearts, describing their fears or recounting past failures. What else? It encourages the talker to dare to dream bigger and ask more questions. It allows the... Continue Reading →
It's been too cold for too long at our house. This calls for comfort food. I had some leftover Charleston Grits, grilled chicken and roasted vegetables. So I put them all together and placed an egg over easy on top. Nothing better.
What do parents say when life gets hard with their children? "We are exhausted all of the time. I don't know how to do this well." "Is there a class we can take? Can you recommend a good book? Maybe she needs counseling." "I love him, I just don't like him right now." "It's a... Continue Reading →
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