One of the greatest gifts I have received in my lifetime is the gift of friendship. I can think back at least 5 decades (and a little more) and name dozens of men and women who have walked with me in love and friendship. The number of Godly men and women who influence my daily … Read more
Today I was given a beautiful gift. The gift of time. For many of us our daily calendars fill up with running from place to place. From task to task. UP and out of the house early, in and out of the car, home again and then off to a meeting or the grocery store! … Read more
Our 51-year-old nephew, Richard, is confined to a wheelchair due to a degenerating spinal stenosis. A couple of years ago a fall in his place of business rendered him a quadriplegic. A life-saving surgery fused rods in his neck leaving him unable to move his head from side to side, but allowing his lungs to … Read more
Happy New Year! Wow, 2016. I can’t quite wrap my head around how the older I get the faster time goes. I’ve heard that said before, but now I am experiencing it! I know no better way to begin this new year than with a healthy serving of soul food. It is my prayer the … Read more
Yesterday my friend and neighbor, Gaye, gave us this Christmas card. Inside she wrote, “This was David’s favorite card last year so he ordered several (8!) boxes after Christmas. I think he knew I would need the reminder.” She went on to explain that this is the same design of the card we gave them … Read more
When my niece Crystal called and said her graduation and pinning from nurses training was being held on December 11th in Grand Junction, Colorado I said “UGH!” My mind screamed No! Traveling from Tennessee to Colorado in December is NOT a good idea! Fast forward through the summer and fall and as quick as ever December … Read more