My intercessor has encouraged me to share what I wrote on my personal Facebook page on April 28, 2017 about the passing of my Dad in regards to those who feel the necessity to share someone else's story without their permission and the need to be "first'. I would like to take a moment to... Continue Reading →
One Less Place Setting
A month ago... as I sit here and hit backspace several times... not wanting to type the words... let alone admit the words.... we have one less at our table for family dinners. My hero, my first love, the one I hold all others up to, my everything, my Daddy went home. And because I... Continue Reading →
Dishes In The Sink
Sunday, I ran the dishwasher three times. Saturday, we had guests over for dinner. One can gage a successful dinner party by the number of times you run the dishwasher. I ran mine, three times Sunday. And that's not counting the number of items I washed by hand because,of course, there are certain items you... Continue Reading →
Decisions
Decisions Are you led by your mind, heart or gut? Recently, I've had to make some decisions that I've led with my mind, heart but mainly gut. Because when your gut speaks to you, I've found, it's the Lord. Yes, Jesus. Signs come in many forms. Even text messages. Even emails while you're text messaging.... Continue Reading →
Impromptu Day Out with my GW
My brother invited Miss M to ride in his fire truck in our annual Christmas Parade. GW & I ate at a local establishment, the Colony Club, that opened last year when they (friends of ours) took an old movie theatre and turned it into a restaurant. To watch the transformation was so amazing to... Continue Reading →
My Version of Magic Cookie Bars
I am not a huge lover of sweets. However, Magic Cookie Bars are my weakness. That is exactly why I only make them from Thanksgiving to Christmas. If I made them any more than that, I would end up hating them from eating them all of the time and would have to purchase an entire... Continue Reading →
No Longer Apologizing
I am me. All of me. The good, the bad, the ugly. Mostly good. At least, I try. It is disheartening when you find out that you try and try and try and do and do and do for people who are one way in front of you and start on you the moment you... Continue Reading →
Hectic Days & Busy Schedules
God's beauty. Take a moment in your hectic days and busy schedules to stop and see the glory around you.
Family Dinner
The most important thing to us is family. We love hard. Fight hard. Defend hard. We all live in the same small town and we speak daily either by text, phone calls or FaceTime. Not all of us actually "speak" to every single one of us daily, however, we know we are thought of and... Continue Reading →
The Shannon Special ~ Pool Side
It is pouring the rain here today. I would love to be hanging out pool side sipping on what we have coined - the Shannon Special. A little bit of ice, a couple of lime wedges squeezed in and a Michelob Ultra. Refreshing and delicious! A friend of ours introduced these to us one evening... Continue Reading →
Bucket of Beer
We have dinner once a week with my parents at the Elks Lodge for wings and beer. Simple pleasures.
Revelation
So this evening, I had a revelation. I realized that I don't post a lot of what I'm thinking, doing or experiencing because my photos aren't what some would call "professional". So my thought is, WHO CARES! I'm me. I like what I like and I like this time in my life and if I... Continue Reading →
Gallipolis In Bloom
To read about the America In Bloom judges coming to Gallipolis on Monday and Tuesday next week, click on the article below. http://mydailytribune.com/news/7808/bloom-judges-en-route-to-gallia
~ Lemon Blueberry Cake ~
GW & I had a small dinner party for some of our closest friends to celebrate a new position DW has taken with another company. You can't have a celebration without a fabulous dessert. So, a Lemon Blueberry Cake was in order! The first thing that I do in the morning of the day... Continue Reading →
You know what they say about opinions ~
Over the last few days, I have really thought about opinions. Why is it that people feel the need to have an opinion about your opinions? It seems like in this day and age with social media that people are more apt to "attack" you for your thoughts, beliefs and opinions. Almost to the point... Continue Reading →
Blackened Tilapia & Baked Cheesy Potatoes
This meal was FABULOUS! And I'm glad to share with you what I used. Blackened Tilapia 4 Tilapia Filets Extra Virgin Olive Oil Blackening Rub 3 Tbsp. Paprika 1 tsp. Salt 1 Tbsp. Onion Powder 1 tsp. Black Pepper 1 tsp. Chili Powder 1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning 1 tsp. Oregano 1/2 tsp. Garlic Powder... Continue Reading →
Winter Storm Jonas
God is amazing how He can paint in one color and make everything beautiful. Such beauty in the simplify. I love the view from my front porch.
Grandma Lena Belle’s Banana Bread
Everything I need on this beautiful snowy day for Grandma's Banana Bread including her recipe and loaf pan. The main thing missing is ~ her.
Oreo Truffles - a favorite of my oldest niece. I mainly make them at Christmas time (or let's be honest - whenever she asks). Beautiful and sweet just like her. Here is all you need: 1 package of Oreos (I use the regular not double stuffed) 1 package of cream cheese (softened) 3 squares of... Continue Reading →
Christmas Shopping
What do you buy the people in your life who have everything they need - PRAISE JESUS - and get whatever else they want when they want it? My parents are the most generous parents you'll ever meet (except yours I'm sure 😉). I always say I'll never live long enough to pay them back... Continue Reading →
Three Weeks Without Facebook
November 20, 2015; I deactivated my Facebook account. My husband and I were headed out of town to get a start on our Christmas shopping and I decided that I wasn't fully in the moment with my family at times because I would have my phone out checking Facebook. GW said it was a habit... Continue Reading →
The One Four One 