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  • Home Alone

    It’s close to 9:00am and Ken just left the house. Yay! I love him, but… Yay! This is his first time heading off to the Elks Lodge Veterans Donuts and Coffee get-together. It happens on the fourth Monday of the… Continue reading

    Home Alone
  • Celebrating Easter: Family, Food, and Fun

    Did everyone have a good Easter? Do you celebrate Easter? What did your day look like—family, friends, cooking up a storm, or maybe a potluck where everyone brought their favorite dish? Some of my friends decided to go out to… Continue reading

    Celebrating Easter: Family, Food, and Fun
  • Who Makes You Smile?

    Have you ever really thought about your smile? I don’t just mean flashing those polished white teeth for the world to see—but the why behind it. When do you smile? And more importantly…who makes you smile? They say smiling boosts… Continue reading

  • Building a Forgiving Heart: A Personal Journey

    You know, I almost didn’t write this story. There wasn’t a thought in my mind about forgiving, and I wrestled with that for a very long time. When we hear the word forgiveness, most people picture stained glass windows, folded… Continue reading

    Building a Forgiving Heart: A Personal Journey
  • The Day Everything Changed

    There are moments that split your life into two parts—before and after. For me, one of those moments was the day Dale, my 2nd husband, passed away, 16 years ago. It’s strange how the world keeps spinning when yours comes… Continue reading

    The Day Everything Changed