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Category Archives: Family
Do Not Stand Still….
Well it seems I’m a little late coming to the party this year! Regardless, I wish each of you a better year than the last. I hope that if you are trying to find that certain someone or something in … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Forgiveness, Friends, loss, Oklahoma, ponderings, Ramblings, Reflections, Relationships
Tagged 2014, A chance to start again, Do Not Stand Still, Finding peace, One step at a time, starting over
44 Comments
Believing ~ For a Little While Longer
This week I have been thinking of our Christmas season and how glorious it would be to be able to view it once again through the eyes of a child. A child that still believes that a kiss will make a … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Family, Friends, ponderings, Reflections, Relationships, Uncategorized
Tagged a child's innocence, Believing in Santa, I need to poop, I still believe, let them believe, Lies we tell our children, miracles, Purses, Santa, Santa lies, What to tell your children about Santa
48 Comments
A Happy Birthday Song for Hubby!
Today is my hubby’s birthday! There is A LOT I could say on the subject of “him”. But I will keep it short. So to dear hubby: I wish you a Very Happy Birthday! I look forward to the day we can spend more time … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friends, Friendships, marriage, Reflections, Relationships, Uncategorized
Tagged A song for you, doug, Gotta win the lottery, Happy Birthday Hubby, Marilyn Monroe
22 Comments
What Do You Want for Christmas?
Since I posted yesterday….and didn’t even KNOW it….I thought today I would do so willingly. 🙂 One set of kids came through in route home yesterday. As we were driving to see hubby at his store…who….by the way….worked 18 hours … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Curiosity, Family, Oklahoma, Relationships
Tagged Christmas with santa, December, Santa wishes, What do you want for Christmas?, Wishes, worked to death
43 Comments
About Being Thankful
Thanksgiving Eve. I have typed and deleted my words about five times now. My heart is thankful, but there are many things that need to change. Things that I cannot control. So I will dwell on the good. Blessings beyond … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Forgiveness, Friends, Friendships, Oklahoma, Ramblings, Reflections, Relationships, Thankful, Uncategorized
Tagged Grateful, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Eve, Thanksgiving quotes, Wanting changes
37 Comments
Our Tree
We moved into our present house in July, five years ago. There was a slight drought going on at the time and the tree in our front yard was dead. The builders agreed they would replace the tree. And they … Continue reading
Posted in Fall, Family, Forgiveness, Friends, Oklahoma, Reflections, Relationships, Uncategorized
Tagged Autumn trees, Dead trees, Fall Tree, Nourishment
33 Comments
Time for a Win~
I captured this billboard as we were driving down Rangeline in Joplin, Missouri last Sunday. My youngest son came to mind. A die-hard fan of the Chiefs, he is pumped over their winning season. MSSU Lions? Well~ not so certain on their season. his … Continue reading
Posted in Breast Cancer, Fall, Family, Health care, Medical, Oklahoma, Uncategorized, Women
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Monday “Mad”ness
In just a few hours….our oldest son, Mad, will turn …well….older! He and his bride live a couple of hours from us, and we had the pleasure of having lunch with them yesterday. Eating, laughing, and catching up. As we drove away … Continue reading
Posted in Fall, Family, Meet The Artist, Music, Musicians, photos, Reflections, Relationships, Uncategorized
Tagged family album, Happy BIrthday, Happy Birthday Mad, mad, Monday Madness, Old Glory, Original Song, Patriotic, photos of mad, son
25 Comments
The Power of Prayer
Saturday morning my baby boy was in a deer stand somewhere in western Oklahoma. I couldn’t help but giggle at the text message I received from him on my phone. I’m thankful that my boys believe in the power of prayer. ♥ … Continue reading
Posted in Fall, Family, Humor, Oklahoma
Tagged bow hunting, deer hunting, prayer, The power of prayer
20 Comments
Time Passes Slowly?
Our last couple of days in the Ozarks were spent exploring. No matter how many times you visit the area, there is always more to discover. We stayed at a quaint and adorable tree house resort. We both agreed that we didn’t want to deal … Continue reading

