Category Archives: Family

Bend, But Do Not Break

Posted on June 10, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

This flower is hanging on the front porch at my parent’s home in Moore, Oklahoma. It was there before the tornado, and it remained after the storm as well.  The window directly behind this plant is shattered to pieces.  The … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Flower Photos, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 45 Comments

Pieces of the Heart ~ What we found in the debris

Posted on June 6, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

We went to Moore, Oklahoma a few days after the first tornado in order to help my mom and dad and their neighbors with debris clean up and repairs. The dump trucks were a constant flow in and out of the neighborhood. The system was … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Friendships, photos, Reflections, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 67 Comments

Welcome June!

Posted on June 1, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

Welcome June. May you bring good weather. Outdoor concerts. Farmer’s Markets. Long walks. Belly Laughs. Garage Sales. Snow-cones. Picnics. Watermelon. Fresh Tomatoes. Gentle Rains. Weekend trips. Flowers! Sunshine. Rebuilding. Healing. . . These are flowers from Mom and Dad’s backyard….after storm “one”.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Flower Photos, Friends, Friendships, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Reflections, Relationships, Thankful | Tagged , , , , , , , | 40 Comments

Happy Birthday MOM!

Posted on May 30, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

If you are a regular follower, you have been on our tornado journey for well over a week now. ( Moore, Oklahoma tornado pics ) While we were in Moore over the weekend, we stopped to visit and to reflect … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Oklahoma, Reflections, Relationships | Tagged , , , , , , | 40 Comments

Moore, Oklahoma ~ Tornado

Posted on May 29, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

We are just back from my folks home in the tornado devastated, Moore, Oklahoma.  We took the usual route to their house early Saturday morning.  Most everything was the same.  That is, until we turned the corner onto my parent’s road.  Our hearts dropped. No matter how … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Oklahoma, photos, Reflections, Thankful, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 58 Comments

Lessons & Fog?

Posted on May 24, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

It’s been an interesting week, hasn’t it?  But I have learned some lessons that I would not have been opened to otherwise.  1.  It’s okay to ask for help. I tell people this all the time, but it is hard to be … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Oklahoma, photos, Reflections, spring, Thankful | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 38 Comments

Praying for Oklahoma

Posted on May 21, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

Some of you may have read my post yesterday about the storms headed our way.  Little did I know that just a couple of hours after that, I would be watching live television footage of a one to two-mile wide … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Friendships, Oklahoma, Reflections, Relationships, spring, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 49 Comments

My Proverbs 31 Mama

Posted on May 12, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

I had the pleasure of spending a few days at my parent’s house this past week. Several aunts and two awesome cousins came to “play” while I was there. What a fun time we had together!  And we sure missed … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Flower Photos, photos, Reflections, Relationships, Thankful | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 24 Comments

From Mama’s Garden to You~

Posted on May 9, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

Just remember in the winter Far beneath the bitter snow Lies the seed That with the sun’s love, in the spring Becomes the rose. Lyrics and Song Music by Amanda McBroom, Made popular by Bette Midler~  

Posted in Family, Flower Photos, Oklahoma, photos, Reflections, Relationships, spring, Women | Tagged , , , , , , , | 23 Comments

April 19, 1995 ~ May We Never Forget

Posted on April 18, 2013 by stuffitellmysister

April 19, 1995. The day that forever changed Oklahoma. We became a ball of fear, caution and grief. But at the same time we turned to each other for comfort. We leaned more on our faith. Hugged our children tighter. … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Forgiveness, Friendships, Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Reflections, spring | Tagged , , , , , , | 31 Comments