Category Archives: Reflections

The 13th

Flipping through Facebook statuses this morning….I have seen a LOT of mention of Friday the 13th. I recall when I was younger, being in the car with my big sister and our Grandma S.  We were driving through her Oklahoma City neighborhood….suddenly she … Continue reading

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Remembering ~

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The Cab Ride

Originally posted on 50 Shades of Gray Hair:
  I arrived at the address and honked the horn.  After waiting a few minutes I walked to the door and knocked. ‘Just a minute’, answered a frail, elderly voice. I could hear something being dragged across…

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Happy Birthday, My Chi

They say a picture can speak a thousand words.  When it comes to our son, Chi….this is certainly true.  The following photos share just a hint of his twenty-six years.  * Smile.  Never a dull moment.  Never a regret.  I love my boys.   Where do they get … Continue reading

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To Beat the Sun

I don’t know what it is about a sunset that grabs me. Yet it does. Every time. I head outside to run the dogs, and am stopped by the grand display in the sky. Back inside I go….grabbing camera, purse, … Continue reading

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I Had a Friend

I lost a dear friend last week, unexpectedly.  I was in third grade when she and her young family moved to our little town to pastor our congregation of small numbers. They were college students. I grew up with her. She … Continue reading

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Rosalie

It is with great sadness I share with you an update on little Rosalie. Many of you were following me last summer when I shared Rosalie’s life-threatening accident. (Read post here.)  Please join me in remembering this family in your thoughts and … Continue reading

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Visiting Small Town America ~ Pryor, Oklahoma

A few weeks ago, hubby and I went on a no destination Sunday drive.  We ended up in Pryor, Oklahoma, where it happened to be American Cowboy Trade Days at Whitaker Park.  Even though we were not sporting our boots…this did not stop us from … Continue reading

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Inspired by Old Glory

It’s been a busy sort of week. Each time I’d sit down to “blog” to my friends ~ nothing. Perhaps it was because I continued to picture the unrelenting “to do” list in my mind? Then last night….I went to a concert … Continue reading

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Sacred Ground

Hubby and I were in Moore, Oklahoma last week, spending time with family. The town looked much different than it did when we were there in May, just after the tornadoes. (see post Here) Much progress has been made, yet they are just getting started.  New … Continue reading

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