January R.E.P.O.R.T Hello, lovely friends- Ok. Now this will be even more fun if YOU hit reply and share your R.E.P.O.R.T. with me. So as you read my R.E.P.O.R.T., think about yours. R......Reading Do you set a reading goal for the year? Mine is consistently 52 books, which I consistently do not hit. But I'm not changing it because it really does help me to pause occasionally and ask myself, "Would this be a good time to read instead of scroll?" My first book of 2024 is the third in a … [Read more...]
How to Stay Happily Married
How to Stay Happily Married Brad and I have known each other our entire lives, so we have history. We grew up on farms not 7 miles from one another. Everyone in our little community knew one another and our parents were friends. Nancy, Brad's younger sister and I were great buddies. She was funny and talented and a joy to be with. Once after a sleepover that included hysterical giggling fits and much conversation, Brad announced to me that I had a big mouth. The nerve. 🤣 When he … [Read more...]
How I Manage My Thoughts
How I Manage My Thoughts Hello, Friends! I'm writing to you from the beach today where the sky is blue, the water is turquoise and so beautiful it almost makes my heart explode with gratitude to our Father who created it all. We have been down here for a few days now, socially distancing, avoiding even our most favorite restaurants, wearing masks when we go into public places, but still totally enjoying ourselves. I do have to admit that I miss my key lime pie from The Donut … [Read more...]
How to Travel During a Pandemic
How to Travel During a Pandemic Hello, Lovely Friends, Brad and I have been on another vacation, and it was FUN. The pandemic has not stopped our travel. That's kind of a lie, but keep reading! Sometimes, the every day views, every day thoughts, every day worries need to be kicked to the curb-at least that is how it works for us. A change of scenery and a different perspective can change everything especially after being sheltered in place for almost 2 months. SIDEBAR: Can you … [Read more...]
Essential Oils for People Who Do the Dirty Work
Essential Oils for People Who Do the Dirty Work Hello, lovely friends! Here we are in day-who-the-heck-remembers of our quarantine life. But the show must go on, right? It isn't getting any easier for me. How about you? I need to be with my people and now more than ever, I want everyone to be "my people". If I don't know you yet, I want to. Hearing your story, learning what you know, discovering how God is transforming you.....could you come over for coffee as soon as this is over … [Read more...]
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