Two of my sons and I were riding the subway in NYC recently. After looking at a sign on the train, I noticed our train line didn’t stop at our destination. Big mistake. Two lines ran side by side for a distance, then split. It took us out of Manhattan, and across the...
Tears streamed down my face as I sat in my car listening to a new song on the radio. In the middle of an exciting time in my life, I found myself down. Moments of uncertainty and sadness, moments of frustration and disappointment all set in, hitting me at once. In...
When I woke up, I remembered the snow and ice storm coming across the Midwest heading east, with rain on its way to my part of the country. My son was traveling home from Kentucky that day, prompting me to look at the weather in his location. Sure enough, a snowstorm...
It was dead of winter. A week of twenties and thirties temps had this southern girl moving quickly to get to mom and dad’s door. In my rush, I almost missed it. But a single rose grabbed my attention. It spoke of hope against all odds. After the prior week’s...
I flipped to the first page of my 2024 notebook and read these words. Pray Bold Live Bold Dream Bold! Hmmm did I do that? In some ways, yes. In other ways, a definite no. Have you been there? Start with grand plans yet seldom look back to make sure you’re...
A sense of contentment overcame me as my son and I walked around an outdoor Christmas event. I had work to do – a deadline to meet — but said ok when he wanted to go. The thought of him wanting to spend time with me warmed my heart. We took our time, met some people...