A Sunday Delight
"...carry the spirit of a child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm." ~ Aldous Huxley On a Sunday morning two weeks ago the weather was dreary. The day before had been a stunner. What's happened? I thought.…
Garden Steps
"Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity." ~ Og Mandino Ever see a plant blooming it's head off when it's between a rock and a hard spot? When I see such a thing, it makes me wonder how can…
When Me Becomes We
"The time is always right to do what's right." ~ Martin Luther King, Jr. Sow the Heart is not a platform for airing political agendas. But as I sat watching the State of the Union address some weeks ago, I pondered…
A Piece of the Heart
“To give someone a piece of your heart, is worth more than all the wealth in the world.” ― Michael Jackson Moxie knew she had to do something special for the woman who had taken her off the streets and given her…
The Unburdened Heart
"Burdens carried in the heart can be just as heavy as those pulled in a handcart." ~Dallin H Oaks Heartfelt stories written or told by ordinary people can be as memorable as finely-crafted and tuned narratives. Like yarns pioneers told sitting…
A State of Being
Your hardest times often lead to the greatest moments of your life. Keep going. Tough situations build strong people in the end.” ― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart A few months ago I received a calling that made me believe more strongly in the…
Updating Vintage Images
"Knowledge is love, light and vision." ~ Helen Keller For our family this past Christmas was not like any holiday seasons that have come previously. For we as a group are in a time of many transitions - dealing with the health and…
Wrapped in Love
Happiness resides not in possessions, and not in gold, happiness dwells in the soul. ~Democritus I am kindled by the warmth of being surrounded by family in the days leading up to and following the Thanksgiving holiday. At the cornerstone of my feelings…
Thanksgiving Gratefulness
"The thankful heart will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings.” ~ Henry Ward Beecher Our family has gone through much upheaval over the past few months. Eldercare decisions which we knew we'd one day face, have come before us. The…
Keep on Rockin’ It
My eighty-eight and ninety-one year old parents have always been pillars of strength and vigor. However, a few months ago things began to crumble when health issues they'd never here-to-fore had to face confronted them and our entire family unit. Six…