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…
"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…
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…
"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…
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…
Last week at our Delectible Mountain Quilters Guild monthly meeting, a special presentation Voices of the Past: Quilts and Soddies was presented. A storyteller from the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, dressed in period clothing, gave a very interesting overview about pioneer…
The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge into it, move with it, and join the dance. – Alan Watts My family is going through many changes and we are a bit unsettled in what lies…
Grace is ... our spiritual daily bread. ~ Sarah Ban Breathnach Anyone remember learning table manners? I sure do! Rules like "elbows off the table", "no slurping soup" and the "outside-in rule" for using utensils all seemed so silly to a child. Yet, when I…
"You never know when a helping hand will change another person's entire life~ Zig Ziglar Hard work has it's rewards! Take a minute to watch this 2 minute video of a well deserved display of appreciation from a parent and a…
"You get a campfire...they start telling their stories. That's the fellowship they want to be in." ~ John Eldridge Summer is officially here! What that means for me is taking my annual trip East. Back to my native soil. Campfire,…