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Goals of a Grandmother

Posted on March 12, 2021 Leave a Comment

Do you ever have something spark a memory and you don’t want to stop thinking about it? It’s like a wonderful memory that was almost forgotten, but for some odd reason you were reunited with it. Here’s mine….I remember the days when I would watch my mom apply makeup, do her hair, and then stand […]

Open the door

It’s Halloween. Most people think about decorating, dressing up, handing out candy, and parties. Some of those things come to my mind, however, losing my mom will always be right there at the top. Twenty-five years ago, I received a call from my dad. I vividly remember how he struggled to talk as he shared […]

When You Lose the Wh…….. y

Posted on May 2, 2018 Leave a Comment

What helps you to understand your purpose – moments that make you realize why you are here? Compliments on a job well done Being noticed Completing a list Starting a list Change Being put in charge Being told that you’re needed Being told you’re loved When you’re encouraged to do something – like writing a […]

Friendship

Posted on April 24, 2018 Leave a Comment

Friendships come in all shapes and sizes. These two little girls were born within hours apart in the same hospital. No one knew it then, but their moms would become friends. Their grandparents met in the waiting room on the day they were being brought into this world. These girls were the grandparents’ […]

Truth Is Not a Feeling

Posted on January 17, 2018 Leave a Comment

I can’t believe how bad the flu is this year. After listening to the news and seeing numerous posts on Fb from friends about how horrible they are feeling because of a horrible cough, the fever, and the feeling that they’re going to die – makes me want to stay home until it’s all over. […]

I Lied — I’m Lying. Why? Why Not.

Posted on May 11, 2017 Leave a Comment

I remember the day when I believed ……almost anything. I trusted so many people. I was…..SO gullible. I was that girl who always looked for the best in others. Never understood why others would be so quick to judge. All of that changed when experience painted a different picture. After teaching children for several years, […]

You. Are. More.

Posted on May 2, 2017 Leave a Comment

I love technology. I love pictures. But the two combined? Whew. If you’re looking for love and acceptance thru a perfect selfie–you’re headed for disappointment. You are MORE than what this world pressures you to believe in–what you supposedly need to do to look/be lovable or desirable.

Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall…

Posted on March 1, 2017 3 Comments

I might be wrong, but I think most women my age would agree that sometimes it’s hard to look in the mirror and see all those changes that make you realize you’re not 29, 39, or even 49 anymore. You may FEEL like it, but your body says otherwise. When you use an app to […]