One of my favorite things to do is to cook a meal for the family and with our busy schedules I don’t get to often. So this past Christmas I cooked a meal with all the trimmings. My youngest son came up, gave me a huge hug and said, “Thanks Mom, dinner was perfection.”. BestContinue reading “From my son”
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A tested friendship, unveiling the past…Chapters 12 & 13 of the continuing mystery on Diamond Island
A Fracturing Friendship The sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in hues of fiery orange and purple. Margarite and Natalie, still buzzing with the thrill of their discovery, huddled together on the balcony of their luxurious suite. The flickering candlelight cast long shadows on their faces as they pored over the old, leather-boundContinue reading “A tested friendship, unveiling the past…Chapters 12 & 13 of the continuing mystery on Diamond Island”
“Finding Hope in God’s Promises” Part Two Video Devotional
In “Finding Hope in God’s Promises: Part Two,” we delve deeper into the uplifting messages of faith that guide us through sorrow and hardship. Drawing inspiration from beloved scriptures like Psalm 30:5, Isaiah 41:10, and Romans 8:28, this video emphasizes the transformative power of God’s love and support. (original video production/Artistry by Elaine) #videodevotional #GodsWordContinue reading ““Finding Hope in God’s Promises” Part Two Video Devotional”
Unburied myself from needless stuff
Where can you reduce clutter in your life? When we began the enormous task of starting to pack everything last year for our relocation to WA, we were shocked by how much stuff we had accumulated that we weren’t using, had never used or weren’t going to use. Between our garage sale and donations toContinue reading “Unburied myself from needless stuff”
A horse of course
What is your favorite animal? With the exception of snakes, bats and spiders I love animals. My favorite since I was little was horses. I learned to ride when I was a teenager and bundling up on a winter morning for a ride at Christmas time was magical.
Online – one of my happy playgrounds!
Although I do make sure to get my human connections through time with my family, my co workers and weekly church services, I have a very active online presence. I communicate through my blog here, trying to bring encouragement and humor. Through my photography sites where I network with other budding young photographers and hostContinue reading “Online – one of my happy playgrounds!”
College bound
Think back on your most memorable road trip. Swing back the pendulum of time almost 40 years ago… I was living in a very small town in upstate New York and got accepted to college in Florida. We didn’t have a car growing up and had to pay someone to take my mom and meContinue reading “College bound”
Shadows, A Forbidden Area, A Journal…The Deepening Mystery on Diamond Island (Chapters 10 & 11)
Facing the Shadows The sun was setting, painting the sky in hues of orange and purple. Margarite and Natalie, their faces flushed with excitement, stood on the edge of a secluded cove, their bare feet sinking into the warm sand. They had been warned about this area – “forbidden” the sign had said – butContinue reading “Shadows, A Forbidden Area, A Journal…The Deepening Mystery on Diamond Island (Chapters 10 & 11)”
Finding Peace in Life’s Storms – Video Devotional
In this uplifting video devotional to start your new week, we explore the comforting truth that God’s presence is with us during life’s storms. Like, share, and spread the message of hope! (Taken from my book “Spiritual Reflections During Life’s Seasons….”/an invideo production by Artistry by Elaine) #Devotional#Faith#Peace#GodsPresence#Hope#SpiritualGrowth#Psalm23#Jeremiah2911
Yum 😋
What snack would you eat right now? Anything with nuts and berries. Granola or trail mix or fruit and nut bars
Lemon and Rosemary 