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One of my favorite Elvis Presley songs says “Make the world go away….get it off, get it off my shoulders….” I know it’s time for a recharge when it feels like I am carrying the weight of the whole world on me. My ways to unplug: Sunday morning worship, grabbing my camera and heading outContinue reading “Listen to Elvis and make the world go away”

I have been working since I was 12 so just a few…. babysitter, farm hand, lifeguard, camp counselor, administrative assistant, cleaning, management positions in 3 different industries, art teacher. But my two favorite: wife and mom!

I try to live each day by the principles laid out in God’s Word…practicing kindness, practicing compassion, practicing integrity.

In all seriousness (well, sort of) yes I do! Having to rely on the Rand McNally atlases and paper road maps, the card catalog at the library, cutting out coupons from the newspaper each week for my mom, and of course, the 50 pound telephone book if you needed a handyman!

Being a positive person Photography Encouraging my kids Supporting my husband

Trying to “have it all” means you would be consumed with certain pursuits. As a result, you would lose something else….. You would sacrifice peace of mind, the blessing of living in and enjoying the moment. Possibly shortchanging relationships. My goal would be to be content and know that what I currently have is enough.

My father in law and I were very close and had a great relationship. Our ritual everyday was to send each other a morning text to say hi or check in or an encouraging word. But my father in law also LOVED memes, especially those poking fun at politics. So he would send me hisContinue reading “Miss my father-in-law’s memes…”

As you get older, you realized “stuff” doesn’t amount to much. It’s holding your loved ones and friends and church family most dear. But I do have a handful of items with deep sentimental value: the last piece of mail my father in law addressed to us before he passed, a very very old handpaintedContinue reading “Items with deep sentimental value”

In all seriousness, I collect coffee mugs. I have them from different states we visited, one from Mexico, several from White Elephant gift exchanges, and custom made ones from Etsy my kids have ordered for me through the years.

How did I make people feel? What will be the lasting impression I leave behind? Will people be better for having lived with me, worked with me, served with me? Did I inspire them to be kind, positive? Will they be forever encouraged for having known me?