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I want people to know that I am not embarrassed to say I believe in God and my faith is what sustains me. That no matter how overwhelming life can be, there is always hope. That a sense of humor can take the edge off alot of things.

As adults we become so jaded. We have seen it all or done it all and it’s easy to lose our sense of wonder. That’s why I love Christmas so much. To be able to get caught up in the merriment, the twinkly lights, the sneaking around and hiding gifts.

My first wish finally came true: my husband found a great job after almost two years of being unemployed (a hard fought lesson in why one must never give up hope) My second wish: we could have my father in law back from heaven (even if just for a vist) My third wish: that theContinue reading “I wish with all my might.,.”

My youngest son is autistic and considered high functioning. He is 6′ 2″ and now taller than his mom! He is my man of the house when my husband and I have to be at work, looking after the pets and handling the chores. He works part-time at Target, and has the world’s biggest heartContinue reading “My youngest son, my gentle giant”

Actually my two favorites are swimming and walks in the woods!

I detest flying, do not enjoy airplanes, and I am terrified of heights. I would pay NOT to go! But give me anything to do with water and I’m in!

When the day arrives that I can retire, deep down I would love to be in a ministry-related endeavor. Possibly a disaster-response opportunity where I can travel to communities impacted by natural disasters and catastrophes and be a praying/listening ear, offer hope, help clean and rebuild, and provide necessities.

I love to cook and bake. That’s one of the reasons why I get giddy like Elf when the holidays roll around! One of my specialties, however, is my homemade mild salsa with Big Boy tomatoes, green bell peppers, onions! It has been a Blue Ribbon winner at county fairs, a must for my husbandContinue reading “My homemade salsa”

1986 was my senior year of high school. I homeschooled that year in order to enter college early. I had my breakfast. My studies were set out on my desk. The radio was on as I eagerly anticipated listening to the launch live. It took only 73 seconds to go from excitement to shock. IContinue reading “The Challenger Shuttle disaster of 1986”

My husband and I have a 5-year plan to buy and then own and operate an AirBNB rental property. There is an extraordinary amount of research and planning that has to be invested in such a venture!