Despite all the crazy and sometimes crappy things that happen, I am able to count my blessings. The month of November is a perfect time to appreciate all things great and small. So in no particular order, I’m thankful for … ** ** ** ** ** ** ** What are you thankful for?
Posts Tagged ‘Love’
22 Apr
The Little Big Things
As a good friend told me this evening, I manage tough situations by “visiting” them from time to time; I don’t stick around for long stretches of despair. I never thought of it that way, but she’s right. I don’t like to wallow. Life’s been a little harder than usual lately. My heart is tethered [...]
14 Apr
Prayers for Sarah Jane
I’m sharing this story in the hope you will read it and find room in your heart to pray for a special little girl that needs a lot of love and support right now. My son has a half-sister, Sarah Jane. She is eight years old with blond hair and the longest lashes in the [...]
11 Dec
A “B” Meme
Joan is one of my favorite people in the entire blogosphere. Sweet, honest, and a good sport about all things meme, she tagged me (probably because I jumped up and down and waved my arms and shouted “Pick me! I want a letter!) So here are the rules if you want to play along. You [...]
10 Nov
Through The Eyes of My Father
His eyes were light blue, filled with confidence and intelligence. It was impossible to look at those eyes and lie to him because he could see right through you to the truth. He would often hold you with his gaze and speak to you in a way that made you feel like the only person [...]
13 Sep
There’s More Room in a Broken Heart
When I was 13 I experienced my first crush. He was 16, had a girlfriend and drove a sports car. He considered me a pseudo kid sister-sidekick. Crush Guy was out of my league but hey, I had my standards and wasn’t inspired by the gawky guys my age. He broke my heart but I [...]
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