Ronnie and I have been married for 41 ½ years and I thank my Heavenly Father every day for blessing me with this good man! We’ve had our ups and downs, but thankfully we’ve become stronger through those…
Read MoreThis year the 4th of July was a heavy one. We celebrated the founding of this great nation that even with the many issues we face, it is still filled with the freedom that no other nation on earth enjoys…
Read MoreI don’t know about you, but life has felt heavy this past week. Between health issues and the uncertainty of what’s going on in the world, it’s been a lot. It’s easy to get caught up in all the “what-ifs” in life that may or may not come to fruition. When my heart feels heavy and life feels dark, I remind myself how blessed I am…
Read MoreI have always loved Memorial Day. A day we honor, celebrate, and remember those who gave their all so that we may enjoy the freedom that came with great price. I’m grateful to all the service members who sacrifice so much and give so freely to keep us safe here in this great country…
Read MoreA little over a week ago Ronnie and I planted 18 flats of flowers in our yard, most of them our beloved Zinnias in honor of Ron’s 97-year-old mom, Eileen. This is the first year we haven’t planted a large planter for her in her yard as she is sadly now in a care center. We are generally safe to plant here in Utah after Mother’s Day…
Read MoreMy husband Ronnie teases me about “checking off the boxes on my to-do list.” I’m old school, and still use a notebook, paper, and pen. It’s my own version of a planner, but on my own terms…
Read MoreIs it just me, or have you noticed how mean people have become in the past five to ten years? What would have never been said to someone face to face a few years ago, is now no big deal to say out loud, text, email or post on social media…
Read MoreI’ve never been a fan of “New Year’s Resolutions.” For me, that long list of unreachable and unrealistic goals has been a recipe for failure. And I’m really good at beating myself up when I don’t accomplish the things I had high hopes for…
Read MoreThe holidays are not always bright and cheery for everyone. It seems there are many who lose loved ones during this time. Sometimes the passing is a blessing, and the culmination of a life well lived. And sometimes the loss is sudden, unexpected, and tragic…
Read MoreI think we can all agree the last few weeks have been on a steroid level of stress! Having Halloween, Daylight Savings, the Presidential Election, and Utah’s biggest rivalry football game all within days of each other has put many of us to the edge of anxiety meltdown…
Read MoreWith the turn of the weather around the corner here in Utah, my heart has been missing the time I was blessed to spend in London. I don’t know about you, but some trips have such vivid memories for me...
Read MoreOK… I know this is three posts in a row about London, but it was just that great! I mentioned before that I didn’t have a lot of free time, but I made the most out of what I had…
Read MoreLast week I gave a little teaser on where I’ve been and what I have been doing. Anyone who knows me very well, knows that I am a home body. Ever since I traveled to Romania in 1991 to adopt our daughter Errin…
Read MoreThis week’s post is short and sweet. A couple weeks ago I posted about a darling hummingbird who chose to build her nest on top of one of our Edison lights on the front porch. We have all LOVED…
Read MoreDo you ever have a trial or struggle that seems to go on forever and no matter how hard you pray, and seek for answers nothing comes? I have no doubt Heavenly Father watches over us day and night…
Read MoreDo you ever see classes and demonstration opportunities and think to yourself how fun it would be to step out of your safe little box, and explore what’s out there in the world? I’ve been contemplating the things I’ve done in my life lately, and decided I need to make time to have more fun! By the way, fun is a foreign word for me…
Read MoreI might not get the most popular vote on this post today, but I have an admission . . . Mother’s Day is not my favorite day of the year. :) I’m not sure what it is? Unfulfilled expectations? Growing up in a dysfunctional family? Not feeling good enough…
Read MoreLife has been a lot lately. Don’t get me wrong, my life is great, and I am truly blessed! Do you ever feel your life is not your own? So many things going on, many out of our control…
Read MoreSometimes a visit with a good friend is the only therapy we need! Do you ever have one of those days, or weeks, or months, or years . . . where you just feel sad, lost, lonely, anxious, depressed, abandoned…
Read MoreEach January, many of us draw up a list of expectations, or New Year’s Resolutions, only to find after a few days or weeks, these expectations are not only unfulfilled, but also unrealistic. One of the hardest things in life is feeling like a failure…
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