I loved this lone bloom. It seemed to be holding on to the very last. Sometimes, that's what we feel like when troubles come. With faith, we persevere unto our change comes. Holding On! Posted for the Flower of the Day Challenge from Cee's Photography.
I sat listening to the sound of the train as it moved down the tracks, taking me closer to the place that I swore to never return. The clickety-clack of the train sends me into a trance, as I think back to the last time I was on a train, escaping from a place I... Continue Reading →
Traveling across water, it seems to me to separate the world into different peoples. But when I touch down on land, I am amazed at the smiles that so often greet me. I find that our shared humanity will always connect us in wonderful ways. Written for the Saturday Mix: Opposing Forces from Mindlovemisery's Menagerie:... Continue Reading →
Last night I went to Symphony Hall in Nashville for the first time since moving nearby. I love the symphony, but it is a chore to drive in Nashville, for it is growing like weeds, and the traffic is horrendous. Although we could lightly afford the $100 price tag for the seat I chose near... Continue Reading →
We reached the 500 followers milestone on Friday. I want to thank everyone who honors us by following the blog. This comes as Douglas and I have made a decision regarding the two blogs, the other being The Humble Word Nerd. I will continue to write on the Help from Heaven blog, mainly because I... Continue Reading →
The picture of flowers posted today was taken at the Montarosa Olive Oil Farm in Moncarapacho, Spain. One of the few beautiful memories of my childhood was a feature like this in the garden of a wonderful and loving woman who made me feel valued as a child. Seeing it at the olive oil farm,... Continue Reading →
These lovely flowers greeted us as we visited the Novacortica Cork Factory near where we were staying in Quarteria, Portugal. I loved how the real flowers nearly matched the flowers painted on the vase. I wish I could have purchased the vase to bring home and light up my living room. Novacortica Factory, Portugal Posted... Continue Reading →
Of all of the chores needed constantly doing in our house, cleaning the refrigerator has to be the one I absolutely hate to do. Neither Douglas or me want to do it, and it seems we keep put it off hoping that the other one will decide to do it first. Probably the refrigerator cleaner's... Continue Reading →
My sister and I spent part of our childhood sharing a home with my mother's youngest sister and her three children. When my aunt would give candy or juice to her children, she would not share any with us. It was as if she did not see us or we had somehow became invisible in... Continue Reading →
