Daily writing promptDo you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why?View all responses For years, I spent so much time focused on the past that I failed to appreciate the small moments in my days. I missed the sunrises and sunsets, too busy wondering what I could have done better. I... Continue Reading →
In a Garden, We Become One in Our Love of Flowers
Gibbs Garden, Ball Ground, GA, December 2024 Douglas and I visited a garden located about 90 minutes from our home. It is Gibbs Garden, and we were fortunate to go on the last day that they were open in 2024. It was the end of the Japanese Maples blooming, and it was so cold that... Continue Reading →
Tranquil Places, Joyful Moments
Image Credit: Ompragash Viseanathan @Unsplash I don't need empirical evidence to know what I feel When I watch the sun rising in a picturesque place. My soul feel the cord that connects me to the universe, And I am able to become one with earth, water, and space. Like the actor standing aft on the... Continue Reading →
Big Hands to Hold that Do Not Hurt Makes Me Feel Blessed and Safe
I call him "Big Guy. " He is a gentle giant, not quite six feet tall. He has the biggest hands that I have ever seen, but they are hands that help and heal, not hands that hurt. When we finally met weeks after he sent me a post on a Christian dating site in... Continue Reading →
Never Lose the Awe of Childhood!
As the train exited the underground, I noticed the little girl. With purple and pink headphones on, she was silencing the world. She looked out the window with awe as the other trains went by, And I envied her ability to look as if she had no troubles in this life. I remember when I... Continue Reading →
I Did It! I Drove Again! Thanks Be to God!
Meet Essie, 2023 Chevrolet Equinox and my new best friend. I was too ashamed to write posts before I had overcome my fears of driving again. Yesterday, I woke up and prayed to the Lord for courage to drive. I have missed so much of the holiday events and just stayed at home. The quiet... Continue Reading →
Surviving in Wonky Times
Rodin Museum, Paris, France, May 2023 I am feeling a bit wonky today, As if everything in my life is askew. It's enough to make me nuts or bonkers, But there are things I know to be true. Seeing the world through eyes of faith Turns our doubts into determination, and our obstacles into opportunities,... Continue Reading →
Cover Children with Love!
The Booth Museum of Western Art, Cartersville, GA Every child needs a love blanket! Written for the Six-Word Story Prompt from Shweta: blanket.
Letting Go of Fear and Putting on Faith!
Hello, blogger friends! Remember me? I am still going to school. I hope to graduate in May, as I had to drop two courses before we went to Spain and Portugal this year. I was too sick to keep up with homework and the thought of staying up until 11:00 at night to attend Zoom... Continue Reading →
You Are So Valuable!
Daily writing promptWhat's the first impression you want to give people?View all responses The first impression I want to leave with people is a sense of their value and worth. I want people to feel special and as if they are the most important person in the world to me. I want my smile to... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 