Oct 19 – Thoughts and Things

A change of scenery. I’ve been staring at a wall for a couple of years. My mother-in-law passed away, and our house went into mourning. A few months ago, I took most everything down and left it that way. I didn’t know what I wanted to do. I just knew I wanted to change it,…

Oct 13 – Thoughts and Things

Throwback: This month he hits 50. I spent less than 20 years with my first family. I have been with him for 30 years. This photo is from a wedding we attended close to 20 years ago. So many times I didn’t see him for who he was. I was far too selfish, far too…

Sept 23 – Thoughts and Things

Friends are a must! This past weekend and Monday, I spent time with some of the greatest people. Ministry Bud Jen We went on a little road trip and talked our faces off for hours on end as we drove around on back roads and through tiny towns in central Iowa. We stayed up late…

Sept 14 – Thoughts and Things

Fall is coming in, and the evenings are lovely. I was sitting on the porch with my mother at her house when I took this photo. I love that I get to spend this time with her. For most of my life, we have lived away from each other, but in 2024 she moved just…

Hello Monday #108

Welcome to my second post back after a long hiatus! I have chosen to shift this blog to home and background updates. A place to share my life and what I am doing and how my people are doing. You will find family updates, goodies to share, and things I find interesting. What I’ve been…

Hello Monday #102 – January Wrap up

Hello Friends, I’ve spent January getting my habits under my feet for this year. Instead of writing, I’ve used that energy to focus on a few things. Sometimes we just try to do too much, and we short out and it kills momentum. For me though, much of what I have been putting in place…