The old 1970s song “The Things We Do for Love” ran through my head often last week. And while it’s a song about romantic love, my context was the love of parents for children and grandparents for grandchildren. You see, we are not beach people. We enjoy looking out at the ocean and hearing the waves crashing while reading a book. We don’t particularly enjoy fighting for a bit of shade … [Read more...]
Snippets from Thanksgiving
Hey friends, today is GRAND TUESDAY meaning we've got Leo and Ari today, and Leo is a sick little buddy. So I'm off to snuggle and comfort. But real quick... Some snippets from Thanksgiving, thanks to a video my daughter made. (Thanks, babe!) I hope you all had a wonderful time being grateful with (and for) family and friends, too, and that the depth of blessings in your life took your … [Read more...]
Wedding Joy
Last Saturday my youngest son married his high school sweetheart. The Lord blessed us with beautiful weather for the outdoor venue. November in Texas can provide anything from summer heat to rain storms to snow and ice, but the day was absolutely perfect! As a hope-filled romantic, I loved every minute of the day, despite the exhaustion and stress. Nothing makes a parent happier than seeing … [Read more...]
A trip with the grands to the pumpkin patch
The 3FarmGals (the name of the text thread that includes my daughter, my daughter-in-law, and me—story on that name below) took my two sweet grands to the pumpkin patch recently, and my daughter Kelsey made a quick video... That I may have already watched 247 times. 👀 If I haven't said it lately, I ADORE being Gram Tam to Leo and Ari. It's one of the biggest joys of my … [Read more...]
Backyard Days
I’m not an outdoorsy girl by any means, but I love my backyard. Not becuase it’s beautiful. And not because there is any gardening to do—it’s just grass—I simpy the cozy space and the peace it provides. Because we are on a corner, we have a view on two sides. Straight out the back, there is a tree line, which is lovely. To my left is our community clubhouse and pool, separated from us by … [Read more...]
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