In my last post I shared the schedule of a typical day in my life. As I mentioned, I don't have "normal" or "typical" days. My days are usually spent scrambling from one child's needs or activities to the next. I know many of you also have very busy lives. We've become a society that runs at top speed. Usually the first thing that happens when life is demanding is that we stop taking care of … [Read more...]
Cherished Memories and Prayers for Weed, CA
What do you think about when you think of childhood Christmases? I think of thick, fat snowflakes falling down. Driving to my grandparents' mobile home. Sitting by the woodstove, eating homemade enchiladas, and opening a large pile of presents. I grew up in a small, mill town of Weed, California. All my favorite childhood memories are centered there. Why am I thinking about Christmas in … [Read more...]
Loose Threads
Thanks to the ladies of Northside Baptist Church in Murfreesboro, TN for inviting me to speak this past Saturday morning and for giving me such a warm welcome. What a fabulous group! One of the ladies, Lynn Bolles Drewry, grew up in Fayetteville, TN and went to high school with my sweet dad (Lynn and I figured this out a few months ago when she attended a book signing at the Belmont … [Read more...]
Just a Regular Day in the Life of a Writer
Recently in an interview, I was asked to share what a "regular" day looks like in my home. I can honestly say that I don't have "regular" days. In fact, I don't really know if "regular" days actually exist or if they're a thing of fairy tales! But in answering the question, I had to give a glimpse into my family's daily life. Since fall has just started, I decided to give a snapshot of my daily … [Read more...]
And the Beat Goes On
As a mom, I love it when my daughter picks up some of my interests. Just as I learned to sew and cook from my mom, there are certain skills I want to pass along to my daughter. But beyond the necessary skills of keeping house, what truly gives me joy is being able to share some of my hobbies or passions with her. My daughter Bethany is 16, and she and I are blessed to share a number of … [Read more...]
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