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10/12/2026

The Apple of His Eye

It's apple season, y'all! The apple festivals and apple picking are in full swing around here, and it always gets me to thinking about when I was a young girl. My Nanny and Grandaddy had apple trees in their yard. I specifically remember the one in their front yard. We ate Sunday dinner at their house every Sunday after church. While the adults played cards, we'd play outside or inside, depending on the day....

It’s apple season, y’all! The apple festivals and apple picking are in full swing around here, and it always gets me to thinking about when I was a young girl. My Nanny and Grandaddy ha…

06/08/2026

Finding Joy in the Dread

Walking for exercise is something I sometimes dread. There are times that I literally have to make myself go. This evening was one of those times. However, my wonderful husband gently scolded me and said, “You know, you don’t have to look at it that way. Look at it as time spent with me.” Wow! It’s amazing what happens when you look at things in a different perspective....

Walking  for exercise is something I sometimes dread. There are times that I literally have to make myself go. This evening was one of those times. However, my wonderful husband gently scolded…

05/11/2026

A Small Cry…a Tiny Meow

Did God use a tree frog on our exterior window to help us rescue an abandoned kitten? Landon had just gotten back from taking his girlfriend home. He saw the frog as he pulled into the driveway, but then he heard something else. A small cry. A tiny meow. He called for his daddy to come outside. Together, they found a kitten deep within a bush by our front door....

Did God use a tree frog on our exterior window to help us rescue an abandoned kitten? Landon had just gotten back from taking his girlfriend home. He saw the frog as he pulled into the driveway, bu…

04/10/2026

I’m About to Hit It Out of the Park

I used to watch a show on TV, hosted by Steve Harvey, called, “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” It was always a good laugh. A couple of weeks ago, I was subbing in a classroom, and the student teacher was using the first part of class to review for a test they were getting ready to take. After completing her review, she asked if anyone had any questions....

I used to watch a show on TV, hosted by Steve Harvey, called, “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” It was always a good laugh. A couple of weeks ago, I was subbing in a classroom, and the student teache…

04/03/2026

…It’s a Disasterment!

My husband and I love being grandparents. We have been blessed with three beautiful grandbabies so far, and we proudly answer to Poppa and Nonna. Since we live a couple of hours away from them and can’t visit as often as we’d like, we are very thankful for FaceTime! On a recent FaceTime call, our oldest granddaughter virtually carried us upstairs to her playroom so she could have a private conversation with us....

My husband and I love being grandparents. We have been blessed with three beautiful grandbabies so far, and we proudly answer to Poppa and Nonna. Since we live a couple of hours away from them and …

03/15/2026

Release All the Things

This morning, I had a chance to join the student-led FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meeting at the high school where I substitute teach. Brody, a senior, read Scripture from I Thessalonians 5:16–18. “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” After giving a great explanation of these verses, he prayed and then asked the students to get into small groups of no more than six to share and pray together....

This morning, I had a chance to join the student-led FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes) meeting at the high school where I substitute teach. Brody, a senior, read Scripture from I Thessalonians…

03/15/2026

The Gazillion Questions

For almost 39 years now, I’ve proudly answered to the name “Momma.” Through scraped knees, bedtime stories, school projects, heartaches, and hugs — being a stay-at-home mom to my three children was the greatest and most sacred calling of my life. Our youngest, Landon, was born when his siblings were already 20 (Aaron) and 18 (Brittany). He was our sweet surprise, and a special blessing to our entire family!...

For almost 39 years now, I’ve proudly answered to the name “Momma.” Through scraped knees, bedtime stories, school projects, heartaches, and hugs — being a stay-at-home mom to my three children was…

03/03/2026

No Regrets!

I am blessed to still have my parents. Stephen has lost both of his - his mom first, then his dad. After his dad passed away, he became even more intentional about making sure I spend all the time I can with my parents, so that one day I will have no regrets. Since we had not seen them since Christmas, we took a trip to Grovetown to spend the weekend with them....

I am blessed to still have my parents. Stephen has lost both of his – his mom first, then his dad. After his dad passed away, he became even more intentional about making sure I spend all the…

02/24/2026

One Day at a Time

Recently, I was having a conversation with our oldest son. He was basically asking me what things were looking like for his daddy and me when Landon, his baby brother, “leaves the nest.” My reply, “Son, we are taking it one day at a time.” Immediately, when I said those words, the lyrics from an old song we used to sing at church began playing in my head....

Recently, I was having a conversation with our oldest son. He was basically asking me what things were looking like for his daddy and me when Landon, his baby brother, “leaves the nest.” My reply, …

11/03/2023

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