Category Archives: Love

Three Sleeps Before Christmas

“Fear not for I have redeemed thee, I have called Thee by name; thou art mine,” Isaiah 43:1 Maybe like me, your Christmas holiday plans are not going as expected. I’ve been in physical therapy since October trying to help … Continue reading

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Merry Christmas from our home to yours!

MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS and Blessings from our home to yours, from Steve and Teresa and Skipper too Candles lit one by oneSacred moments Put aside exterior noise and commercial trappings Sit down to view birthday cake for JesusOne gold candle … Continue reading

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Dad’s Presence – the Best Present

I see my breath in the brisk air. Frost covers the green grass where light snow once rested. Large ornaments hang from our 40-foot evergreen tree sheltering a life-size nativity scene. Faithful Joseph and Mother Mary hover close and guard … Continue reading

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Grateful

I’m trying my best to be GRATEFUL. After all, yesterday was the day of THANKSgiving—all about the season of thankfulness; being grateful. We hosted a small gathering of four. Our daughter picked up my mother-in-law so we could be together. … Continue reading

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FootPrints

We all leave footprints. Heavier prints in mud or wet areas. Lighter, fainter ones in sand or drier surfaces. Some take time to disappear. Other footprints, such as those created in sand, take merely a wave and they’re gone for … Continue reading

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The Path

Bricks and sinkholes line the pathway A crossroad comes into view He takes my hand and leads the way “My child, we can do this!”

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Touch

  Touch of a baby’s skin                                                   Touch and pet a cuddly puppy Flower’s soft petals Spring … Continue reading

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Place

Trying to find my place in this whole big world. I feel I’ve been trying to do this my entire life. Where is my rightful place? From the beginning, I was the oldest of three siblings. My younger sister came … Continue reading

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Complete

Five-Minute Friday – COMPLETE                  You need a man to complete you After all, without a man—you’re only 1 Now that you have a man, You need a child or 2. After 2 … Continue reading

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Loyal

This week’s Five Minute Friday writing prompt is: LOYAL             Loyal. When I think of the word loyal, I hope that other people think of me as loyal. I consider loyal to be a person who … Continue reading

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