FOR SOME REASON, my eyes opened at 3:30 this morning.
I couldn’t go back to sleep so I decided to look at Instagram.
(more…)Jesus
I am grateful
This is it.
With this post, I have written something every day for the last month.
I am grateful to WordPress Discover for these prompts, which is great because today’s WordPress Discover prompt is “grateful.”
Sometimes, things just work out well.
(more…)Look for the light
When there is darkness, I think it’s natural to look for the light.
(more…)Life tips for my nephew
Mason,
When you were born Feb. 20, I was elated. A lot of things ran through my mind at once when I thought about you, mostly pride and a plan to travel the length of the country twice in a weekend to see you.
My pride has only deepened in the six days you’ve been here, especially since I heard you’ve already peed on your mama.
My plan didn’t happen, but there’s another one in the works and we’ve been officially introduced on FaceTime.
Since I wrote to your sisters shortly after they were born, I thought I’d try to write down some things you might need to know about life.
About answers
It has been brought to my attention a few people have asked about what I have been up to since I quit my job.
I appreciate those who have asked, and I don’t want them to wonder so here is the latest answer to their question. (more…)
Reflections on your first Christmas
Dear Maelynn and Maggie,
It’s Christmas, but you two were already fast asleep when this letter was written.
In a few minutes, your first Christmas will be your first Christmas past. (more…)
A conversation for Christmas
After a small band of carolers began to sing “Silent Night,” the first words of the song rose upward to Gabriel’s ears. (more…)
A look back on a weird month
July was a roller coaster of a month — full of ups and downs — so it should be fun to look back. (more…)
Being prepared for anything
I know I posted about my Pawpaw yesterday, but when you live 83 years and have as much wisdom as he did your life is full of stories. I thought I’d share one more. (more…)
Happy birthday to a princess
An undisclosed number of years ago today, the princess of my parents’ world was born.