I’ve always loved Christmas. As a child it was always a much anticipated, magical and joyful time. I always knew exactly what to expect going into the season, a house filled with family and friends, love, laughter, and lots of food cemented with family prayer and old stories of years…
Read moreI have a confession to make… in the weeks leading up to Christmas I get caught up in watching Christmas movies on the Hallmark channel. My husband humors me and even watches with me sometimes. We laugh at the predictable cookie cutter formula and compete to finish the characters lines…
Read moreWhen I was planning my wedding, I had a vision of a beautiful first dance. However, I am not a very good dancer. So, I was concerned about looking silly swaying from side to side during the first dance. I shared my concerns with my then fiancé. He sweetly said, “Don’t…
Read moreI gave myself a mental pat on the back as I made my way to the restroom. The funeral service was almost over, and I had for the most part kept my composure. However, that didn’t last very long. As I was about to leave the restroom, I saw an…
Read moreI started to explain something to her, my cousin whom I also called friend. I hadn’t said more than two or three words before she stopped me with a few simple words. “That’s okay. You don’t have to explain, I know your heart!” She reminded me that she knew me…
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