My first memory of the Fourth of July, AKA Independence Day, is one of the sparklers with my family in the backyard of the house we were living in at the time in San Jose, California. It was the mid-1960s when I was about 8 years old. Photo by Denisha Sandoval on Pexels.com My littleContinue reading "July 4th Sparklers"
Standing Strong in the Storm
I lived through my first Tornado experience. Our apartment community experienced some significant damage, but not compared to the total devastation of nearby towns that were leveled. All but a few of my neighbors have been blessed to remain in our homes and have power, and other than the unbelievable amount of debris and downedContinue reading "Standing Strong in the Storm"
Flowering Reminders
These flowers appeared to be smiling at me this morning, reminding me of their beauty and God‘s provision through every season. During a recent heavy storm, they were bent over outside and would have withered if I had not cut them off, brought them inside and placed them in fresh water. These blooms had surprisedContinue reading "Flowering Reminders"
A New Chapter!
Today, I added a New Chapter to my story! Well, it's more like 17 chapters in a little book. This is not my personal story, but there are hints to bits and pieces from my life in "Elizabeth's Unusual Day." It was fun and rewarding putting this story together in a book form. I hopeContinue reading "A New Chapter!"
What’s Your Favorite Love Song?
Please step back in time with me .... A tiny little girl of about three years old is all dressed up in a crisp red dress tied with a big bow at the back. When she twirls, the dress flows out like a ballerina. White ankle socks with delicate lace cover her petite ankles. HerContinue reading "What’s Your Favorite Love Song?"
A Clean Slate
May I take you on a little journey back in time with me as I walk into a very old school building? Where my shoes click against the ceramic tile floors, as I follow an adult through a hallway of carved wood columns. I take a deep breath as I reach the solid carved woodContinue reading "A Clean Slate"
Words at Christmas
As I sat down to write this blog today, I had been praying and asking God what he wanted me to share. I thought of the words listened to, spoken, and shared at Christmas. And how very difficult it can be for some who have experienced a loss to listen, accept, or speak some wordsContinue reading "Words at Christmas"
The Fullness of Gratefulness
As Thanksgiving approaches, I can recall the fragrance of traditional spices filling the air, fresh rolls baking, turkey roasting, cinnamon sticks, apple cider, and so much more. In my treasure chest of memories I can hear the laughter of children and rowdy adults, silly jokes, songs sung together and the silent pause as we thankedContinue reading "The Fullness of Gratefulness"
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