My Mama and My Mom-in-Law!
May brings a beautiful tribute to mothers and I’m thankful that I had one of the best. I was also fortunate to have an exceptional mother-in-law. And somewhere along the way, these mothers became friends, even though they barely knew each other before my wedding. While my “brand-new” husband, Carl, was overseas, I attended and…
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In Other Words with Dave
There we were at the Home & Garden Show, standing in front of the perfect bathroom display: a gleaming white freestanding tub, a floating double vanity with beautiful stainless fixtures, and a glass-enclosed shower. Alison said, “Our bathroom could look like this.” And just like that, our bathroom remodel went from “someday” to “apparently this…
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Jay’s Special Gift!
I’ve always loved moonlight. It’s beautiful and serene. And for me it holds something unique. After my husband died, my son, Jay, with Down syndrome, would watch for the moon each night and when he saw it, he would throw kisses and wave and shout, “Hi Daddy!” It touched my heart. I asked Jay if…
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In Other Words with Dave
Ah, March. It’s time to clean out those flower beds and reorganize the garage. Dig through the pantry for ancient relics (I’m looking at you, minced clams from 2018), load up the car with things we don’t use, clothes that don’t fit, and Christmas gifts we can’t regift – then drop them off at the…
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A 60th Anniversary!
On March 4, 1966, I married the love of my life and we expected to be together forever. Not once, during our 45 years of marriage, did we ever talk about, “What if….” My parents were married for 70 years before my dad went to heaven. Why wouldn’t I expect the same? My mother saved…
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In Other Words with Dave
Alison loves to hang out with her friends – every day. She catches up with them while in her car, while she’s at the grocery store, and when she is relaxing at home. Like any relationship, it’s taken years to really get to know her friends. And thanks to the magic (or witchcraft) of internet…
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RECOVERY!
But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not grow weary; they shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 KJV I was 30 years old, six months pregnant and recovering from an emergency appendectomy when I read Isaiah 40:31 on…
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In Other Words with Dave
A friend of mine recently retired, so I asked him to lunch to see how this new phase of life was going. He gently corrected me. Retired guys don’t do lunch—they do early morning coffee. I’ve been officially schooled. We met for coffee. He’s turning 65 this year, the age when AARP follows up, and…
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A Godwink Moment!
Have you ever encountered something totally unexpected that felt divinely inspired? Some call that a “Godwink,” and I recently experienced one on my way home from Arkansas. As is my habit, I stopped at the Oklahoma Visitor’s Center. It’s a great place to refresh and I also wanted to buy a Christmas ornament for my…
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In Other Words with Dave
Dear Santa, it’s me, Dave — longtime believer, occasional rule-breaker, and certified good boy (pending your final review). I’m sending this letter early this year, before Alison finds a way to edit it. I’ve been on my best behavior this year…mostly. I’ve learned that the turbo boost button in my car should only be used…
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The Fragrance of Christmas
I share an online Bible study with several women, and the facilitator always asks a few ladies to tell about their favorite fragrance. I’m not a ready volunteer, but I’m thinking my favorite might be Christmas. Yep, Christmas definitely has a beautiful aroma! I remember the pungent scent of cedar trees that Daddy would cut…
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