There is a Season for Everything
It has been not the best of years so far for our family. We said goodbye to my mother-in-law in April after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. When we found out October 2024 that my mother-in-law had pancreatic cancer and her time was limited, we were devastated. She was a rock to our family.…
Solar-Powered Spirit: The Connection Between the Sun and My Faith
“For the Lord God is a sun and shield; the Lord bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” -Psalm 84:11 For thousands of years, many cultures have seen the sun as a god or a higher power. It’s not surprising because the sun was mysterious. It would…
I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends
“Close friends are truly life’s treasures. Sometimes they know us better than we know ourselves. With gentle honesty, they are there to guide and support us, to share our laughter and our tears. Their presence reminds us that we are never really alone.” Vincent van Gogh For as long as I remember, I’ve had many…
Who Needs an Emotional Support Chicken?
Emotional Support What??? If you’re on Tik Tok, Instagram, Facebook or YouTube, you most likely have come across the latest craze in the fiber arts/crafting world…the emotional support chicken! What?? When I first saw this, it was actually through a Local Yarn Shop (LYS) I follow and saw they had a class on how to…
Fishes, Loaves and Pierogi
Food brings people together on many different levels. It’s nourishment of the soul and body; it’s truly love. Giada De Laurentiis When I was approached by my friend at church about wanting to make pierogi, I was totally on board. Food? Check. Getting together with friends? Double check. My creative brain started thinking of how…
All Good Things Come to an End…Or Do They?
You know the saying, “All good things come to an end?” That phrase probably couldn’t be more true than right now with my oldest son graduating high school this week! His high school years were a bit different than what we expected them to be given half of his years were overshadowed by the world…
Taking it in Stride
This is the week for all us last-minute shoppers who are braving the stores and coming to grips with the “leftovers” and gift cards we will have to give to our loved ones. For the most part, I have been taking this holiday season in stride, despite being busy with life. It’s been a nice…
Progress, Not Perfection
Progress, not Perfection. I just heard this phrase after listening to a workshop on Zoom held by my local library on nutrition. Although I knew most of the information that was shared, I think it’s helpful to remind myself of the basics of nutrition and healthy eating. Since beginning this new journey, I find myself…
Road Blocks, Rocks and Rivers
They say when faced with many challenges, the ones that prevail come out stronger. I am not so sure how much stronger I can be. At this point, I should be Ms. Universe of Strength, if that’s a thing! Back in February, I mentioned about changes in my job situation and that I should embrace…
Keep Smiling and Shining
Happy February! We made it to another year and I’m so glad it is 2022! Honestly, I’m happy to be alive any day, but knowing a new year is ahead is enough to make me smile. Living the last couple years in a pandemic has been quite the ride, hasn’t it? We have learned how…
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