I often think about my Mom who passed away in 2006. I’ve shared this before to many, but my Mom was always a prayer warrior. She suffered from numerous health issues-too many to mention-yet always maintained a strong faith and positive outlook. We had many talks throughout my life about how much she relied on […]
Messy But Happy
It is no secret that I love working around my house. Whether it be a wood-working project or an outdoor gardening project, I just enjoy the satisfaction of working with my hands and seeing the fruit of my labor. Unfortunately, I tend to get rather dirty and messy when working on these projects. Usually, my […]
Delay Does Not Mean Diminished
I have such fond memories growing up of my maternal grandmother. She lived several hours from my childhood home and I didn’t get a chance to see her often, usually only around Thanksgiving and Christmas. Every time my family was able to visit, she made me feel like a King. As soon as our car […]
My Rock, My Refuge
I had the opportunity over the last year to visit coastal Georgia and tour some of the wonderful old forts and settlements that surround the Savannah area. Some of these structures go back hundreds of years to the dates Georgia was founded by George Oglethorpe. I found the structures so fascinating and it was amazing […]
Empty Room and Full Heart
This past Mother’s Day I was thinking back on the life of my own mom. Mom passed away in 2006 but was always such a positive influence on my life. In fact, her impact on my life is still evident today. Mom had many medical problems and was always in pain; yet, she always remained […]
Dark Shadows
My wife and I just returned from a much needed vacation in the Smoky Mountains. We were able to take our camper and enjoy the great weather and the many things to see and do. I dare say that we “shopped until we dropped” on many days. The best part though was that we had […]
