A few weeks ago, we met my brother and his family in Kentucky for a very special purpose – a visit to the Creation Museum and the Ark Encounter! This trip had been in the works for awhile, but due to some unforeseen circumstances, our schedule changed unexpectedly. Last-minute, we...
One fine evening found me out in the nursery, watering thirsty plants. The clouds were arranged in horizontal layers in the western sky and each layer was illuminated in a gorgeous peach-pink glow. I lifted the spray wand, on the shower setting, to reach across another row of plants. As...
I’m writing this after a delightful day with Grandmom. She’s a treasure! A great joy of my life has been to be frequently in Grandmom and Grandad’s house, where the peaceful atmosphere includes love, flowers (like these gorgeous roses!), quilts, stories, and really delectable meals. Grandmom has always made her...
It was one of those evenings. The breeze carried with it a crisp deliciousness. The moon shone with a silver glow and bathed the yard in dappled shadows. Here and there a bold star pierced the sky. Yes – one of those evenings when I hesitate to go inside because...
After cleaning a particularly dusty mini-blind and the window behind it, I decided to leave the blind rolled up as I continued cleaning further into the room. It’s a little thing, but it always amazes me the difference this makes. When a curtain is pulled back, a blind up, or...