Locks for Love

Locks for Love

Jorjanne has been growing her hair out for a long, long time. Today she finally got it cut for Locks for Love. She had 6 inches cut off. They will sell her hair to doll companies and the proceeds will be used to make wigs for kids with cancer. She was so excited about her new do. She got in the car and said, “Mama,…

90 Days

Well, I’ve decided to spend the next 90 days building muscle, both physically and spiritually. I started P90X and let’s just say I am FEELING THE BURN!!!!! I am also studying Beth Moore’s book, 90 Days with the Beloved Disciple. I am sharing this with you so that you can keep me accountable. Too often I have great ideas and plans, but get so busy…

My First Writer’s retreat

My First Writer’s retreat

I just got back from my very first writer’s retreat with the best editor ever (ok, so she’s the only editor I’ve ever worked with but I can’t imagine anyone any better. Cheryl rocks!!!) We went away to her cabin in the mountains which is truly inspiring! The view is breathtaking and opportunities for adventure abound! I can’t wait to go back when I have…

The Gift of Light

The Gift of Light

Ever had one of those weeks when everything seemed to be going wrong? A few weeks ago, I had such a week. I didn’t even want to answer the phone because almost every phone call was laden with bad news. Then it came – a message of light via facebook. A friend of Michael’s (my late husband) and I had been corresponding via facebook for…

Homeward Bound

Jorjanne spent the last two weeks at my mom’s. Yesterday I met my mom and grandma halfway to pick Jorjanne up and bring her home. All of us gals (four generations) went shopping together. Keeping in mind that Jorjanne had been with her grandmother for two weeks (her one suitcase grew into several) and then we went shopping, you can imagine the load in my…