Finding one perfect sand dollar thrilled me as my husband and I traipsed through the white sand near Navaare. The sun was shining with warmth, yet a brisk wind reminded us that it was January even in Florida. We skirted the ocean tides and meandered through stretches of sandbanks littered with the remains of ocean Read More…
Author: Kathy
I am a retired educator who enjoys writing, gardening, camping in the great outdoors, and sharing life with family and a faith community. My greatest joy in this season of life is spending time with my two grandchildren, ages 2 and 6 months.
Messages Hidden in Boxes
Stored boxes, not opened for six years, lined the walls in the garage. Boxes, stacked high on one another, filled the bottom level of the townhouse. Flattened boxes lay scattered throughout the rest of the house ready to be formed, taped, and packed with valuable possessions. Boxes, boxes, boxes everywhere–just cardboard containers in various shapes Read More…
Three Simple Words…Three Powerful Words
“It is over.” These words reverberated over and over in my mind as I woke up early one morning unable to fall back asleep. A family member had just been diagnosed the day before with a stroke. This relative had been left with various side effects. Due to her age, complete recovery was not expected. Read More…
TRUTH TRAINING
Truth — Fiction Fact — Falsity Authenticity — Fabrication Exactness — Delusion Accuracy — Lie More and more, I find myself questioning information I hear– whether it be from my neighbor next door or the local news or a Facebook post. The lack of dependability just leaves me probing for valid explanations. My mind then Read More…
Forgetting What is Behind…Letting Go!
IT is a Happy New Year! Yikes! February is here! Each day just keeps marching on! The pages of this New Year are turning faster than I can keep up with the action! Or am I just reading IT smarter and speedier? Or do I need to slow down? IT is still time to make Read More…
Do You Hear What I Hear?
A baby’s soft cry lingers in the distance—a whimper…the coo…a quiet, soothing sound above all the worldly clamor… a cry of innocence and complete dependence…a cry of hunger but intense strength…a cry of neediness yet a lineage of royalty. A baby was born…a Savior who is Christ the Lord…a baby that changes the world…not only Read More…
Recognizing the Shepherd’s VOICE
One late afternoon, my mother set off with my brother and I heading toward the gate that would allow us entrance into the pasture just behind our farm house. I am sure I went running to the gate and stood waiting for Mommy to get us through to the other side. This was just another Read More…
Ingredients for a Grateful Heart
Choose THANKSGIVING! THANKSGIVING — come and gone so soon. Memories of family togetherness…sharing great meals and conversations abound. The leftover turkey dwindles from sandwiches into turkey soup; even the pumpkin pie and the multitude of desserts are mere crumbs. THANKSGIVING — a reminder to be grateful, but God created us in His image to praise Read More…
COLORS OF AUTUMN
Sunshine shimmers through leaves of orange, red, and yellow that gently dance in rhythm with the cooling breeze. Landscapes stand ablaze across rolling hillsides cascading into vibrant hues of dark red foliage along roadsides. Vivid purple, yellow, and rust-colored mums gracefully frame flower beds in delicate softness. Oh, the splendor of autumn ablaze in its Read More…
Friendships That Refresh the Soul
I had never met Ashley face-to-face. As usual, I was a little anxious about a first meeting, but I had promised a mutual friend that I would get together with her. We met at the Tutti Frutti Frozen Yogurt shop—a safe environment with other people in and out and great yogurt to savor. Ashley Read More…