Monthly Archives: December 2016

Dear Reader: The other night when I went to Anne’s for supper this attractive bowl with the beautifully vibrant “greens,” overflowing from its sides, caught my attention and I snapped this photo. I told her it looked like a holiday … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: As 2016 winds down and I take some time to reflect back on it…the year can probably be best summed up in one word: CHANGE. And since life is constantly changing…I could just as easily substitute the word … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Sometimes when we are at our wit’s end…I think God looks down and decides we have had enough…time for a little divine intervention. This was what happened yesterday morning…as a result of a very upsetting Tuesday evening. I … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: One of the most poignant remarks made about the family Christmas Eve gathering this year was made by Stephanie when she dropped off (unknowingly to me) Christmas presents. When I went on her FACEBOOK site to thank her … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: After telling everyone (on the blog yesterday) that on Boxing Day, the day after Christmas, it would be a nice thing to follow the English tradition of doing something kind for someone…it turned out I was the one … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: I think I might end up as one of those “crazy little old ladies” who do strange things at strange times in strange places. Going into Wakendaw Lakes yesterday to watch the grandchildren open their presents I drove … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: Christmas is here! This is definitely the day that the Lord has made and we must all REJOICE in it! *(Rutledge was the closest to the podium so Bekah couldn’t get him in this photo…hoping John maybe had … Continue reading →

  Dear Reader: Christmas Eve 2016 has arrived…the family will be coming and meeting at the church for the 5:00 Christmas Eve Service. This year Ady, Rutledge and Eva Cate will help me perform some magic tricks before my story … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: In June of 2015 a high school in the Oklahoma City School District (Emerson High School) was undergoing renovations for the new school year when an amazing discovery was made. As the construction crew began to take down … Continue reading →

Dear Reader: As a lover of stories and history…I have long recognized the power of the ‘story behind the story.‘ If one simply recites facts about an incident and never takes time to question the personal reasons behind courageous undertakings … Continue reading →