Monthly Archives: September 2018

Message in a Bottle- 2

Dear Reader: Our second story today involves a little girl with a sweet message that ends up across the world. In August 2015, 6-year-old Shiloé Khokhar was on vacation with her family in Bermuda when she got an idea. She’d … Continue reading

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God’s “Seven Messages in a Bottle”

Dear Reader: We have finally gotten some rain and then Friday I saw my first fall leaves of the season. Life is good. And it is about to get better…the Ya’s are heading to the mountains tomorrow….to Saluda for a … Continue reading

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A God’s Wink at Chic Fil-A

Dear Reader: Thursday morning I had a call from Brooke and she said that she had just experienced a wonderful random act of kindness that she wanted to tell me about. But it wasn’t just random…it was, also, intentional…and that … Continue reading

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Another Day…Another Chance at Life

Dear Reader: I fell asleep early Wednesday night and slept through the whole night. These days a good night’s rest is such a wonderful gift! (The latest medications I am on have me bouncing from the bedroom to the bathroom … Continue reading

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A New Way of Looking at Advent Calendars

Dear Reader: You must be thinking to yourself…‘Wow…that was fast! Yesterday we were “waiting on autumn” and today Becky has got us waiting on the birth of Jesus with a Christmas Advent calendar.’ Fall really did fly by fast!” … … Continue reading

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There Are Two Times of Year; Autumn and Waiting for Autumn

Dear Reader: If you are a ‘fall fan’ (and autumn is, by far, the favorite season of most Americans ) truer words were never spoken…about the anticipation of fall. However, in order to enjoy the season for as long as … Continue reading

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A Memoir: Race for the Cure (2009-2017)

Dear Reader: After Tommy and I walked the Race for the Cure together in 2009…the rest of the family mentioned they would be interested in participating too….including Doodle, Lassie, and Carrie. So the picture above is the very first team … Continue reading

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“Why Can’t I Wear White After Labor Day and Other Fun Facts”

Dear Reader: Shocker! I am not one of these models. (especially the second one) But we do have one thing in common…I love my white jeans and last week I found myself wearing them almost every day since I felt the … Continue reading

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The Star within the Moon

Dear Reader: How many gifts can you receive that have a star within a moon? To me that is what makes the moon flower blossom so spectacular…no matter how many times I watch this gorgeous bloom unfold…the beauty of the … Continue reading

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Here We Go…College Football…It’s that Time Again

Dear Reader: It’s Welcome Back to College Football Time! The first of September…time for whistles to blow and let the games begin. First off…let me wish everybody a great season and lots of fun! I keep looking down at  my … Continue reading

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