One Day at a Time

It is easy enough to become overwhelmed in life, unless we follow a simple rule; we have to take it one day at a time. If we worry too far ahead about a situation, we defeat ourselves. Worry never really fixes anything, and it robs us of the joy each day holds. Somehow, if we

Sunflower Happy

This past weekend, my husband and I went with some of our children and grandchildren, to the 'pumpkin patch'; it was a glorious day, blue skies, and sunny. At this nearby farm, there is more to be had than pumpkins. They also have a field that is filled this time of year with a sea

September Garden

The marigolds are all that are left in the garden; the weeds are there too, the ones I let grow in profusion. It is an untidy mess of vines, and green, growing things; still, there is a harmony of sorts, all that lush greenery, a miniature jungle just for me. The marigolds are magnificent; they

The Little Things Count

We often dismiss the little things in life, but oddly, it is the little things that define our days. It is all the choices we make day in and day out that tell the story of our lives. When we choose the smallest of things that make us happy, it has a ripple effect. The

The Dawn of a New Day

I thank God for this new day! We escaped the wrath of Hurricane Florence and except for a few gray days, we have been so blessed. I pray for those who endured hardship, both during, and after the storm. These storms take a terrible toll. It is always difficult to know who will be hit