In the 1960’s we owned and operated a small motel in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The office of our motel in Newberry, Michigan was actually a sectioned-off part of our living room. The divider between the living room and … Continue reading
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I’m going through life one day at a time Making new resolutions, Fighting to change bad habits to good, Seeking viable solutions. But I find myself doing what I don’t want to do, Enslaved by habits of the past. How … Continue reading
My friend, Becki Flood, came for a visit from Oklahoma. We wanted her to have a good time and since she is a quilter, my husband and I took Becki and her daughter, Lesly, to tour the National Quilt Museum … Continue reading
The birds of the air neither sow nor reap, Yet God makes sure they are fed. How much more valuable are you, my friend? He supplies your daily bread. Look at the birds of the air and know God’s love … Continue reading
Our daughter, Kerry, enjoys reading articles describing, “What Kids Say About Love.” One day, she decided to ask her nine-year-old son, Samuel, some pointed questions about love, even though he was “anti-girls.” -What is the proper age to get married? … Continue reading
How could I ever fully describe My love for my sister, my friend? How can such depth of emotion flow From ordinary words that are penned? So many memories, both good and bad, Cement the bond that we share. So … Continue reading
When darkness overwhelms us, And we cannot see the light, There is a God who knows and cares, And He will be our sight. Do not fear the rocky path Or future unknown strife, For in His love He carries … Continue reading
Have you ever stopped a train? I have! And I did it with one hand. That’s the honest truth! This is how it happened… Years ago, my husband, Jack, my daughter, Kerry, and I and were on the EL platform … Continue reading
When my daughter, Kerry, was small, she knew how to control her monsters. She says, “When I was six years old I lived in a place that had a large number of stray dogs. Most of these dogs were not … Continue reading
When our son Bruce was a small baby, I didn’t get much done. It was not because I was overwhelmed with the new responsibilities of motherhood, but rather that I was fascinated with this new little life. This tiny bundle, … Continue reading