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It’s been 20 years now. August 26, 2002 was the day Daddy died.This writing has been a long time in the process…meaning that I’ve rolled it around in my head and prayed about it so many times but never started it. Please indulge me as I relay this story… Let me start by saying IContinue reading “Daddy’s Little Girl”

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#Attitudeofgratitude I’m so very thankful for our family’s health and the gift of time.? We have many friends & family who have been and are going through illnesses… our prayer list is filled with them!!? Every day that We can get out of the bed and walk around (or…

Today is a notable day for several reasons, one I’d really rather not note though… On July 8, 2013 my dermatologist called to deliver a diagnosis of malignant melanoma just 10 days after I started my skincare business. I don’t really think that was a coincidence – which is why I preach skin cancer prevention!Continue reading “How’s Your Skin Really Doing?”

It’s James Audubon’s birthday. He traveled, studied & painted birds in the 1800s. 🕊🦅🦆🦜🦢🦃🦉🐧🐦🦩 When I was at Mississippi State back in the day we went to the library during breaks to do research the old fashioned way 😬 & study for tests during our breaks. (Who remembers that era ???? 😄) I loved toContinue reading “The Making of a Bird Nerd”

We celebrated our Risen Savior today in spite of the weather and missing our SIL who was called out after Wednesday’s storms. 🥲 The music & the message this morning were such a blessing! 🙌🏻 We rejoiced to welcome new families into our SLBC church family too which made it extra special. I pray we’llContinue reading “Easter & All the Stuff”

I started the day in His word. I have a little vignette on the table featuring the empty tomb with the stone rolled away under the three crosses to remind us of Holy Week and Easter. After finishing my Bible study left the house to take a short run. They’re working on the levee atContinue reading “Stumps”

Did you know that today was Barbara Millicent Roberts’ 63rd Birthday ?🤔 Who?? 😅 Barbie! 😄 Who besides me didn’t know her name? 🙋‍♀️ Yep, Today is #nationalbarbieday & she’s 63! She’s come a long way over the years and so has the range of Barbie dolls!We were pretty amazed last year when we wentContinue reading “63???”

Today we are celebrating #internationalwomensday , attempting to #breakthebias against women & girls all over the world. I was talking to a friend who said that her daughter was a little of a feminist. To which I replied, “ Me too & that’s not a bad thing.” I have a sticky note on the bathroomContinue reading “God is With You, Girl”

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I want you to know that you come from a line of very strong women. When we read Proverbs 31 together one day I want you think of all those in our family who came before you that worked very hard to provide for their husbands and children.Like the…

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Today is Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birthday, (better known as Dr. Seuss). His wit and wisdom inspire me greatly. When I was teaching I so enjoyed Read Across America Day & week sharing the thoughtful, inspirational messages in his children’s books. Many of them are modern-day fables that show us…