In an instant—everything can change…. Today is a notable day for several reasons, one I’d really rather not note though. On July 8, 2013, one year to the day that my mother passed away from cancer, my dermatologist called to deliver a diagnosis of malignant melanoma. It was already a “raw’ day for me emotionally andContinue reading “A Cautionary Tale”
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If Vitamins were Superheroes…
For the Girls 🥰
Meet My Teal Shero
Downheel from There…
When August rolls around I can’t help but think about the funniest first day of school ever!!When we cleaned out Mom’s house, I picked out several pairs of her shoes… she always loved shoes and so do I! JT rolled his eyes when I came in with a “few” pairs because I have tons! (MomContinue reading “Downheel from There…”
Godly Gals
I love these verses! I was just reading a devotional about how the Israelites limited God by not remembering His power (Psalm 78:1) And my devotional went on to say that we limit God when we do the same by failing to recognize and use the gifts God gives us for His glory! He givesContinue reading “Godly Gals”
Off the Grid
These summer days have been jampacked activities with the kids. The pool was full of friends and kiddos as they try to cram every last ounce of fun in before school starts. Summers go by so fast, especially if you’re a teacher. Some of my friends went back yesterday and some today. 😢 A youngContinue reading “Off the Grid”
Growing Strong
My husband and I planted this maple tree for my sixtieth birthday. After seeing many sugar maples in our area die over the years, I consulted with a landscaper to find the best variety for our area. I’ve enjoyed watching it grow over the past two and a half years. It’s grown at a rapidContinue reading “Growing Strong”
Celebrate each day…
Happy 43rd to us! Reflections on that time and beyond… We got married in a fever, the hottest day of the drought ~ Pretty sure it hit 102 degrees that day. It was so hot that the icing on the cakes started melting because our reception was outside at my family home! The groomsmen putContinue reading “Celebrate each day…”
The “AND” Life
It took me a long time to realize the truth: Creativity doesn’t always have an ‘on’ switch… nor does productivity! 😬 You just have to jump in and do stuff! I have so many things I want to do, to write, to paint. I keep lists of them in my phone and sometimes it’s aContinue reading “The “AND” Life”
Dinah's Dabblings 