Life is full of experiences; as we go through them, they create the wisdom we carry into our later years. We can then share the wisdom with our children and the younger generations. Lesson 2 When I was 12, I tried out for my middle school cheer team. For days, my friend and I practiced…

A few weeks ago, I began writing a letter to my younger self about lessons I have learned. It is filled with things I wish I had known when I was younger. It is full of the wisdom I have gained from life experiences. Rather than share the letter, I have chosen to focus on…

What do you do when you encounter life’s storms? What if you trust while in the storm instead of being ridden with anxiety and fear? We knew the imminent rain was near as we saw the black clouds approaching. Within minutes, the sprinkles of raindrops turned into giant pellets, hitting the windshield with such force…

What is the definition of self-image? According to the Random House dictionary, self-image means “the idea, concept or mental image one has of oneself.” Self-image Battle  The swords have been fighting this battle of a negative self-image for countless years. Many times words to my husband were, “I am fat; my legs are too big.…

Sometimes when we stop and look at how far we have come, the blessings can become evident as we chronicle our journeys. We can find comfort in those blessings. Recently, I came upon this picture that took me back to a memorable trip.   When my husband turned 50, I surprised him with a trip to…

The beauty of growing older is the wisdom you gain as you travel through life’s experiences.  Not long ago, I visited my Mom. The slow, peaceful calm of her desert home is what my soul needed. The weather, usually unbearable at this time of year, was relatively pleasant, with a cool breeze to begin and…

When life does not go as we planned, disappointment may set in. The road ahead may be rough, but you must trust the journey and believe you will triumph. Behind the Smile Sometimes what we see on the outside doesn’t always reflect what is on the inside. Hidden behind the smile may be a touch…

Blessings will light the path and lead you out of the darkness. No words were needed on that bittersweet day when he walked in with a dozen yellow roses. It was my wedding anniversary, and I was visiting my sister and her family. They had provided a safe place for me and my children during…

Grief is so unpredictable. Since losing my dad, I never know what to expect from one moment to the next. My dad was a solid foundation in my life and someone I knew I could rely on. So there are days when I wish to speak to him, but I have to talk to him…

  Last Sunday, I encountered a moment that filled me with God’s presence; all I could feel was deep gratitude. I ran into someone I had not seen in about 18 years. She was connected to me through my first husband, and when we divorced, I lost contact with a large group of people, not…