Ugly, black spider-like mold and wet floor joists dampened our enthusiasm. We had no idea destruction lurked behind the sheetrock until my husband removed the kitchen cabinets. Now, instead of creating the beautiful new decor we envisioned, progress halted as we assessed damage from an old pipe that had been…
Gift Ideas for August 2018
Vacation time has ended and back-to-school sales fill newspapers and websites. Arms laden with newly-purchased supplies, teachers are scurrying to prepare for a new school year. As a retired teacher, I know well the level of energy educators require, especially in August and September. The work of preparation (lesson plans,…
Back-to-School Teacher Support
From the moment our son played on the playground and noticed the bright yellow doors, he was ready to start school. Chocolate brown eyes danced with excitement as he entered Mrs. Tippett’s kindergarten class. Memories of a second-grade homework assignment make me smile. Not understanding that his teacher meant essay,…
At Home with Winsome Words
Come on in the house. I’m glad to see you. You’re such a blessing to me. I’m thankful you’re my friend. God bless you. You did such a good job! Good night, sweetie. Words matter. In fact, they can encourage, enlighten, and edify a person’s heart. Winsome words stir warm…
An Inviting Invitation
Anxious to join the festivities and meet Chelsea’s “Prince Charming,” my husband and I planned our 580 mile trip to witness the marriage of our oldest niece. The bride-to-be expressed appreciation that we’d accepted invitations to the rehearsal dinner and wedding. The morning of her big day, my niece texted…