Nikki
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Class of 2023
Dear Paige, Your graduation is a day I have envisioned for years. On the 1st day of each school year that represented a milestone, I would shed a tear. My tears were in anticipation of your graduation day. I shedded a… Continue reading
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Happy 18th Birthday Miss Paige!
Dear Paige, You are 18 today! A day that I know you have been waiting for ages! Or so it seems. You’re finally ready to move on, become more independent, head to college, make new friends, and have a lot… Continue reading
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Happy 14th Birthday Dear Daughter!
Happy 14th Birthday to my 3rd child, Sydney! Over the years, I have watched you grow up into the amazing young woman you are today. It’s been a joy to watch you explore your own passions for animals, sports, and… Continue reading
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Dragonflies…
Have you ever seen a dragonfly and wondered if there was a meaning to it? I mean, everything else has some sort of meaning to it, so why not? For centuries, dragonflies have been a symbol of transformation, change, and… Continue reading
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Listening
If I ride the morning winds to the furthest oceans, even there Your hand will guide me. — Pslam 139:9-10 Oh, the days that we feel like escaping. To somehow put our responsibilities, routines, and challenges on hold. Even if… Continue reading
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Grace-Minded
A peaceful heart leads to a healthy body. — Proverbs 14:30 I know that the photo above does not represent an individual, but what if it could mean that Earth is healthy because this photo is like a peaceful moment… Continue reading
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Present in His Presence
“I’m the very presence of God – oh, how refreshing it is!” — Pslam 73:27 Some of the traits of a person referred to as a “Beach Bum” are: chill, laid-back, carefree, and calm. That sounds like a wonderful way… Continue reading
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My Happy Place
“Relax, everything is going to be all right; rest, everything is coming together; open true hearts, love is on the way.” – Jude 1:2 When I think of my happy place, I immediately envision me plopping down in my beach… Continue reading
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The Majestic Eagle
Memorials are important to pay our respects to those who sacrificed their lives for the dear ones. As a tribute to these heroes, many monuments have been erected in the form of an eagle flying high above the veterans engraved… Continue reading
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The Mermaid – One Last Cast
The Mermaid Statue stands majestically outside of the Grill in Indianola, Texas, beckoning us to take in its symbolic beauty and pay our respects to those who risked their lives on the seas. This memorial honors those brave souls who… Continue reading