Nikki
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It’s Been Too Long
I hope that this finds you well. I wanted to take a moment to address the extended period of silence from me and offer my sincerest apologies for the lack of posting. Life has been quite eventful lately and time… Continue reading
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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