In a recent conversation with my sister-in-law, we were discussing how frustrating it can be to lose weight. She and I have always shared in our endeavors to eat well and exercise, but it is not easy for either of us. We have been on countless “fad” diets, watching calories, watching carbs, but we … [Read more...]
From the Heart of an Older Woman: There’s More To it Than a Hug and a Kiss!
I have five children; the youngest is 21. I have done daycare for dozens of children. So I have had the opportunity to “experiment” on multiple children. My children all have a strong love for the Lord. I have been told how lucky I am that my children turned out that way. I always respond … [Read more...]
Are We Builders or Destroyers?
"To make one’s voice sweet, one’s face bright, one’s will steady, one’s patience unperturbed, in the arena of the home, in the light of one’s own family, is no light task.” –Margaret Sangster I came across this quote and it really made me think. Do I make my home a happy place to be? Do I have as … [Read more...]
What Will Be In Your Casket?
When my sister and I were young, Grandpa always knew how to cheer us up. He would give us “happy pills.” If I scraped my knee, the happy pills made me feel better. If I was sad, Grandpa’s happy pills would instantly stop the tears. Where can one find these powerful pills, you ask? They can be … [Read more...]
From the Heart of an Older Woman: Of Course I Love Him! I Married Him!
Loving your husbands sounds like something that just comes naturally to us. Of course I love him; I married him. But does your love for him show in your actions? Do others see that you love him? Is it the kind of love that lifts him up? Are you willing to put yourself aside to have harmony in your … [Read more...]
Eat, Pray, Love, Be Satisfied
Growing up, I had a horrible attention span. No matter where I was – school, church, home – it was difficult for me to listen to anyone longer than five minutes. The saving grace for my parents and teachers was that fact that I loved to read. I could sit with a book for hours upon hours and never … [Read more...]
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