In Grumpy the Gator, a group of children playing encounter a grumpy alligator. The story teaches children to always keep a safe distance from animals in the wild, and to find an adult if they see an alligator.
Another earache and sinus infection? What? Not again? Medicines are working and I’m beginning to feel better. Today and every day, I’m thanking God for the healing He gives. During the time of sickness, I was not able to go to the grocery store. Low...
Lunch with friends brings conversation, laughter, sometimes tears, always prayers, delicious food and more. Recently I attended a birthday celebration gathering for a dear friend. The fun began while we were riding to the restaurant. Arriving at the establishment, we were promptly shown to our...
About a week ago, my husband and I felt a sudden need to stock up on groceries. Bad weather was not in the forecast. The kitchen cabinets and refrigerator held many items for meals. So, why did we both feel the need to stock up...
Listen. Listen for any message that God sends. Be ready. Follow that gut instinct. Yes, I’ve said or written those words many times. I pray that I will always be ready to listen for His instruction and that I will follow through and act accordingly....
“We’re missing a bolt. No, wait, here it is.” “Now there’s a plastic bag missing. No, wait, I found it.” “This is going to take forever to assemble.” These are comments from a recent Saturday when Alan worked on putting together a piece of furniture to go in...
A glorious sunny Saturday in the Lowcountry called for a local fall festival to be enjoyed by young and old. Crafts, jugglers, homemade food, a scarecrow on stilts, and more brought a fall atmosphere. I signed up to participate and sell copies of Licky the...
A strong breeze scattered leaves from yard to yard. Decorative flags danced in the air. Temperatures lowered to the upper 40’s last night. Autumn has arrived in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Will this cool weather stay or is this only a tease of what...
What a great experience to help promote this new book by authors Cynthia Ruchti and Becky Melby! My Review What happens when your spouse is home full time? Read this heartwarming, thought provoking, and sometimes funny book about how spouses interact with each other from moment to...
“What is your name? How old are you? I’m six.” “I’m six, too. I go to school. What grade are you in? My Mama says I can’t go too far in the water.” “Did you know I am a mermaid?” I stood at the edge of the ocean....
“Mimi, what projects do we have today?” This is one of the first questions four years old Rowan asks when he walks into our home. Rowan and I enjoy working on things together. From filling a bowl with ingredients to make cupcakes to planting marigold...