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.
Preparing for the day involves certain routines such as washing, dressing, eating breakfast and morning devotional readings. Last Sunday morning, I was pleased to have taken care of the normal activities and was ready for church. Glancing in the mirror and making sure no tags...
Sunshine days provide great opportunities for walking and absorbing some Vitamin D. Good for the bones and for the soul. Strolling neighborhood streets give us a breath of fresh air and allows conversations with loved ones, friends and strangers. A glorious time with calm air,...
Birds singing, people chatting, children laughing, a gentle breeze whipping through the air and rain tapping on a rooftop are some of the sounds that bring me happiness. I also enjoy quiet times when my heart and soul rest in peaceful moments. There are blessings...
A ferocious storm rushed through our neighborhood, arriving with force and leaving debris scattered to and fro. Hurricane force winds tossed trash cans from yard to yard and landed them in the street. Decorative flags became battered as they whipped back and forth trying to...
Preparing for the holidays can be fun and festive or stressful and gloomy. Our attitude in daily activities can show the true meaning of Christmas or it can show our own self centered thinking. Recently, while gathering items to purchase in a local store, Alan walked...
A glorious Sunday morning in coastal South Carolina, filled with sunshine and cool temperatures. Waiting in the car while Alan closed the garage door so we could leave to go to church, I reached in my purse and found my small plastic bag of red...
A very painful issue with my back has prevented me from completing daily activities recently. Trips to the doctor, pain medicines, injections...
Every few months, ocean tide permitting, our church holds worship service on the beach across the street from the church building. Cars arrive early in the morning and parking spaces are found in the church lot. Trunks are opened and beach chairs pulled out and...
Birthdays in our home are celebrated in sweet, unique ways. On the night before a birthday is celebrated, love notes are placed all around the house. These notes are taped to places like the front door, refrigerator door, remote control, bathroom mirror and other places...
Coastal South Carolina was one of the areas evacuated during the recent intrusion of Hurricane Florence, or Flo as some people are calling the storm. Earlier this week, when authorities alerted everyone in our area to leave now, our family had to make decisions and...