Clayton at 23
Happy Birthday Son! It has been a whirlwind. I blinked and my baby boy was all grown up. You are still one of the best chapters in the book of my life and I like to reread it over and over as it makes me so happy. I have always hoped to raise kids who…
Never a Shadow
Today is Ground Hog Day. It is also Tim Hummel’s Birthday and the Appleton’s Anniversary. Emily Beth Elwood was born this morning, And on the high church calendar it is Candlemas Day. Most of the time Punxatawny Phil is wrong in his prediction about the weather and the seasons changing. But I had a thought…
New Year New Choices
I must say that last year I was very successful at meeting my resolution, which was to not make any resolutions! LOL This year however is different. There are only 250 days or so until I hit a big birthday and I feel like I have some things to address as I say goodbye to…
Happy Christmas 2018
Happy Christmas 2018 So I got an Apple Watch this year. Did you know that you can use it to take pictures from your iphone? Can you tell that I am learning how to use this feature in our family selfie?! For those of you who are not on social media, or don’t live nearby…
The Heaven Reflection
A Jimbo Reflection (a birthday reword of The Rainbow Connection with gratitude to Kermit) Why are there so many thoughts about heaven And what everyone’s doing today? Jim’s so happy, singing and playing Heaven’s so hard to convey This life is short; the next is forever I know it’s real – wait and see Someday…
Emily at 26
26 years old is an age that seems different than 25. I am not sure why. You have been married for 3 1/2 years and you are making your way in the world. I guess for me, when I turned 26, even though I had been an adult for 7 years, 25 feels young, but…
Happy 22 to a favorite dude
So my son likes rap and instead of a note or card, this year I did a rap. A Wrapped up Rap for Clay Here’s EXTRA just for you Tryna wish you a GOAT 22 It may not be tight yet fire true Still gonna drop it I’m makin’ it legit Clayton is my homeboy…
Valentine’s Day Thought
“What do you do for Valentine’s day?” This question comes up every year, as do the other holiday traditions that well meaning people ask every year. Traditions change for the empty nester, as they do when your life partner dies, but Valentine’s Day is a bit different. People don’t like to hear the words”Nothing” and…
Thanksgiving at my brother’s house
Thanksgiving at my Brother’s house: On the day of Thanksgiving my family was blessed: with a 25 pound turkey 2 many cooks 3 kinds of pie 4 blended households 5 bearded men 6 grandkids present 7 coffee drinkers 8 sparkling ciders 9 side dishes 10 college graduates 11 thousand blessings 12 music lovers I love…