Ain’t Nobody Gonna Steal My Joy!

Ain’t Nobody Gonna Steal My Joy!

The past couple of days I’ve been slowly taking down our Christmas decor. I say slowly because as Christmas comes down and the room looks bare, my mind starts planning and I begin rearranging furniture to new locations.  Oh!!! That makes me think of this…stay with...
Do you live life hopeful or hopeless?

Do you live life hopeful or hopeless?

The past two months have been extremely windy here in Anna Maria.  The swells that were created by the atmospheric conditions have been great for surfing and the wind has been refreshing for beachgoers, but not for the fishing enthusiast.   Recently, there were...
Happy Quarter of a Century to our eldest!

Happy Quarter of a Century to our eldest!

Twenty five years ago. Where were you 25 years ago?  Some may say “I wasn’t even born”, others may say “1996…I was dancing under the stars to Celine Dion’s number one hit ‘Because you loved me’”…well, maybe not that lovey dovey, but then again…. I can tell...
Prayers. Scripture. Strength.

Prayers. Scripture. Strength.

This morning, as we are traveling to Moffitt Cancer Center, to discuss my father-in-love’s health, I find that diving into God‘s word and praying is not only comforting, yet fills me with peace, love, strength, hope, and trust in my Heavenly Daddy. Here is the prayer...
Feeling Empty?  Well, you’re not!

Feeling Empty? Well, you’re not!

I had been away for a few days and wanted to walk out to the pond to see how the fish were thriving. When I stopped on the edge of the bank, the small brim scurried over to where I was hovering over and frantically swam back and forth. They knew momma Shuff was going...