Why lie?

Just don’t lie to me! Can I please vent for a moment?  I usually don’t, but there is a lesson to be learned here. We all make mistakes.  I know that.  I make them every day.  But when you bluntly lie to me, that hurts. Simple fact, “they” don’t make shorts like they...

Storms in life

We ventured out early afternoon from Cudjoe Key to eight miles offshore for a fishing trip. Yellow-tail snapper were caught, and a shark and dolphin (mahi-mahi) were seen. The aqua-colored water was so soothing as the boat rocked gently with each rise of the water. It...

In the name of Jesus, THANK YOU!

In the name of Jesus, I THANK YOU!  You, God and You, my friends of “Soaking Up The Sun”.   God told me to do so in Ephesians 5:20, “Always give thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” You have given the website its BME! It’s the...

You will love it!

If you are within driving distance to Plant City, I sure hope you will attend this simulcast.  If you are not local, check your local churches to see if they are streaming this in live.  You won’t regret it!

She's Home

Just an update: My mom just sent me a text via my brother, Kenneth. He wanted her to let me know that Mrs. Velma’s family just sang her into GLORY! He said it was a beautiful time. They all sat on the bed and sang. Tim, the kids, and I are on vacation 3,000...

Do you have attitude?

This letter is a present that Holly (quickly) created for me for Mother’s Day a couple of years ago.  I have it hanging up in my closet.  When I first read it I thought, “Serious? This is all she could come up with?” But, now I am so glad that I proudly have it...