Hurricanes. Today my thoughts are with all of my family and friends in Florida. Hurricane Matthew is barreling their way. As of right now, it is a Category 4 storm with 140 mph winds. It is expected to strengthen some before it reaches Florida. When I look at forecasted lines I see [...]
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Time Travel Tuesday – Blowin’ in the wind
Blowing' in the Wind. Part of having a family history includes moments when those you spent time with are no longer here. Dates, places, sights, and smells.... all of these and so much more can trigger a memory that transports you back in time. Today, October 4th, would have been my Grandma Reva's 87th [...]
Time Travel Tuesday
My DNA Testing Experience. Some of you have asked more about the historical quest I'm taking with my DNA testing and genealogy research. If your wondering what in the world I'm talking about, you can check out this post, where I got back my DNA results. Ancestry.com I took my DNA test through Ancestry.com (disclosure: this [...]
For My Mom
For my mom. Thoughts from my mother on her birthday! She smiled the day we met. Little hand placed in hers. Passing of time marked in years. She has laughed with me at the silliest things. She has wiped away my tears of heartache. And she has shared in my times of joy and in [...]
Reflections On The Day Before My Birthday
The Day Before My Birthday If the title didn't give it away, tomorrow is my birthday. Birthdays always seem a time to ponder and reflect about how far I've come and where I'm heading. What do I want to accomplish? Am I being true to who I'm called to be? September 11th is a [...]
Thursday Doors – Keys to the Past
Keys to the Past. It's been a crazy week. Big surprise in the life of a mom. I'm still trying to catch up to daily life. That's why this week my Thursday Door is on a Friday (to be fair Norm 2.0's challenge is open until Saturday at noon. You can pop over and click [...]
The Second Blessing
The Second Blessing. Making the decision to have a child-it is momentous. It is to decide forever to have your heart go walking around outside your body. - Elizabeth Stone This morning I saw this quote posted on a friends' Facebook page. I felt its truth in a hundred different ways. Today it struck me [...]
I Got Sunshine
I Got Sunshine! https://youtu.be/paVPQ0VObTI A beautiful beach sunrise from Carolina Beach, North Carolina. I'm on vacation with my family this week and have spotty wi-fi. I've been trying to share my travels on Instagram. Looking forward to catching up with all you next week! Let your light shine! Amy
This is Home
Bloom where you are planted. This is the thought that has been weaving its way in and out of my mind for the past week. Summertime makes me restless. People are in and out town. I am in and out of town. Routines are thrown out the window. It makes me miss home. And then [...]
Treasures in a thrift store
Today I found an old typewriter at a thrift store. Let me back up. My DAUGHTER found an old typewriter at a thrift store today. I have been wanting to find a manual typewriter for some time. Not specifically hunting one down, but prepared to pick one up if I stumble upon one. Today, we [...]