It Is Finished!

I enjoy sewing and quilting.  After putting hours and hours into a sewing project, I sigh with relief when I can say, “it’s finished!”  Recently, while staying in place at home, my husband and I worked for a couple of days on a puzzle.  When we finally completed it, I took a picture to send […]

The Chair

The first month of the treatment cycle is almost over.  Dad had chemo for 5 days straight.  Monday and Tuesday were not too bad, but by Wednesday, each day was progressively worse.  By Friday, the nausea, weakness and other side effects were in full force.  The weekend and following week were not pleasant.  He felt […]

Living Obituary

I recently went to a service to honor the passing of the father of my friend Dawn.  I never had the opportunity to meet the man I heard so much about during the service.  But when the service was over, I left feeling humbled to have gotten a glimpse into his life.  If ever a […]

Cut and Shove

If you stopped by because you read my devotion today over at Encouragement Cafe, WELCOME!   So glad you are here!​​ I work for the Department of Transportation.  In the days before Hurricane Florence approached, the decision was made to let some contracts to hire people to clear away the expected downed trees blocking the roadways as […]

Sacrifice

Sometimes it’s some of the simplest of statements that are made in a message that catch my attention. My daughter and I recently attended a gospel music concert in Asheville at Brookstone Church.  At one point during the concert, the pastor of the church spoke.  As part of the presentation of the gospel, Pastor Jim […]

What If

I’d like to live in a what-if world.  A place where all the what-ifs in my heart were a reality.  Like: What if everyone was just considerate of others? I work for the NC Department of Transportation.  I love my job, but it’s not always easy or appreciated.  One day my boss and I were […]

The Wrong Side of The Rope

My husband and I, along with three other couples from church participated in a Toy Run.  We rode motorcycles to Asheboro where the Toy Run was originating.  Everyone was asked to bring a toy or make a monetary donation to the Baptist Children’s Homes.  Once we got to Asheboro, we found ourselves in a group […]

R. I. P.

I have to say that I don’t really like the scary displays that are seen around Halloween.  The ghosts and zombies, headless bodies and tomb stones.   As I drove past one yard I saw a tombstone with “R.I.P.” written in big black letters.  That is seen a lot around Halloween but it is also used at […]

Saying It Right

Do you have specific memories that have stayed with you of a specific person so that when you hear that person’s name, that one memory comes to mind? I have a neighbor who recently passed away.  Her name was Mrs. Mary Jane Chestnut.  She was an elementary school teacher and I had her for math.  […]