Roses are red Violets are blue; This rosy red bush Is for me (Karen) and for you (Charles). White rose Climb so high Touch the heavens And to Mom and Dad say, “Hi!” Peaches and cream To me you seem . . . A tree of love From God … Continue reading →
I enjoyed a lovely visit recently with my good friend of many years, Glenda, and her daughter Sarah, my adopted granddaughter. What fun we had after not seeing each other for quite some time. We chatted over delicious meals, took a walk, saw a movie, and recalled our times … Continue reading →
Outside the Marmalade Cafe in Southern California I stopped to enjoy this ‘turtle family reunion.’ Members of the clan, large and small, young and old, gathered on the rock in the sun and simply basked in its warmth. When the temp outside rose to the mid-80s, every last one … Continue reading →
Last week while visiting my son in Southern California he and I took a little jaunt down memory lane in Calabasas, California where my first husband and I raised our three kids–at least part-way to adulthood before divorce hit hard. I thought it would be difficult to return to … Continue reading →
Last weekend our family said our final good-bye to my sister June at a beautiful Celebration of Life service, and Heaven surely welcomed a new angel. During the ceremony I thought about all the things June and I had shared over the years–long walks and talks, coloring and paper … Continue reading →
Here’s a real-life story that has taught me a valuable lesson. I’ve changed the names to protect the identities of the two women involved. But the heart of the story is what matters. I hope you like it. Liz and Susan had been friends for twenty years until a … Continue reading →
This week I looked through some old files–photos and writings that my husband Charles had accumulated and left for me to enjoy. I found the following piece and thought it was lovely so I’m sharing it with you here. (For those who are new to my blog, Charles passed … Continue reading →
Thirty-some years ago I gave my life to Jesus Christ, as I sat on a bench overlooking the Pacific Ocean near my home, in San Diego, California. I was a broken woman at age forty-two, divorced from my first husband, about to marry my second, separated from two of … Continue reading →
One of the highlights of life is finding God in our grandchildren. For example, during a summer visit to see my grandkids in Ohio, six-year-old Liam and I went for a bike ride. He’s more agile than I am so he was half a block ahead of me … Continue reading →
I looked out at the crowd sitting in front of me. Oh Lord, can I do this? Men and women smiled and nodded, eager for what I was about to say. The program planner had given me a stellar introduction, even mentioning that I was a graduate of CLASS … Continue reading →