This is one of the first pictures that I have on my laptop from back in 2011 and a trip we took with family to Ohio. I so enjoy pictures and have been so thankful to have recovered over 15,000 pictures from the laptop that I baptized, unintentionally, with a glass of water...Usually, I say: look up; but today, I am comforted that HE is looking down on me, on my family, on my country, on Houston, on injustice, on pain and sorrow, on every path that winds away from HIM. HE is there.Hallelujah! ... Read More about For the Love of Lamp Lights – Perspective
A Land Behind Us; A People Ever Before Us
This last week I was looking at pictures of our trip to Uganda from back in 2015 and came across this picture with the village of Jinja, Uganda and lake Victoria in the background and had the thought:A land behind us; but a people ever before us.The impact of the trip and the people we met continues today. Just last night I got a text saying one of the pastors we met, and that The Salesman had a heart for his orphanage, is coming to the US next month, and our friends wanted to know if we wanted ... Read More about A Land Behind Us; A People Ever Before Us
Trim Healthy Mama – Raspberry Frosted Special Agent Cake
Good morning!I hope you had a relaxing weekend! My weekend was so enjoyable. I tried out for a play, again!!! Went to Knoxville for errands and shopping, had dinner with friends, church, gym, helped The Salesman organize his office and took some time to rest and connect with family.To start the week off, I am going to review the Trim Healthy Mama Raspberry Frosted Special Agent Cake.Who does not like chocolate cake?!? This cake is made without flour and sugar; but it does have a special ... Read More about Trim Healthy Mama – Raspberry Frosted Special Agent Cake
For the Love of Lamp Lights Dining Room Edition
Happy Friday friends! The process of getting a new light in the dining room has been an experience in trying my patience. Numerous setback with the light itself, to painting and re-painting the ceiling, to having the light installed and then having to have the electrician come back for a total of three times for this one light; but, I am happy to report:The chandelier is up and working and complete in the dining room!!! I took many pictures tonight...The mirror still needs to be hung ... Read More about For the Love of Lamp Lights Dining Room Edition
A Treasure
Victoria is home today for a visit and I am so excited to spend time with her! I searched my drafts and found this treasure to share. May the word "Treasure" minister to you as it ministered to me when this was written in January 2015. I was thinking of and praying for a particular friend when I wrote this piece. The enemy is up to nothing new. And the Word brings life. Hallelujah!"G - a - r - b - a - g - e"The word is carefully strung on the ... Read More about A Treasure