Author Unknown (This one just reminds me of what is REALLY important this week....) If I decorate my house perfectly with plaid bows, strands of twinkling lights and shiny balls, but do not show love to my family, I'm just another decorator. If I slave away in the kitchen, baking dozens of … [Read more...] about I Corinthians 13: The Christmas Version…
From My Heart
Note to You…SALE…Holiday Recipes
Hello Sweet Friends! Are you enjoying a sweet week? I am! I have been working hard to get ready for our Thanksgiving. I made a goal last month that I wanted to work bit-by-bit so I did not have a big, exhausting frenzy the last few days. Well, I am glad to announce that SO FAR, SO GOOD! … [Read more...] about Note to You…SALE…Holiday Recipes
Unplug!
We just got back from a fabulous trip to Italy. Ok, soak this in...VENICE! Oh! YEAH! On this trip, I was able to check off three, yes three, of my biggies on "My Bucket List." It was a spectacular trip! And, it was more than just the trip or the place, God was speaking to my heart the whole way. … [Read more...] about Unplug!
Lessons from My Castle Hunt…
We did it! We got to see a castle! A real, authentic castle! Actually TWO! And, cool thing, they are said to be the castles that the real Romeo and Juliet lived in. How cool is that? When we planned our trip to Italy, I did not even think about the possibility of checking off THREE of my … [Read more...] about Lessons from My Castle Hunt…
Hairspray, Pasta, and Grocery Shopping Italy Style!
Ok! It is official! I LOVE ITALY! When I get bigger.... (Have you read Mercer Mayer???) Yes! When I get bigger, I shall have a THIRD HOUSE in Italy! Yep! And in Schio if they can tolerate me and my "I AM SO SORRY I CAN'T UNDERSTAND...." and my "IT'S BEAUTIFUL(s)!" We have been having a … [Read more...] about Hairspray, Pasta, and Grocery Shopping Italy Style!
Love Breaks the Communication Barrier!
It is ME again! Oh! I am having a blast here in Italy. I think that the locals are really amused by me. Now, we ARE having some language barriers. It is a good thing that laughter, smiles, hugs, and love cross all languages. And, where I fail with language, even good old fashioned SOUTHERN, I am … [Read more...] about Love Breaks the Communication Barrier!
Italy! We are HERE!
Good Morning from Italy! Well, for you guys it looks like it is mid-afternoon! :) Harold and I had a delightful trip getting here for the World Field Target Match. He is here representing America. (Go Harold--SMOKE EM!) It is simply stunning here! It is beautiful in a simple, "old world" kind … [Read more...] about Italy! We are HERE!
Whither Thou Goest, I will Go….
Dear Elisabeth, Good morning! Today, as I wake up, you and Howard are on your way to South Dakota to MAKE your own home together. This is that day that I have awaited since you were a little three-year-old asking your daddy if he would help you find a husband one day. :D I can't say that I … [Read more...] about Whither Thou Goest, I will Go….