A Farm Wife's Reflections

Happy Thanksgiving! This time of year, it seems people finally take time to give thanks to God for the things they've taken for granted all year. Or even worse, they gather with family and friends, and focus more on stuffing the turkey (and themselves,) than on the giving of thanks. I sometimes find myself guilty [...]

What is fall? According to the dictionary, fall or autumn is the season between summer and winter. But according to me, it's so much more than that! I wrote a list of things I love about fall but there are so many! I would have you here reading for days if I were to cover [...]

Just a little over 25 years ago, an important event happened in my life. I don't remember it, I was only 17 months old, but on August 20, 1992, I got a little brother. After welcoming four little girls into their home, my parents were thrilled to finally bring home a boy. I guess the [...]

I noticed recently, as I was looking up something online, an article by National Geographic, titled: "Is The World Ending This Week?" I didn't click on the article, so I don't know what new science they have, that makes them think God changed His mind about the "nobody's gonna know" part... But it did get [...]

Hosting the giveaway of "Anything but Simple" was fun! I heard from lots of you, and it would be fun if you all could win, but as you know, only one person was lucky enough to come away with their own copy of the book. Congratulations to Marjorie Groff! Happy Reading!

Recently my parents moved out of the farmhouse, and into their retirement home. During their move, some of my old school books were unearthed, and in looking through them, I discovered a poem that made me giggle. I thought I would share it with you all, and maybe it will at least bring a smile [...]

The blogging world has been a blessing to me in the months that I've been a part of it. One of the highlights has been making new friends, people who I've never met, and who I don't know except through their writing. It's so enjoyable to read the writings of these people, and as they [...]

Small chubby fists a-pounding our front door, Shoes, much too large, tiny pink purse in hand: "Go bye-bye, Mama!" someone's small voice begs, While stomping on impatient little legs, "Bump, clack, bump, clack" (shoes falling off again.) "Not now, my sweets, let's read a book instead. Mama has work to do at home today," You [...]

On Friday, Cory and I celebrated our 5th anniversary. I can't believe it's been that long since we were married! It has been a wonderful five years, unpredictable, crazy busy, sometimes scary, but wonderful... we are so blessed! We don't always do something special on our anniversary, other than maybe going out on a date, [...]

The past week was one I had been looking forward to all summer, and just like that, it's gone. I had the privilege of coming with my in-laws to Hatteras Island for the week and I've had the time of my life. Lots of free time, aka writing time, so this post will be a [...]