It’s a Celebration!

April 26, 2026

This week Terry and I are celebrating a couple of very special anniversaries, each with their own significance.

Two years ago, we declared our love and commitment to each other in a Promise Ceremony held at the nursing home where my parents resided at the time. It was a small intimate gathering of only a handful of people, and it allowed us to include my parents as we knew they would most likely not physically be able to attend our wedding. My dad passed away just five months later.

And one year ago today, we were married in our church with our closest friends and family surrounding us.

As I look back on these two events and how our relationship has flourished, I can’t help but give God the glory. His immense love for both of us, His impeccable timing in bringing us together, and the amazing way He continues to bless us is all so amazing!

1 Corinthians 13:4-7, “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs.”

Psalm 126:3, “The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.”

Thank you, God, for bringing Terry into my life. Amen.

 April 15, 2026

Terry sent this to me two years ago today.

Thank you God, for bringing us together.

Thank you Terry, for continuing to love me!

 

Life Ain’t Easy

April 15, 2026

Although we had planned on being with Mom this week, we’re home instead. Life is full of unexpected twists and turns. It’s hard but we just have to accept that we are not in control.

It is my nature to rant and rave when things don’t go as I planned. Especially when I feel like I’m in the wrong place, not doing what I should be doing. . . spending this time with Mom.

But I know she loves me, even if right now she doesn’t always know who I am. And I know she would want me to take care of myself right now. And as soon as I feel better, we will see her again.

My message for you today is to never pass up a chance to say, “I love you”, to hug your loved ones, to be thankful for all the blessings God has provided.

James 4:14, “Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.”

Psalms 90:12, “Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.”

One more thing, always take the time to enjoy the flowers!

 

My Mother’s Legacy

April 10, 2026

I apologize for not writing anything new this past week. For those of you who aren’t aware, my family has been told that my mom has only a week or two left on this earth. We have been spending time with her.  She has lived a long life and is ready for heaven.

It has been difficult for me to see her decline physically and mentally. She has always been such a strong person, in body and in spirit. An amazing role model, my personal cheerleader. My best friend.

I don’t believe I could have gotten through some of the most difficult times in my life without her support in the form of prayers, letters, phone calls, and hugs. I still carry with me a card she sent me the week the divorce from my first husband was final 12 years ago. The Bible verse printed on the card is her favorite,

Psalm 118:24, “This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.”

Inside the card she recalled one of the most difficult times in her own life. A surgery that had gone wrong and we weren’t sure she was going to make it through. I stayed at the hospital with her for several days, advocating for her, supporting her as best I could. She remembered one of those nights when I showed her the moon shining in her window. I told her it was a sign that God was watching us and that He would take care of us.

She repeated that message to me, in that card. That I would be ok, better than ok, because He would take care of me.

As mom’s death draws near, I am so very thankful for the Christian upbringing both my parents gave me. . . the best legacy a parent can give.

2 Timothy 3:14-15, “But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have become convinced of, because you know those from whom you learned it, and how from infancy you have known the Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus.”

Floral Delights

April 3, 2026

I absolutely love flowers!! It’s just another thing I got from my momma. She always said to bring her flowers while she was alive cause she wouldn’t be able to enjoy them at her funeral. I tend to agree. Terry, are you reading this?

Last fall a couple of friends of ours gifted us some bulbs which I planted as best I could. Unfortunately, the soil around the cabin is rocky and clay-like and there is only partial sun. But they are starting to come up in a few places.

So, I was delighted to see these beautiful wildflowers pop up this week around our cabin.

Luke 12:27, “Consider how the wildflowers grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these.”

Ecclesiastes 3:11, “He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the human heart; yet no one can fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”

Thinking of you, Mom.

Space Saving Upgrades

March 31, 2026

Here’s a sneak peek at a couple of the smaller upgrades we’ve made recently.

First, we now have TWO ORGANIZED drawers instead of one messy one---Thank you, Handy Terry!

And we decided to splurge and purchase nesting pots with a skillet to save space. These are a “name brand” set with a non-stick coating we hope will last awhile.

Let us know in the comments if you would prefer a VIDEO tour of the larger tweaks we’ve made or just PHOTOS. I told Terry you guys would most likely prefer him to star in another magical video but let me know if I’m wrong!

 

 Same Wavelength?

March 31, 2026

Things are really hopping around here as we prepare to hit the road again!

As we announced earlier this month, we decided to add a fridge to our van build which meant Terry had to reconfigure our kitchen cabinet setup. And with moving the big red Yeti cooler out of the main living area, we were left without a step to get into the bed area. I’m not quite the Ninja that Terry is. (See the doggy door video of ours if you don’t understand that reference!)

So, we have been trying to figure out some sort of step that could be multi-functional as a seat and storage as well. What a challenge that has been!

Coming up with some great ideas has not been the problem. . . it seems explaining our ideas to each other has once again proven to be difficult for us. Our brains just don’t seem to operate on the same wavelength!

Thank goodness Terry has such an easy-going nature as I am not the most patient person when trying to explain my ideas to him repeatedly. And I’m so grateful that he acknowledges that the plan, whichever one we choose, has to work for both of us.

And I’m even more grateful that God understands me, no matter how messed up I get.

Psalms 139:1, “O Lord, you have searched me and you know me.”

Psalms 147:5, “Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit.”

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