Throughout my childhood I was parented by my mother Karen, my mother Nadine, my foster mom Janty, my Aunt Jan, and my grandmother’s. Even today a bevy of other beautiful women continue to lovingly influence me. Many of them are friends through blogging. I am thankful for every single soul. They have helped nurture and inspire a continual garden of beautiful blessings.  My Universe Will Never Be The Same Their love and guidance has led me to now parent and nurture in a wide variety ... View the Post

My grandmother, Eleanor Becker aka “Grandma Jingles” was born on April 19, 1922. She was the last of four children and a welcome surprise. Her farming family didn’t own a car and she tells me stories about going to church on Christmas Eve in a horse-drawn sleigh.   While her three elder siblings ended their education at the eight grade level my grandmother wanted more. At 14 she left the family farm to move into town to work as a maid. During the day she was able to go to high school ... View the Post

A Rose Amongst The Thorns. Last Sunday, I wrote a post on forgiveness. It included a sad story involving my Sweet Boy. Sometimes, when one is going through hard times, it is difficult to see the rainbow amongst the dark clouds. It may take several years before we can comprehend the value of lessons learned from difficult experiences and the blessings that may come from walking a rocky path.   Although things have gotten a bit better at school, there was/is still one area that the ... View the Post

Do You Have Any Colored Eggs? I LOVE to color eggs. ALL of my kids like to help. (smile) Do You Have Any Colored Eggs? We like ombre dyed eggs. Tie-Dyed Eggs And of course, eating eggs. The Fashionista always makes the “angelic” eggs. They’re delicious. I adore these colored eggs by Food Jimoto. But most of all I love the time spent with my kids. Even the fur kid who INSISTS on being lifted onto the counter. Are you coloring eggs? Laura ... View the Post

These photos were taken by our friends and favorite photographers, Lee and Cindy Reeves back in December. The Beatles were right, love is all you need. The Beatles Were Right They were meant to be included in our Christmas cards sent to friends and family all over the globe. A few days after this photo session occurred our lives were forever changed. When we looked at the images weeks later it was as if we no longer recognized the people in these pictures. The pain continued to ... View the Post