My family had been through several tough seasons in our lives in the couple of years before Roy and I got married. My maternal grandmother, Mamaw Holley, had a stroke, and although she got some use back she needed help for a lot of things. Our home burned to the ground destroying everything in it. … Continue reading His Name is Roy – part 2- Our Wedding
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FRESH PRODUCE IS SUCH A TREAT
I love everything about a produce garden. When I was young, Mama’s, and Daddy’s families planted and raised produce gardens. They planted some of the same things, and a few things were different according to family favorites. We kids helped with almost every step of the process. Our papaws did all the plowing. From when … Continue reading FRESH PRODUCE IS SUCH A TREAT
Family Treasure
I was blessed to be able to do one of my favorite things today. I got up and went to my Mama's and Daddy’s house to help with the family garden. This is one of those things that make me happy on a lot of levels. It’s nice to know there are things I can … Continue reading Family Treasure
Blog Hop Tour
I apologize! I told you that I would post next more about coping with some of the challenges I face to get things done that need to be done. I have that post almost completed; editing remains. I took part in a Blog Hop with some writer friends, and mine was due yesterday! I’m sorry … Continue reading Blog Hop Tour
(Spring) Winter Cleaning
Something “strange” happens to me at this time of the year. I don’t know if it’s because I have organized and put away the Christmas decorations, and redecorated the front door and the mantle at least. I get this urge to do Spring cleaning, and it’s still January. This happened last year, and I decided … Continue reading (Spring) Winter Cleaning
What Sacrifice Some Are Willing To Make
My daughter and began our last Christmas shopping trip by stopping at Subway for lunch. As we were waiting for our sandwiches to be prepared I got into a conversation with the lady who was fixing our lunch. The conversation was sharing our general plans for Christmas celebrations with family. She told me that her … Continue reading What Sacrifice Some Are Willing To Make
Some Things That Helped Me Cope With Loss
I had planned to share another Christmas blog, but I feel that I need to share a message about something just as appropriate at this time. I read a message on my Facebook feed from someone I don’t know. She is the mother of one of the little 1st grade boys who went to Heaven … Continue reading Some Things That Helped Me Cope With Loss
The Deep Breath of Satisfaction
I finally got some of my Christmas decorating done. This is a process for me. I take my time and think it through, and maybe even change it around. I may add to, or take away from what I have put out. Bringing in nature items from outside is one way I love to decorate. … Continue reading The Deep Breath of Satisfaction
Cindy Chandler Pye 