You may have noticed that the number of blog posts has decreased considerably this year. Initially this drop was due to my being focused on Mavis’ health and well-being. Sadly a week ago (over a week ago), I had to let her go. Now I stare at a blank blog post and no words come …
Mavis
Yesterday I had to say good bye to my sweet fur baby Mavis. This has been a tough year for her with some miraculous rallies and recoveries. I have prayed fervently for a miracle, which was answered with several good days amidst some not so good days. I begged Mavis not to leave me and …
Strength in the storm
I recently was asked to write a devotional for my church. Being the queen of efficiency (or laziness), I’ve posted it here too. My topic was strength in trials. I had some water damage from a recent storm (and a clogged drainage pipe in my window well that is a much longer story than any …
FROG IT
By Merry Mary For the past few months I’ve been diligently crocheting a baby blanket. This was my first attempt at a larger crochet project, having ‘mastered’ baby booties, pacifier clips and scarves. I don’t know anyone pregnant or contemplating a baby, so there was zero deadline. The stitch, lemon peel, is simple – made up of alternating …