To Suffer Together
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Compassion, you need it when dealing with others. Little did I know just how much suffering with others it takes when showing compassion to them.
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A Year in the Making: One We Won't Forget
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A look back at 2022 through some of my journal entries of the year. I began gathering these thoughts on the last day of the year, especially for today. As today is an anniversary of a scary situation in our lives.
Read MoreFinding Purpose: Did I Miss Out?
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When I saw the look on her face, I knew I had been unkind. I knew the opportunity given was over and I would never have the chance to try again with her. I don’t know why we came into each other’s life; I’m sure there was a purpose.
Read MoreThe Empty Nest - A Little From My Journal
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It’s been four months. I knew the pain would end, but I didn’t think it would happen so quickly. When I think about how the situation began, I feel hurt and sadness, but thankfully it doesn't last. I mean, our goal was to send our son out into the world as a productive young adult. And that is what we did.
Read MoreEasy Peach Jelly Recipe
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Peach season will be on us before you know it. What should you plan to make with peaches? Peach Jelly, of course!
Read MoreWhen Does It Stop?!
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Everywhere we look there are things going on that need to stop. Some are things we can control, while others are under the control of another. Thanks to a social media platform, I’ve realized things, I’ve learned things, and I’ve shared things. Be warned, I can’t promise this will be the only time I ever write about the political state of our country.
Read MoreAre You Showing the Signs of Bad Parenting?
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There is nothing wrong with making mistakes while parenting. We’ve all done it. But when a parent doesn’t see the mistake they made and continues doing it, well then, that is bad parenting.
Read MoreCoconut Laundry Soap - A Laundry Soap Update
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It’s been ten years since I made my first batch of homemade laundry soap. Over the years, I tweaked my recipe according to the water we had. I’ve used different laundry soaps until I made my own coconut oil laundry soap.
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