Giving the Gift That Lasts – Living a Life for Others
A book is a gift that keeps “giving” long after the pretty wrappings and ribbons are gone. My family always can expect a book of some type under the Christmas tree each year…
Looking Back – Family History
I enjoy history and especially when it connects my family today with their past. One of the gifts I gave to my husband for Christmas is a canvas print of the barn his grandfather (Lundsford Herron) built. I took the photo in the early 1980s. It was 1973 when I saw the...
Thanksgiving – A Story of Trust and Faith (Theresa Barrett)
Sometimes we expect God to rescue us, to make our troubles stop and go away, [and] to make our lives what we want them to be. But the truth is we need God more than we need to be rescued. We need to draw closer to Him in our storm than to be taken out of the storm.
Summer Fun
Having fun around Spring Meadows this summer! It’s called the good life! Gardening, waterplay, baking, picking fresh berries and eating from the vines, and horseback riding!
Birthday Memories (Twelve Steakhouse with Kenny Stabler)
In 2006, we celebrated my mother’s birthday at Kenny Stabler’s newly opened restaurant located on University Boulevard in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The restaurant, simply called Twelve, is a high-end steakhouse. Not only was the food incredible, but the opportunity my mom had (plus all of us!) to talk with Kenny Stabler was fun and memorable. I love the look on my mom’s face! She was truly enjoying the moment!
Slowing Down…
This morning I hit the floor running after a peaceful night of sleep. I always have a list of things to do…
My Mother’s Roses – A Gift of Promise
It was my first Mother’s Day after my mom passed away. I was sad and longed to be sitting with her, sharing…
Moments in Time
I had a wonderful day yesterday with my youngest grand. We played, played some more, had snacks, lunch, played some more,and then it was nap time (for both!). As we cuddled facing one another, I saw her sleepy eyes yield to the unwanted nap time, so I closed my...