Adrift

Adrift Over the years, my late husband, Mark, and I would get away for a few days to the lake in Oklahoma where his parents had a small cabin. It was not only small, but it was simple. His mom was simplistic in her decorating, often bringing older decor from home. As...

The Drive That Changed My Perspective

Amongst the Flowers A year ago this coming September, I moved into a new home. To be honest, I was very content in my home and I was not wanting to move. But, in order to be closer to my family and church, a move was necessary. I listed my home on August 15th and...

Amongst the Flowers

Read some thoughts from Dianne on Valentine’s Day from lessons learned in her marriage.

Valentine’s Day Reflection

Read some thoughts from Dianne on Valentine’s Day from lessons learned in her marriage.

Neither Helpless nor Hopeless
Neither Helpless nor Hopeless

While talking to a Christian gentleman who frequents my gym, I told him about a conversation I had with my granddaughter. She was fearful after listening to adults who were talking about nothing but the Coronavirus. It was not her parents. She just needed to be...

What Is Gratitude, Really?
What Is Gratitude, Really?

I don't want to raise selfish humans. Period. I also don't want to be a selfish human. But sometimes, in little moments of the day, I see a sense of ingratitude in my kids, or in myself, and it infuriates me. Then I wonder, where have we gone so wrong that these...

Easter From Heaven
Easter From Heaven

I joined the choir at church. I know right? Do scary things. No robes. Way chill and the best part? No audition necessary. Sold. I'm not a musician, and I'm no soloist, but music speaks to my soul like nothing else does. Well, maybe the mountains. The two together are...