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.

The Fall of 2023
The Fall of 2023

This past spring, my granddaughters ask me if I would take them to the beach over fall break. The conversation as to how this came about was quite amusing. Our oldest granddaughter, Annalise, sat down next to me at her sister’s volleyball game and ask if we could talk.

But This I Know For Sure

BUT THIS I KNOW FOR SURERecently, I was at lunch with a close friend who tragically lost her husband this past winter. As we sat nestled in the corner of the little restaurant, she said, “I want to ask you a question,” to which I replied, “Sure, what do you want to...

Waiting Expectantly

WAITING EXPECTANTLYIt was a beautiful room with a large window overlooking the green lawn and woods in the distance. The glass door that opened directly onto the patio provided additional light, making the room very bright. This was my second time to visit this room,...