Mother’s Day 2021

This Mother’s Day was bittersweet for me. I lost my mother-in-law, Helen, last year on the morning of Mother’s Day. I had spoken to her that morning and then she passed with the phone still in her hand. Needless to say, we are working through her loss and miss her...

First Milestone

This is my granddaughter, Sophia. She has just completed her first season of soccer shots – a first milestone in being a team member and learning about how to work with others to accomplish a goal. I am so proud of her because I could tell by tonight – her last...

The Dobbin House

The girls and I enjoyed having lunch at The Dobbin House in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. We ate in the dungeon (basement restaurant) and at first the girls were afraid of the dark atmosphere but when they saw the candlelight on the table, their attitudes changed. I think...

Who Needs the Grocery Store?

When you can grow your own lettuce… My daughter, Amy, decided to see if she could have a green thumb and grow some vegetables. As you can see, the lettuce is taking off. The carrots have died but the peppers, tomatoes, broccoli and potatoes are growing. Olivia...

Things That Inspire Me

My husband – he always encourages me to not to sweat the small stuffMy daughters – they work hard for their dreams and I see myself in each of them.My son – knows what his ultimate goal is and is working towards it. Perseverance is contagious.Laughter on my family’s...