Author Archives: Annie

One night years ago, I went to the grandkids house to help wrap their Christmas gifts for their parents. They had gotten their mama a glass candy jar. After studying the jar, the boys decided the best way to wrap … Continue reading →

The other day, a friend confided in me that she was going through a very difficult time.  It was a trial that  I had, myself, undergone a few years ago.  Because I had ‘been there, done that,’ my heart went out … Continue reading →

In honor of my 50th birthday, my Aunt Mary express mailed me a dozen fresh hand picked rosies, lovingly selected from her personal rose garden in Washington State. She chose each bloom not only for its beauty, but its intense … Continue reading →

The Christmas that our grandson, Zac, was four years old, we took him to see the Christmas lights.  One of the churches was presenting a live Nativity.  As the car approached the enactment, I pointed out to Zac that the … Continue reading →

  Sin is the original “gift that keeps on giving.”    Often, when a person turns from God, they think that it’s no body’s business but theirs.  No harm, no foul. Whether you serve God or not, is a personal decision; nobody can … Continue reading →

 The other day, I fell down!  I hit that concrete like a bug on a windshield, SPLAT  It took me a minute to get my breath and stand back up; but I did pull myself together and get back on … Continue reading →

My husband and I were attending a church Christmas party. We were instructed to bring a white elephant gift; something still having worth, but laying around the house no longer used or enjoyed.    Rummaging around in my china cabinet to … Continue reading →

One night, as the kids were getting ready for bed, my grandson handed his mom a folded up piece of paper. In explanation, he told her that his teacher had sent “this” to her. He didn’t remember exactly when, but maybe … Continue reading →

As I entered the woods at the track where I walk, I heard a sound. The “sound” grew louder. My brain “clicked” the same time my eyes saw the big black cloud rising up out of the woods; BEES!  Zillions … Continue reading →

A friend gave me the happy news that one of her co-workers had started coming to my church.  She told me the woman’s name, described her and asked me to personally welcome her.  The next weekend, I baked a loaf … Continue reading →