...because I am pausing to watch the almond tree transform. ...because even evergreens have their own set of blooms. ...because although invasive, these trees offer shade in the heat. ...because my parent's garden is always something to stop and view from…

I have wanted to hear Ruth speak and when I saw that she was going to be near my mom's house, I really wanted to make it happen.  It was truly perfect timing with it being close to Mother's Day, so I gathered all the daughters I could, and my mom, and…

The summer is sneaking in around the corner and then there comes that heat - ugh!  I'm soaking up all the cool temperatures that I can get right now.  The heat and I do not get along.  I'm pleading with May to lurk in the delight of Spring.  With that…

...because He is Light in our dark world - Grace! ...because egg hunting on a Saturday was a moment family gathered together with our neighbors. ...because we had a mother - daughter moment at my favorite restaurant. ...because watching what I eat is healthy.…