Who doesn’t like a cup of coffee? I know, not everyone does, like my sister. She’s a tea drinker. Actually I do enjoy tea, but I love my coffee. Thank goodness when we visit my family in North Carolina, I have a kindred java-spirit in my brother-in-law! Sometimes I think I should give it […]
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Go Away Monsters God is Bigger than You
Saturday I was privileged to watch my husband do what he does best, sing and play music as he ministered to Alzheimer patients at a local assisted living facility. Actually, as I watched him, my husband ministered to me too. Curtis Willey – music therapy 2016 After he warmed them up with Accentuate the Positive, he […]
We Still Dance
Celebrating 25 years of marriage August 24, 2021 and we’re still dancing & hiking! excerpt from my chapter: THE FRAGILE DANCE Who are we kidding? When boy meets girl, boy wants sex and girl wants to feel loved. But when the infatuation wears off, we both want the same thing. To be noticed, respected, […]
Mother’s Day Bloom: Fragrance of Redemption
For those who have read my blogs which reveal a once strained mother-daughter relationship I share this so you can see the positive results of why I write the negative. May this encourage those who understand. L to R: Cyndi Jo, Gram-maternal, Mike, Tammy Sue L to R: Mom & Dad Cyndi Jo, Mike, Tammy Sue […]
Infertility: The Empty Mother’s Day Womb
This goes out to all the motherless wombs who grieve Mother’s Day because it hurts. Like many celebrations that our society recognizes, Mother’s Day is one of those holiday’s that has grown to astronomic proportions of flowers, cards and candy. God forbid we forget to thank our mother on the designated calendar date. I mean, there’s only 364 other days […]
INFERTILITY: No Stress Here
Post #2 of my infertility series. I know this topic is emotional for some people, but I felt the need to share snippets of my journey for those going through it or grieving the loss. Whatever our situation, isn’t it always nice to know we’re not alone. Although my stories are a reflection of my personal […]
Infertility: The Hope of Spring
Post #1 of my infertility series: The April walk around the reservoir was a perfect place to share the news with my family. A phone call would’ve been quicker, but there are some things that need to be said face to face. Or should I say, more fun if shared in person. After a few laps […]
Notarnicola New Year’s Eve Tradition
(all food & photos by and from BarefootWilley’s kitchen) “Food should be nutritious and sustain you. Bring joy and flavors into your life. Dazzle your palate…” (TSW) During middle-school my family moved down the road from the Notarnicola’s, a family of eight with six kids. Becoming fast friends with their daughter, well, once she and […]
The Dis-ease of Christmas
“The stockings were hung by the chimney with care in hopes that __________” my reputation won’t be ruined by this unplanned pregnancy that my husband won’t divorce me that my family won’t disown me that my girlfriends’ will still want to have coffee with me that the boys’ won’t throw stones at me. Like I don’t […]
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The Truth in Judy’s Eyes
Her brown eyes looked absorbed in fear but it was really hard for me to know because I wasn’t the one wearing the drab hospital gown. The sterile antiseptic smells confused the reality of our family’s new normal. I’m not sure what I was seeing in her eyes. Maybe what I was seeing was her […]