The Button Box

The Button Box

I love button boxes!  They remind me of my mother and grandmother.  Both kept a reserve of spare buttons in a “button box.” The variety found in the stockpile was always intriguing.  Where did all those buttons come from?  How did the button box stay full when we were...
Hide and Seek

Hide and Seek

Psalm 17:8 Keep me as the apple of thy eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings. Isn’t it wonderful that some childhood games go on forever? Those that are carried on from generation to generation that are never outdated that remains timeless. How long has it been...
Looking Forward to 2017

Looking Forward to 2017

I have spent this day after Christmas putting away the life-size Nativity scene that I was inspired to place in our front yard. My husband and I started this new tradition last year, and this endeavor has given us great joy. We have found more fulfillment in...
Believing is Seeing

Believing is Seeing

One of the perks of being single at Christmas is that I can watch as many Hallmark movies as I want without having to explain myself to someone. Who cares if they are cheesy and most of the time I can predict the ending within the first 10 minutes of the movie. I love...
The Truth

The Truth

“Christmas!” To speak the word is somehow magical.  I can feel the corners of my mouth turn up into a smile at the thought. The cold wind of winter kisses our cheeks as the very air we breathe is filled with excitement and wonder.  I have always loved Christmas.  It...