“Happiness is not the point of life. It is the byproduct of a life well lived.”
Life lessons…they just go on and on. They are never ending. The trick is actually learning something so that you don’t have to repeat every lesson. Truth be told, I can’t count the number of …
Our son-in-law Our daughter, my mother and me My mother-in-law When you don’t know where to begin I’ve heard it said that you should “just start.” That is what I am doing. Without any planned effort I …
I stepped outside and took a deep breath of the brisk air. Fall is here, and it’s a beautiful time to be in the Heartland. The combines are busy in the field … not as …
It’s another hot, sun-filled June day. I remember many just like today while growing up on a farm in Iowa. After getting my chores done I spent alot of time outdoors in our yard and …
As I begin to write today it’s a beautiful crisp day. The sun is shining through the windows with the pure blue sky gleaming through the tree branches out my second story windows. That sunshine …
Recently I was asked to share a bit about being a Mom at a baby shower. The shower gave me a reason to stop and think what I wish I had known and would want …
Have you ever physically been in one part of your life, but you’re living in another? Give or take an instance or two over the years, I’ve always been pretty good at enjoying and soaking up whatever …
I’m Jody. I’m crazy about my man, #1 fan of my kids and completely smitten with our grandkids. I love God, music, theatre, game playing, being outdoors, reading and trying new foods.
