Have you ever wondered why God gave you so many emotions? I sure do. I often find myself on a roller coaster ride of emotions and I’m amazed at how quickly I can shift from one extreme to the other. Today is one of those emotional days.As I type, I’m sitting in an airplane at 38,000 feet in the air. Renee and I are traveling to California for a women’s event which has been in the works for almost a year. ...
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My Interstate Angel
I remember it as if it was yesterday…I was 9 months pregnant with our youngest son and on my way home from an appointment which was in downtown Tampa. I was traveling on Interstate 75 at a high speed and following a open bed dump truck. Something from the back of the truck flew out and was headed right for my car. I didn't have time to react. All I could do was brace for the impact and pray that this ...
Tennis Tizzy
I absolutely LOVE tennis! I've only been playing for a year and a half but I'm completely hooked. It's the perfect sport which delicately balances great cardio, social connections, suntanning opportunities and fashion sense (those tennis outfits are so cute). In January, I did the unthinkable. I signed up for a U.S.T.A. League. This meant I would actually play competition style tennis against women I ...
Dirty Laundry
If I could change any room in my house it would be the laundry room. It's not that I think the space is too small or lacking anything. I just don't like the location of it. When the previous owners designed the house we now live in they placed the laundry room right between the kitchen and our side garage. Although we have a beautiful front porch, everyone seems to enter our home through the side garage ...
The Bachelor Boo Hoo
Did any of you watch The Bachelor Finale this week?First, let me say that I haven't watched this show in years.... HONESTLY! I confess that I did watch the very first season but quickly became bored with it. I'd rather read a good book instead of watching t.v. any day.The other night was different. I had had an extremely busy afternoon and used up all my brain power. I was looking for some mindless ...
A Change in Plans
Yesterday our first born turned 14 years old. I just can't believe it. The years have flown by and it seems like only yesterday I was carrying him around in one of those Baby Bjorn pouches. I look at him now and think to myself "precious time is running out". I'm well aware of the fact that he has four more years of school and then he's off to college. We have a great relationship and I know we will ...
Physcial or Spiritual
Well, yesterday I had my long awaited physical with my doctor. I don't look forward to physicals but think they are a vital component of staying healthy, especially as I get older. OUCH! Besides, Renee Swope insisted!!!About two weeks ago, Renee and I were at a women's event in Sumter, S.C. and I woke up in the middle of the night with a racing heartbeat. It was REALLY weird and I thought to myself "I think ...
Encourage One Another
My sister recently gave me a book of inspirational quotes that I keep on my nightstand. I'd love to tell you that I read a quote each morning to inspire and prepare my heart for that day but quite frankly, I'd be lying. The truth is that days go by and I forget to read my inspiration quotes. In fact, just last week, the only time I picked up this special book from my sister was to dust around it. This ...