Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Love”
The Christmas season is upon us, and this year feels entirely new—we are celebrating with a child in our home. One of the greatest blessings has experiencing her delight in Christmas traditions, especially our Advent calendars (the Lindor Christmas calendar is a favorite!). My mom gifted her a Lego nativity Advent, and she enjoys putting one Lego piece together everyday. …
A Life Rooted in Resilience and Heritage (About a 5-1/2 minute read) My grandma recently passed at 104 years old. Even leading to the final months of life, her mind remained sharp and her memory keen. I cherished every moment we shared and the vivid vignettes about her life. Though I miss her, I’m comforted knowing she’s in Heaven—free from …
Spring is my favorite time of the year. The weather is mild (usually in the 60-70′s), flowers and trees bloom, and the fauna have babies. Since I walk Sadie, our goldendoodle, (who turns one tomorrow!) along the pond, I witness new life almost daily. Currently, the lilies along the embankment have blossomed, adding a splash of sunshine to the pond. …
We all receive them in our Inbox or Snail mail. Some too-good-to-believe FREE offer. Luxury cruise. Resort getaway. Just click on the link to register. No! Don’t do it- it’s SPAM. This is what I assumed when I received an email in January from an organization called Wellspring. They offered an all-expenses-paid weekend in Oklahoma City at the Embassy Suites. …
Ever experienced a situation where you are helpless but have to trust God? Recently, my husband and I faced a decision where we had to surrender to God for the outcome. Our time fostering a precious boy is over. We couldn’t keep him anymore, but this outcome wasn’t what we expected. We planned on keeping him for the long term; …
Nature’s Embrace: A Family Retreat in Broken Bow As I immersed myself in the final edits of Love at The Mayo, I found myself at a crossroads: a five-day family getaway to Broken Bow loomed ahead. Should I sacrifice precious editing time to join Robert and Sadie, our goldendoodle puppy, on the annual Ward/Dausses family vacation? Ultimately, I chose to …
I set off to Oral Roberts University at eighteen, with an eager expectation of meeting my spouse. Yet, despite praying to find one, I graduated from ORU without a MRS. degree. But I didn’t give up hope. I’d just meet him at work. When that didn’t pan out in my twenties, I crawled into my thirties barely clinging to hope. …
The very essence of romance is uncertainty. -Oscar Wilde Last week we dived into recovering from a broken heart and my character’s, Celine Monroe, healing journey. You can …
What would you do if you saw your significant other holding hands with someone else at a restaurant? Someone who isn’t family? That’s the dilemma my protagonist, Celine Monroe, faces in my work-in-progress novel, Love At the Mayo. Although Celine and her boyfriend’s relationship is on life support, she still feels betrayed, confused, and hurt. Here’s an excerpt: …
Activation from video Write down someone you want to write a handwritten letter to. (Feel free to share in Comments below.) Write down a deadline for writing and mailing the letter. Get stationary. I used the floral stationary and the Jinhao Texture Fountain Pen. Check out my February Resources for other stationary and pens. Or you can find stationary and …
