While growing up in Italy; Miss Chennault, my fifth grade teacher at Brindisi Elementary on San Vito Air Force Base, was my favorite. Years later, I've often reflected back and wondered if she knew of my struggles at home. She seemed to favor the skinny, neglected, stringy-haired girl who sometimes wore scarves to try and … Continue reading Witches and Mean Kids and Treats… My God!
Bye bye popsicles; hello pumpkin lattes! It's been the hottest, most humid summer ever! Today, though cloudy, was such a relief because it was soooo cool outside! Let's celebrate the new season with a September Autumnal Equinox Giveaway! If you win, you may want to keep your prize, or give it to a friend. It … Continue reading The Silver Lining September Autumnal Equinox Giveaway!
It's FALL! Many are shouting about their favorite season: "hoodie weather!" "roasted marshmallows!" and "pumpkin lattes!" While I love all those things too, I often want to pull the covers over my head, and hibernate until it's springtime again. But God is healing me, and He can heal you too! So...we are going to CELEBRATE FALL! … Continue reading The Silver Lining Fall Giveaway!
While many are rejoicing, shouting, “Sweater weather! Changing leaves! Back to school!” I fall on my face in fall. I’m already missing the warm, sunny walks, where the temperature only requires me to throw on a t-shirt and jeans. My eyes already thirst for the refreshing color of green, which normally dominates the giant trees … Continue reading Are Ya’ll Fallin’ Apart in Fall?
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