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Until the grands ascend to help Grammy decorate the Charlie Brown Tree!

Today's the day! Expecting nineteen family and extended family to come over to decorate the Charlie Brown Tree! Can't wait! Big hugs, D

By now, I hope most of you are aware of my ebook, Make Lemonade               (exclusively on Amazon/Kindle) and my children's book, There's an Owl in the Closet, a sliver of which is read/sung in a scene in Make Lemonade. Make Lemonade is about a successful record...

HAPPY 3RD ANNIVERSARY TO MY JIM! What a ride! He loves the Lord, is handsome, thoughtful, generous, kind and funny! I love being his wife and doing life together, some parts more than others;-) (inside joke for those who know about the craziness in our last year) But,...

Today, Jim had minor surgery on his lip requiring three stitches. The Dr. said to keep it moist with vasoline and to eat soft foods this evening. When I stopped to pick up the vasoline, Jim said in a very soft, pitiful voice (as his eye brows met in the middle of his...

When we arrived in Ft Wayne, Azaan hugged me and then immediately asked,"Grammy will you cook some Grammy food for us"? I was thrilled at the request and told him of course I would! A couple days later I went to his school and read, There's an Owl in the Closet and he...

Is any one else out there happy about this?;-) I can hardly wait until November 6th!!! Happy Grammy!

Today, my wonderful husband is celebrating his 67th birthday! And so, here is my tribute! Jim is such a gift to my life! The sexiest thing about him is his love for the Lord! I treasure doing life with him and getting to serve the Lord as a team. Being loved by him...

Beautiful evening at the Fabulous Fox for the premier of 90 Minutes in Heaven. Jim and I were the most famous unknowns there! Governor Deal, Monica Kaufman Pearson, Michael W. Smith, Kate Bosworth, Hyden Christiansen,(young Darth Vadar ) director Michael Polish and...

I think of myself as fun and loving with my grands but pretty strict with my rules, standards and requirements. I try and mentor/coach them on life issues, manners and teach them how to love and serve others by example. I also make it a point to try and align what I...

Conversation with Jim as he is rubbing my back: D: Honey, how is it that you can massage my back and snore simultaneously? Jim: I'm ambidextrous. — with James Walchle.

Squeaky clean after his bath and Zain ( 5 yrs old) having a conversation with Grammy: Zain: Grammy do you have rules in your house? Grammy: Of course. Zain: What are your rules? Grammy: Only eat food at the table or breakfast bar. Don't jump on the furniture. Don't...

Later this month I turn 65. Jim turned 65 two years ago and has already made his way down this path and never mentioned being bothered, or perhaps stunned or stung would be a better adjective! Last night, I clicked on Jimmy Fallon and did not recognize the name of...

Today, we spent some time at the river. I love the water, any time, any place. But when I'm at the river it always reminds me about something Jesus said, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. "He who believes in Me, as the Scripture said, 'From his...