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Zain learns what “miss” means.

Zain learns what “miss” means.

Jaimee picked up Zain (4 years old) from school. As they headed home, Zain asked, " Mom, what does miss mean?" Jaimee explains: Miss can be a name, like Miss Brown. Or if someone throws you a ball and you don't catch it, you miss it. Or if you love someone a lot and...

Azaan loves his Grammy!

Azaan loves his Grammy!

I've been in bed all week with the crud... fever, bad cough, sore throat, no energy. Today, Jim met Jaimee just as she picked up the kids from school to pass off some mail to her. Azaan, our eight year old, asked Jim where Grammy was? Jim said, "Grammy's been sick all...

Interview on shareWIK

Interview on shareWIK

Had such a great time today being interviewed for .@shareWIK.com Thanks to Allie, Zack and Christian for making the shoot a ton of fun! It's sometimes hard to have to go back and remember all of the feelings I had when being told I had cancer, not once but twice. But,...

Car time with my 8 year old grandson, Azaan

Car time with my 8 year old grandson, Azaan

Got to take Azaan (8 yrs old and missing a front tooth;-) to the dentist this morning. We were in thick traffic so had a couple hours of chat time enroute, which Grammy always enjoys immensely! Conversations with Grammy: Grammy: What did you do on your camping trip...

Dryer Lint

Dryer Lint

Jim and I share in household chores. Whenever he moves the clothes from the washer to the dryer he cleans out the dryer lint and puts it on top of the dryer. This is so curious to me when the trash can is 3 ft away. Is this a guy thing? Does dryer lint have a value...

Andre Crouch

Just learned that gospel music great, Andre Crouch has died. One of my first prayers upon becoming a Jesus follower and wanting to write Jesus music was that I could write things that moved people like what Andre Crouch writes.( not asking for much, huh?;-) Years...

Why I Love Jesus and Celebrating Christmas

In all religions accept Christianity, people try to be good enough, measure up and work their way to God. Most are unsure about their eternal destination. They can only hope that when they die, they have somehow been good enough to make it in heavens door. The problem...

God is certainly the giver of good gifts!

God is certainly the giver of good gifts!

Had a wonderful Walchle World Christmas brunch celebration, a little early due to everyones travel schedules. Made four types of quiche, a french toast bread pudding, chicken salad with croissants and cafe au last. Gift exchange, lots of fun, conversation and...

Conversation with Grammy…

Conversation with Grammy…

Had an interesting conversation with Ameenah as I drove her to her Girl Scouts Christmas Party. Grammy: How'd your science test go today? Ameenah: I think pretty good. Grammy: I heard you were finding science and math a little difficult? Ameenah: Yes, I think they are...

Good bye old friend…

Good bye old friend…

On this Sunday morning, she is crystal blue and still as glass. The sunrise is breath-taking. Sadly, the time has come again to say good-bye old friend. I will miss you and think of you often. See you next time... Big hugs, D

No friends like old friends…

No friends like old friends…

Lunch at the Lauderdale Yacht Club with four of my girlies from high school. What I love so much about seeing childhood friends is that it's always like no time has passed. We all sat there and gabbed for two hours or more. The food was so tasty. Had salad bar and a...

Lunch with Bishop Rick and Pastor Kathy

Lunch with Bishop Rick and Pastor Kathy

Lunch at Blue Moon on the Intracoastal for another seafood fix with longtime friends Bishop Rick and Pastor Kathy Thomas. (Rick blessed us by performing part of our wedding ceremony.) Always great to catch up with these two.They are doing phenomenal things to further...