Gifts of the Heart
After spending a joyous evening with loved ones, filled with banter and laughter, I’m reminded
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Heart Teasers
What’s the “one word” your heart would say describes you?
It Takes a Village…
Send to Kindle There’s an old African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child.” And this past weekend at my daughter and future son-in-law’s couples’ wedding shower, I witnessed the beauty of that statement.
Blessing
To my friends and family…
Mary McBride, Our Mom, Our Earth Angel – HAPPY BIRTHDAY
by Molly McBride, Kevin and Sarah McBride, Erin McBride, and Christopher McBride I believe we have many “earth angels”, but I can easily count two – my Mom and Dad. However, since it’s my Mom’s birthday in a few days, I’m going to speak about her… My mom has […]
Earth Angel: Lucky
By Eileen Mankin Lucky, our special Miracle Dog, came into our life January 21, 2010 when we found him at the animal shelter. You see, we had moved to North Carolina and the time had come when we were settled in our new home and ready to find that “special” dog for our […]
Joy Radio: Catherine Underhill Fitzpatrick
7.20.11, 11:00 -11:30 AM ET, Pattie Welek Hall welcomes award-winning journalist Catherine Underhill Fitzpatrick, author of “A Matter of Happenstance”- a four-generation family saga set in St. Louis, Chicago, and New Orleans from the Gilded Age to the rock ‘n roll Fifties. Catherine graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Journalism. In a […]
A Tribute to My Dad on Father’s Day
Today signals memories of the past – lengthy conversations, laughter, the comfort and joy of hearing your voice, and knowing you were just a phone call away. I know you are surrounded with all your heavenly friends and family, and together you are celebrating your remarkable journey on earth. Please know, I too […]
SPRINKLES OF JOY
Joy is a state of happiness. With everything currently happening in the world – wars, tsunamis, earthquakes… it feels like conversations are centered more on doom and gloom than on joy. A shift in consciousness can be created by showing up in our lives, and enjoying the simple pleasures our friends, family, community members, […]
Happy 30th Birthday, Bo!
Miss you, Bo Bo. Wish I could be with you on your special day. Holding you in my heart! Hope you finally got your balloons. The wind drove the first round into a tall oak tree in the back yard, and there they remain as a reminder of your 30th. The second round […]