It was calling for snow this weekend, but a Spring Storm seemed just about due right now. This time away with my first born son had been planned for months.  The idea to follow our dreams landed us in this space in time, that apparently also involved an abundance of the white and fluffy stuff. … More Snow makes the magic

Do you ever have one of those days, that turn into weeks and months of hurting?  Kind of a loaded question I admit.  I find myself here after 6 months of my daughter passing away and into the arms of Jesus.  I know this is fresh. Friends that I talk to who have gone through … More What to break before you are broken

She walked along the street, her faithful Westie, Colby panting happily by her side.  The pavement was thick, and weathered beneath her feet.  Suddenly a sharp knife pain to her abdomen had her doubled over in pain.  “What is it Mrs. Hay?” Barbara inquired with concern.  She found it hard to respond, as the pain … More “It’s not a tumor…..”

Remember the movie staring Julia Roberts, entitled, “Eat, Pray, Love?” The scenery, and traveling in this movie entices me, but also her journey of exploration, and self awareness after going  through loss in her life. I don’t necessarily agree with everything that occurred in this film, but I found her search for herself enlightening. I … More Walk,Cry,Pray….

What to buy..what to buy?   I was contemplating a “mini” or a “vw convertible beetle.”  Both cars made me smile.  About 5 years ago, or more, my Mum and I test drove  a mini convertible, and I was hooked.  Ever since then, I’ve thought, one day I’m gonna get me a convertible.  I live … More Dot the Beetle Bug

And so it was decided…The morning was cool and clear, with just a slight smattering of clouds, in an otherwise bright blue Colorado sky.  The perfect day to head into the mountains for a weekend adventure.  It has been uncharacteristically  warm these past few days, which I’m sure is confusing the birds , and the … More A Saturday to remember…..

My life seems to be passing by so rapidly, that I find myself often feeling as if Im spinning in circles, and caught up in a whirlpool of water.  It was interesting to me that while I was over on the island relaxing, I felt dizzy.  I had vertigo.  At one point I felt so … More The Salty Air

When asked if I wanted to hike across a field of lava, it almost struck me as a bit of a joke at the time.  I wondered to my self, would the lava be hot, or lukewarm, would the hike be simple, or treacherous, and how does a person like myself prepare for such an … More Across the field of lava

This is the view from the lanai, and what more needs to be said when one is greeted by a lovely palm tree outside ones’ door.  As I opened the sliding door the first morning, the fresh, warm fragrant tropical air made me breathe deeply.  As I tuned into the lovely chirping of happy birds, … More The crash of the waves….

“And the greatest of these is love…”  This is by far my most favorite phrase of all time.  Yes, it happens to be located in the bible, but even if it wasn’t, it just resonates so completely with me, and I find myself thinking about it, yearning for it, and running after it on a … More It’s been 25 years…..