I’ve been walking by this single white rose since Friday. I brought it home from a funeral I attended and put it in a little vase. The husband asked the congregation to take some flowers with them as they exited…
Faith
When Did You Stop Dancing?
I went to a wedding this past weekend. It was held in the Dallas area where I lived for over twelve years. I made lots of friendships over that amount of time. It started out as a family trip. We…
Sassy in San Antonio with Kaycie
We have week two of “Sassy in San Antonio.” It’s a little series on the blog that finds out what my girlfriend’s favorite things are to do in town. This week, I asked Kaycie to share her thoughts on San…
A Woman of Significance
Last year on September 5th, my day began like any other day. I struggled to get the kids out of bed because they were…
Prayers for Oklahoma
Our prayers tonight as I tucked my children in bed were for the families affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes. The bad weather was the topic of our dinner conversation. There is nothing sweeter than seeing my children with their hands…
And For This I Am Eternally Grateful
I talked to a large group of first year medical students at UT Health Science Center this past Wednesday about my experiences with death and dying. It was such a wonderful opportunity last year to share my loved ones’ stories….
One Mother’s New Year’s Resolution
I have a guest post today. It is written by a very special mother that lost her son in a car accident when he was 19 years old in March of 2011. I have seen so many people making their…
Our White Christmas in Kilgore
We drove to Kilgore after spending Christmas Eve in Dallas. The candlelight service we attended with Nana was magical. This year, more than any Christmas before, we wanted to be with family. And the magic wouldn’t end in that historic…
I Believe. A Day It Snowed in South Texas
Today, I have a guest post by my sweet neighbor Stella. She shared with me a story that it took two years for her to write. She lost her daddy to cancer on December 20th, 2010. I know all too…
A Painting that Inspires
In June of 2010, we were home visiting my family in East Texas. We didn’t have anything special planned. We typically just hang out with my brothers and sisters and their families. We sometimes go to the lake or the…
This Golden Ring
Over a year ago, I lost my wedding ring. It was about the same time that we brought a new puppy home. I had the strange suspicion that Sofie had carried off the ring in her mouth and took it…
Eternally Grateful for Sisterhood
“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.” –Truvy, Steel Magnolias “Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together.” -Elizabeth Taylor One of my all time favorite movies is Steel Magnolias. I have probably seen it about…
