Tender Mercies

Our time of fostering our little June Bug is coming to a close. I am so happy that my granddaughter, Carrie (June’s mama), has done the hard work of putting a sober life into action. She has gone to classes, met with counselors, followed treatment plans, and met every requirement the county has demanded. She…

Whose Crazy Idea Was This?

Nearly all the best things that came to me in life have been unexpected, unplanned by me. Carl Sandburg Hey there! Long time, no see. For me, it has been a long time since I’ve been able to write—nearly seven months to be exact. Putting words onto the page has been something that could not…

Traveling at the Speed of Baby

Whoa! It’s been quite a few weeks since I have posted. I am so sorry to have been away so long. I trust you all had wonderful celebrations through the holiday season. We did, but we also have had a very long visit from Cold and Flu. They have certainly stayed too long. We are…

Dumping Dinner: Chicken Tortilla Soup

Life with a newborn demands simplicity. My crock pot has been well used over the past few weeks as you can imagine. I love meals that you can dump into the slow cooker, set the temp, and come back later to something yummy. I do not want to fall to default mode and order out…