As the proud daughter of a U.S. Marine, my love of our country is part of my genetic makeup. When my daughter Grace brought home her essay from school: "What Does A Veteran Mean To Me?" my heart melted. I thought Memorial Day weekend would be the perfect time to share her words with you below.What does a veteran mean to me? It means … [Read more...]
Happy 4th of July From Our Family to Yours!
“The real democratic idea is, not that every man shall be on a level with every other, but that every one shall have liberty, without hindrance, to be what God made him” Henry Ward BeecherWishing you all a day filled with barbecued hot dogs, homemade ice cream and fireworks! This picture is one of my favorites of my kids when they were little. … [Read more...]
Take a Moment to Remember and Say a Prayer
“Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord.” Psalm 33:12As a teenager, waking up first to get in the shower was important. I had to beat my two sisters because I needed as much time as I could to get that "big 80's hair". Each morning when I would shuffle to the bathroom half asleep, I would see my father sitting at our kitchen table. In the … [Read more...]
