Are you getting ready for the winter weather that's on the way? Everyone at Wal-Mart yesterday was. People were leaving with kerosene, heaters, water, lamp oil...some stuff I didn't even know our Wal-Mart sold. We've been watching the weather, too, looking at the news, glancing at the skies...waiting. It reminds me of other times like this...when everyone is talking about what's coming and ...
Faith
Notes from Nana – Backwards and Forwards: The Red Cupcake Wrapper
I'm so excited to announce a new series on MississippiMom.com: Notes from Nana is a column written by a woman who has encouraged me time and again in both my walk with Christ and my role as mom. Mrs. Ginger is a writer and a friend...and she's a lot of fun! I know her words will encourage and uplift you. They'll probably challenge you, too. She loves writing, teaching, singing...but most of ...
The wonder of it all…
I have to admit that I haven't had much "Christmas Spirit" this year. I just haven't been "in the mood." There's so much to do, and I'm already so tired. (Did I mention we followed the stomach virus with an ear infection?) I finally finished decorating but can hardly enjoy the decorations for the knowledge that I'm going to have to take them all down again. I haven't truly enjoyed cooking ...
Thursday’s Thoughts: Home is where the heart is….
This one's for you, Genny... Magnolia leaves cover my mantle. Garland and lights festoon my front door. Nativity scenes from all over the world are spread all over the house. Christmas cookies sit, waiting to be served. Ornaments sparkle on artificial trees. Stockings hang empty, waiting. As a song once said, "There's no place like home for the holidays." And, there's nothing quite ...