First Came Marriage…Happy 3rd Anniversary Babe!!
3 years ago today, we decided to get married. We were in the midst of planning a fairly big wedding which was to take place on August 27th, and everything was coming together nicely. There was just one...
View ArticleHi, Mom!
Dear Mommy, You know what today is, and although I’m not near enough to give you a hug, the love I have for you can never be dampened with distance. In my post, Dear Mom, I shared one of the most...
View ArticleMonday Motivation: Security in Wisdom (Proverbs 4)
Proverbs 4 (NKJV) Hear, my children, the instruction of a father, And give attention to know understanding; 2 For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law. 3 When I was my father’s son, Tender...
View ArticleMonday Motivation: Death Is Not the End
My daddy, John E. Boyce, passed away last night after a yr. long battle with cancer. Pls keep my family in your thoughts and prayers, but God provides the peace which surpasses all understanding. The...
View ArticleAn Emotional Journey (and the News We Refused to Accept)
Daily Prompt: Tell us about a journey –whether a physical trip you took, or an emotional one. My husband and I recently enjoyed a weekend getaway in honor of our 3rd wedding anniversary (click here...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: In the Background
My daughter, the explorer. Nature, farmlands, history, and beauty in the background. A wonderful Memorial Day spent at Ardenwood Historic Farm. For more entries click here!!
View ArticleHappy Blogiversary to ME!
I knew it was coming and even set a reminder, but when this lovely icon showed up on my newsfeed, I sill couldn’t believe it. I’ve been blogging for a year!! WOOHOO!!!!! I thought I’d have something...
View ArticleWeekly Image of Life: Summer
Ahhhh the summer. From the warm weather, pool days, trips to the beach, vacations, sandals and sundresses, baseball games (Go Giants!), and so much more, I can honestly say that I love this time of...
View ArticleMonday Motivation: He’s Able!
2 Corinthians 9:8-15 (NKJV) And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work. 9 As it is written:...
View ArticleMonday Motivation: The Way of the Righteous (Psalm 1)
Psalm 1 (NKJV) The Way of the Righteous and the End of the Ungodly 1 Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the...
View ArticleDon’t Rain On My Parade!
I went to the park yesterday, and enjoyed a wonderful afternoon with my daughter and her cousins. You always encounter such an array of people in this kind of environment, and it’s no surprise when...
View ArticleHappy Anniversary…Take Two!! :)
My hubby and I celebrate 2 wedding anniversaries. In May of 2010 we had a private ceremony in which we officially became husband and wife. That decision was an incredibly personal and important one...
View ArticleThey Call Me…
Patricia Anne is my name. I’ve always known the meaning behind it (both in definition and personal significance), so after seeing yesterday’s daily prompt, I thought it would be fun to share! First...
View ArticleKeeping Your Dreams Alive
Part 3 – “Igniting the Fire in Your Marriage: Dreaming” dream n. (freedictionary.com) 1. A series of images, ideas, emotions, and sensations occurring involuntarily in the mind during certain stages of...
View ArticleMonday Motivation: Remain Faithful!
Jude 1:17-25 (NLT) But you, my dear friends, must remember what the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ said. 18 They told you that in the last times there would be scoffers whose purpose in life is to...
View ArticleWeekly Photo Challenge: Horizon
The beautiful bay, and a beautiful bridge. A San Francisco treat… Click here for more breathtaking entries!
View ArticleFood for the Soul (and the Stomach)
Daily Prompt: Tell us about your favorite meal, either to eat or to prepare. Does it just taste great, or does it have other associations? Photographers, artists, poets: show us FOOD. I really enjoy...
View ArticleSleep-Deprived, Dirty Pants, and a Positive Perspective
Daily Pompt: Think about something that drives you crazy. Now, think about something that makes you happy. Does it change your perspective? For this weeks Monday Motivation I shared scripture about the...
View ArticleMonday Motivation: Every Day I Will Bless You! (Psalm 145)
Psalm 145 (NKJV) A Song of God’s Majesty and Love A Praise of David. 145 I will extol You, my God, O King; And I will bless Your name forever and ever. 2 Every day I will bless You, And I will praise...
View ArticleMonday Motivation: A Love That Lasts
My family has our share of flaws, but one thing I’ve always appreciated about our clan is the way we so openly welcome “outsiders” into the fold. You don’t have to be blood-related to be loved...
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