The “Present” of the PRESENT

Today marks 16 Fridays since Savannah moved on from this existence into Eternity.  Sixteen! How can this be? Yet, life continues to go on.  We have also celebrated another “anniversary” without Savannah.  February 20th would have been her 22nd birthday.  The day was “extremely” tender for us.  We traditionally do birthdays BIG at our house.  Yet, we spent most of […]

One Question …

I have a hard time believing this is the fourth weekly blog and the 15th Friday since Savannah moved into Eternity.  This Monday, February 20th, would have been my firstborn’s 22nd birthday. I can still remember the excitement of that exhilarating day in 1995 when she was born.  She was three weeks past her due date! We thought this day […]

Endeavor to Persevere

This past Sunday I was given the opportunity to speak to Melbourne Baptist Church in Transylvania, LA.  What beautiful, loving people I had the privilege to meet! These lovely people confirmed to me that Savannah is not forgotten.  This was the first time that I have spoken – from the beginning – with no time nor emotional constraint.  I was […]

Got to Do It? … Get to Do It? It’s Up to You!

Thank you for the overwhelming encouragement regarding the recent I’m Alive 2 Thrive blog and newsletter. This week, I have been infused with love and compassion as I have had the privilege to speak with some God-fearing, Jesus-seeking men from northeast Louisiana. We met Wednesday morning during their weekly, community-wide prayer breakfast. (Thank you, dear gentlemen, for allowing me that […]