My thoughts and observations of what is and what should be
Barbara Ann Appleby (Peterson) - January 22, 1949 ~ February 22, 2024 - First words I think of: Truth. Family. Eyes. Humor. Sports. Tremendous meals. John 14:6 - I am the way, the truth, and the life, no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. Continue Reading...
On Days Like These A Tribute to my Uncle Vernon Peterson and the Peterson Family Continue Reading...
Ordinary Extra - June 5, 2023. Monday Mundane. Monday morning, the rain fell softly and quietly in its overcast scene. The wet gray scene did not inspire anyone in our home to rise, shine, and hit the ground running. Continue Reading...
Ordinary Extra - June 2, 2023. A Great Start. My day started early with the threat of high heat and then cold front bringing storms and rain. But the morning was gorgeous. The sun climbed and another gift from God had dawned. Continue Reading...
Ordinary Extra - June 1, 2023. Another Goodbye. When it comes right down to it, no, it doesn't get easier. We hugged and said our goodbyes. He got in the car to leave and we talked through the open window. Continue Reading...
May 28, 2021. 6:22 PM. For this very special person, life here on earth ended...Six-twenty-two. Continue Reading...
May 14, 2023 - Mother's Day - The Chosen Mother's Day 2023 was approaching and I started to think on the subject a little more intently than I usually do. As strange as this may seem, I think about Mother's Day all throughout the year. I often times find that my mind wanders down a path of memories and what previous eras may have looked like. I think on these Continue Reading...
7 Years Not Here April 14, 2023: I am missing my Dad. It has been seven years. 7 years not here. Dad, I miss you. But, how could I ever question God's perfect timing. I know you are in your heavenly home and that thought alone makes me smile. Continue Reading...
April 9, 2023. Easter Sunday. A sliver of the burden. To me, this is not just some story that has been handed down through the ages, but rather a current event, for He Lives! Each one of our sins paid in full. Our sins, you see, each one of them, a sliver of the burden He took to the cross. Read this story. Feel this story. There has been no greater gift. Continue Reading...
14 Songs of Christmas - (1) O Holy Night "O night when Christ was born". The ultimate reason for celebration. "Truly He taught us to love one another, His law is love and His gospel is peace". God sent His own Son to pay the price, in full, for our sins. The greatest gift. Continue Reading...