the power of communication Posted on February 20, 2015February 21, 2015 By pamela Regardless the circumstance, the importance and power of good communication cannot be understated. The impact of either good or bad, clear or muddled, distinct or vague communication is powerful. Think of a time recently when something you said or did was misunderstood by another person; or consider the last time… Read more
Tip Time Posted on February 18, 2014 By pamela ♥ It’s Tip Time! ♥ These tips fall under the categories: I’m so glad I saved _____ ; and the category: Ooooo… saved myself a whole bunch of time and energy by planning for future needs! Yay! Continually in the mindset of thinking efficiently, make a conscious effort to consider… Read more
Love what you do. Posted on January 7, 2013 By pamela You’ve likely heard the phrase: “Do what you love, love what you do.” Well… I got to thinking about that phrase sometime back and thought: one can’t always do that. And then I thought, maybe I feel like I can’t always do what I love [to do], but I can… Read more
Graciously interrupted Posted on January 5, 2012January 5, 2012 By pamela I consider things for which I want to be remembered in life. Obviously, as a believer, I want to be remembered as a godly woman, I want to be remembered as a faithful wife and a loving mother. I most want this to be observed by my husband and family… Read more
Family It’s a Time to Rejoice Posted on December 6, 2011December 6, 2011 By pamela Through the years we’ve celebrated “Christmastime” many different ways — some years a little, some years more. A family tradition here and a family tradition there, but no set (read: unchangeable) tradition. I think this comes from a mixed reaction to cultural influence/cultural traditions. It also comes from an ongoing… Read more
The Family Meal Table Posted on October 22, 2009 By pamela One of our greatest treasures and lasting blessings is our meal table. It’s a real challenge to maintain mealtimes when the family begins to grow and scatter in different directions each day. But we endeavor to have at least one meal, if not all of them, together each day. It’s… Read more