Quilts of Valor is a wonderful organization! I learned about it recently at a DAR meeting and was blown away on their mission and the impact they have. Quilts of Valor has a mission to make a quilt for every veteran and service member. The process itself is fascinating and I enjoyed learning about the […]
gratitude
How to Make Gratitude a Way of Life
I’ve recently had an epiphany on how to make gratitude a way of life and I want to share it with you! I’m afraid it comes from a weakness of mine. (Why do we learn our best lessons when weak?!) I was frustrated with someone. Not in an enormously dramatic way, more of a petty […]
Magical Moments
What pops into your mind when you read a title such as “Magical Moments”? It makes me think of an oldie “This Magic Moment” sung by the Drifters. It is a cheery, upbeat tune about how magical love can be. The idea of magical moments was recently introduced to me through a business book recommendation. […]
An Easy Way and a Light Burden
In the book of Matthew, Christ promises His followers an easy way and a light load. “Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you […]
The Grateful American Lady
I have a whole list of things for which to be grateful this year! To begin with, it is one of my favorite times of year again! Time for cooler weather, pretty colored leaves and giving thanks! Gratitude is one of the most important character traits we can practice. We can only think about and […]
How Grateful Are You?!
How Grateful Are You?! Happy Thanksgiving to you! I hope you had a lovely day enjoying your family and reflecting on all of your many blessings! Did you make a list together of the things for which you are grateful? It’s a wonderful exercise – you are reminded of your blessings, both personally and as […]
Support Our Troops
Support Our Troops I believe as American Ladies we should support our troops. What better way to show them how grateful we are to them for their service to our country?! After much research, these sites receive my highest recommendations: Green Beans Coffee (http://www.greenbeanscoffee.com/) This coffee shop started with the goal of providing the […]