Month: September 2015
A Higher Power
AA Step Two – “Came to believe that a Power greater than ourselves could restore us to sanity.” This is a tricky article to write, very difficult to convince people to believe in a High Power if they don’t already. For me, it is pretty easy to believe. I can’t look at the photos from … [Read more…]
Finding Joy in the Everyday #26
As I lay here on the couch writing up this post, I am so tired I can hardly keep my eyes open (Tuesday 9:00 pm). But it is a good kind of tired. Its been a long day, up very early to take Nadia to an early morning test and the day didn’t stop til … [Read more…]
Finding Joy in the Everyday #25
In my Pan Seared Lamb Chops post yesterday I shared that the doctors have FINALLY found something with Nadia!! For those of you unaware, Nadia has been pretty sick since early April. She missed the last two months of school last year and is doing a home-bound program this year. She has been through dozens … [Read more…]
Pan Seared Lamb Chops
Happy Tuesday! We received great news today! With the dozens of tests that have been performed on Nadia to find out why she is sick they FINALLY found something!!!! Now I know that most people wouldn’t be happy when a doctor finds something wrong with them but at this point (she’s been pretty ill since … [Read more…]
AA 12 Steps: A Closer Walk with the Lord
Many believe they know what Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is all about. They think it is just a group of people sitting around talking about their addiction to alcohol with 12 steps they work through. It is so much more than that! We share our experience, hope and strength with others and we keep coming back……no … [Read more…]
M-22
With fall upon us I think it is a great time to reshare my post about a Michigan road called M-22. One of the most scenic and beautiful drives you will find in all America! M-22 is a state highway in Michigan that is 116.6 miles long and follows the Lake Michigan shoreline through … [Read more…]
Finding Joy in the Everyday #24
Well, its hump day again! I hope everyone is having a good week so far. Nadia and I have a busy couple of weeks happening. Between house/dog sitting for two clients and another round of tests, labs, collecting specimens at home (still trying to figure out what in the world Nad’s illness is and how … [Read more…]
Finding Joy in the Everyday #23
I hope everyone had a safe & enjoyable Labor Day weekend! Growing up this meant the end of summer and school starting the next day. Michigan schools aren’t allowed to start until after Labor Day, being a tourism state and all. It also meant that we weren’t supposed to wear white again until Memorial … [Read more…]
Labor Day & Black Tea Instead of Coffee
Happy Labor Day everyone! I hope everyone is having a relaxing holiday weekend that ushers in fall and the beginning of a new school year for many of us in the U.S. I remember growing up and this meaning we were no longer supposed to wear white, not til Memorial Day the following year. I’m … [Read more…]
Finding Joy in the Everyday #22
I hope everyone is having a great week so far. Mine started out with a migraine for two days then a long afternoon at the doctor with Nadia so we are definitely looking forward to a long, relaxing Labor Day weekend. BOOK REVIEWERS NEEDED If you are a book reviewer I would love for … [Read more…]