Category Archives: Friends

A Sister-friend…

It doesn’t matter how old you are…ten, thirty, or 49andcounting…every girl needs a sister-friend. I was reading a book recently and a scripture jumped off the page at me. One-to-another. Wow, what a thought. That’s what a sister-friend means to … Continue reading

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Becoming a Grandparent…

“I’m not ready to be a grandma”…that from the mouth of one who wants to “stay young”. Well, let me tell you…the absolute best part of aging and rolling into the 49andcounting stage is becoming a Grammy! I have a … Continue reading

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The 50th Year…

I have vowed to always be 49andcounting.  I swore I wouldn’t use the ffff…fifty word, but well, it’s in my character to change my mind!  So today, I’ll use that dreaded word, as it’s almost over…the 50th year! Twelve months … Continue reading

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Facebook Friends…

Okay, we all know Facebook, and Facebook friends.  I’ve so enjoyed finding old classmates and renewing friendships. Seeing photos of their kids and grandkids. Sending birthday greetings to teachers I haven’t seen for years.  Keeping in touch with family that … Continue reading

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Kansas…

I’ve changed my header…notice the snow. This is the Kansas I remember. The Kansas I’ve come home to. It’s not the Pennsylvania mountains, not winding roads and trees, but it’s home, home on the range. As I drove I-70, I … Continue reading

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I Love Lucy…

My friend, Lucy, is all I could want to be.  Lucy is the most “real”, most “just like you and me”, most “down to earth” Christian, I know. She’s no ‘ holier than thou’, ‘better than the rest’, Christian.  She’s heard … Continue reading

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A Life Well Lived….

Today I’d like to share a guest post from my friend Kelly. She recently lost her grandma, a fun little lady well into her 90’s. Kelly is a writer at heart, someday she’ll have a novel, and I’m so proud … Continue reading

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So Far Away…

Today I am too far away. How do we handle it when we can’t be where we want or need to be? I want to be with my very best friend today. She’s my soul sister, my sistachick, my calming … Continue reading

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There’s No Place Like Home…

It must be a rite of passage for all teenage kids from small rural American towns to, at some time, have the “I can’t wait to get out of this place” attitude. If I remember right, it goes something like this… … Continue reading

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Go ahead, Kick Me…

Whoa, what a week. I’m past the point of no return, so if you want to kick somebody, yell a little, get rid of any anger…hit me with your best shot, you can use me as your personal punching bag. I … Continue reading

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