This post contains affiliate links; the About Me page has more details. Adoption is a beautiful, life giving option for a woman facing a pregnancy that she did not plan. Adoption, however, is most often not an easy choice. As a woman who became a mother through the miracle and blessing of adoption, my heart has a special place for all birthparents - and potential birthparents. Whether you … [Read more...] about Five Ways to Support Your Child’s Birthmother
Ten Reasons To Plan a Day with Tastings and Tours
The first Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat was a huge success. One of the reasons for its success was the fantastic service of Tastings and Tours. From the very beginning, the owner, Linda Jeffreys, worked with me to create a very unique experience for our group. I told her my vision, and she made it happen. The driver was more than a driver - he was a tour guide, a camera man and a member of … [Read more...] about Ten Reasons To Plan a Day with Tastings and Tours
Seek and You Shall Find: What I Found On The Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat
I look for things every day. My phone, my keys, my shoes, my list . . . I tend to be very forgetful. I'm pretty sure Saint Anthony will have me working for him someday - I owe him big time! But when I seek something . . . it's usually more than a thing. I seek companionship, friendship, reassurance and love. For as far back as I can remember, I sought out good friends. I wanted people in my … [Read more...] about Seek and You Shall Find: What I Found On The Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat
Writers I Have Come To Know, Admire and Respect: Blog Spotlight Series; Part 1
About a year and a half ago I really knew nothing about blogging. A friend of mine suggested I look into it . . . and I shrugged it off. Then a few months later I bought an e-book and started talking to other bloggers. My interest was sparked, and it has opened up a whole knew world for me! I truly believe in the saying (attributed to Saint Catherine of Siena): "Be who God meant you to be and … [Read more...] about Writers I Have Come To Know, Admire and Respect: Blog Spotlight Series; Part 1
#StormtheHeavens Praying for Phil’s Healing and Allowing the Lord to Heal All of Us
This adorable young girl is Philomena (aka Phil). Phil is 7 years old. She loves soccer and playing with her big brother Mark. She's also a great joke teller. In fact, here's her joke from yesterday: What's a pirate's favorite letter? Let's get back to her joke later. This post is a request to all reading it - to please say a prayer for Philomena. Philomena's mother, Mina, wants everyone … [Read more...] about #StormtheHeavens Praying for Phil’s Healing and Allowing the Lord to Heal All of Us
Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat Agenda
The First Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat is next Sunday, October 30th! I am so looking forward to spending the day with everyone who signed up - and those of you that will sign up today! It is going to be a wonderful day of prayer and peace as well as friendship and fun. Everyone put the Blessed Mother in the window so we have sunshine and perfect weather! Here is the tentative schedule (all … [Read more...] about Prayer, Wine, Chocolate Retreat Agenda
