Twelve years ago, I was a nervous homebody who was about to set off on a college adventure. After two years of community college, and digging my heels in as far as they could go, I knew I had to leave the nest for college. In fact, on this day (twelve years ago), I sang my last church solo, “I Don’t Want to Go” by Avalon. ~smile~ While many teenagers begin marking down the days to college from their first week in high school, I was the girl who never wanted to leave. In fact, I dreamed of my cousins and me owning a giant house where all of our future families could live and grow up … [Read more...]
Connection Memories – A Quick and Powerful Connection
Have you ever had a friend you connected with almost instantly? It seems like most deep connections take time and effort before they are fully realized; but, once in a while a rare person may come you’re your life and you become fast friends. This happened to me when I was thirteen. The Meeting My aunt had a sleepover for the girls in our youth group and I found myself slightly uncomfortable with the topic of conversation that was taking place outside. So, I came inside where my aunt was entertaining a new addition to our group. She looked familiar, but we did not really know each other … [Read more...]
Memories that Shape Us: Family and Friends
The below are quotes and stories which have shaped my views about love and marriage from my family and friends. Welcome to more glimpses in my life’s journey. ~smile~ Mom Before I was married, Mom told me that love matures. Eric and I were in our gushy, crazy, lovey-dovey stage and Mom wanted me to know that couples who have been together for a long time are not typically as touchy-feely as new couples; rather, as they grow together, their love deepens over time. It may not be outward in the form of incessant hugs and kisses; yet, it is the lasting, lifetime kind of love between two partners … [Read more...]
It’s My Birthday! (A Letter to my Former Self)
Today, I am 31. Thirty-One! How did that happen? Only yesterday, I was in college. I was in high school the day before that. And I was in diapers hanging out with my grandma the day before that! My Innermost Thoughts Time seriously flies and there was a time in my life when I could not even imagine being in my thirties... pretty much up until I was 29! ~smile~ When I turned 29, it was like a countdown timer started. –tick, tick– ... you are that much closer to 30, Heather... –tick, tick– ... even closer... you are getting old ... –tick, tick– ... and there is nothing you can do about … [Read more...]
Memories that Shape Us: She’s Home! (The Thrill of Knowing my Precious Granny is with The Lord)
As I've mentioned before in other posts, my Grandma Lillie (Granny Jones) has had a profound influence over my life. She was a model of godliness for others and myself and she came second to none in the areas of hospitality, unconditional love, and prayer. In my thirty years on this planet, I never remember her wavering from the truth and she stood on God’s Word until the end. Then, on October 17th, 2012 at approximately 2:40pm, Granny Jones went home... to her eternal home. In 2008, Granny started going downhill when her back started causing her a lot of pain. She had back surgery, but … [Read more...]