Photo Credit: Pinterest / Photo Source: tsmikstaris.tumblr.com I often think that my 40 years of living has given me a vast array of experience, in which I can then pass on a few bits of advice to those younger than me. But what I do know is that this long paragraph contains some great nuggets of wisdom. Did you know, at age 22, what you wanted to be when you grew up? Does anyone know, at age 40, what they want to be when you grow up? I guess the only people who know what they want to be when […]
A Thanksgiving Prayer For My Family and Friends…
There was a time when I was more “religious” than I am today; however, that does not change the fact that I am still a Christian. In honor of Thanksgiving and in light of the recent events in my life (with the passing of my 88-year-old grandpa from colon cancer), I have decided to send up a prayer for my family and friends. Dear Lord, I come before you today with a heavy, and somewhat broken, heart. Heavy because of the anxiety and fears I keep bundled up inside, and broken-hearted because right now, I am missing both of my […]
Taking a Moment to Remember My Grandpa…
My grandpa Lashlee passed away early this morning (Sunday, November 4, 2012) and my heart is breaking just a little tonight. He was 88 years old. I wrote about him once before (which can be read here) when I was rambling about death. I don’t really have much to say right now. I didn’t post “My Week in Pins” on Saturday and I will not be posting my “Dress Form Outfit” for this week either, or any other post for that matter. Both my grandfathers have now passed away, coincidentally at the age of 88. So if you have any […]