Firstly, I am a single woman that loves the Lord.  I have been married and divorced and can appreciate both married men & women and those that have been divorced.  I always wanted that “perfect marriage” with the “perfect husband” and a white picket fence and flowers growing in the beds and a nice green lawn with a puppy dog or two running around.  As I grew older, I realized that really didn’t exist out there!  Well, bits and pieces of that fantasy did exist but not all in one package deal.  At least I have never found it.  I believe relationships are like my favorite flower bed… You mean I have to plant the flowers AND water them!?  And weed the beds and fertilize and … wow… there is a lot more to “it” than I ever thought!  So, yes, I have learned a thing or three over the years.  The best and most rewarding thing that I am learning is how to walk with God daily.  My life has been quite the journey and as you read my devotionals, you will see that I use stories of my past and present to relate to “God Things” and also every-day things.  After all, God is in our daily walk, whether we want to acknowledge Him or not.  He is always there!  It is a much sweeter journey when you realize His presence and grow from it. 

I have a legacy of Christians in my family.  Although my mom is now in the presence of Jesus, she passed 1 month before she and dad’s 69^th wedding anniversary.  Quite an accomplishment.  Both parents loved the Lord and longed to see His face.  They pointed we 3 kids to Jesus.  I am so thankful that they did.

I personally have been a Christian much of my life.  Although I have come from a long line of “Christians” and have been one most of my life, I have not “walked with God” most of my life.  At least not like I am walking with Him now.  I have found Him in the most wonderful way.  I believe God has given me a ministry to share as much of Him as I can and what He has done for me to as many folks as I can!

Years before, I sang in the choir of many churches for several years until I had some sever sinus issues that left my voice less than 100%.  I love most worship music and the good old hymns that I was raised with.  I tell folks that I have sung since before I was born because my mom was always in the church choir and my dad was the Music Minister or Pastor wherever we were.  So, I have been drenched with music my entire life and it is in my blood!  Music cuts to the absolute core of my soul!  It can move me to tears of sadness or tears of elation quicker than anything I know.  The music that worships my Lord Jesus is my absolute favorite!

I have a dachshund and he is my only child.  I consider him my 4-legged baby and I love him like he is.  He is a rescue baby and I also help with rescue organizations from time to time, with placement of other dogs and kitties in shelters across this great nation of ours.  As I said my baby is a rescue … although I am not sure who rescued who.  He has enriched my life so much!  My dad actually considers him his grand dog… lol. 

One thing about me you will find out is that I strive every day to “Abide In The Vine” because apart from the Vine, I can do nothing!  I just want to share my God and how wonderful He is and how He has blessed my life and can bless yours, too!  You may already know, but sometimes folks need to be reminded…

Thanks for choosing my book!  I pray God speaks to your heart through the stories I have to share.  God is such a Good and Loving God!  After all, He calls us His beloved.