Category Archives: Provision

Muffins and Such

Posted on December 16, 2022 by happyheart

Josiah is my (pretty cute) 3 year old grandson. He loves to visit my house and I look forward to having him around. Recently, Peter and I were away for a couple weeks, visiting some other grandchildren and their parents … Continue reading →

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Forgiveness and a Cup of Coffee

Posted on March 12, 2017 by happyheart

The other day I was a jerk! I didn’t plan to be. I didn’t want to be. But I was. I behaved badly to say the least. I was in pain, as often seems to be the case when our good … Continue reading →

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New Every Morning

Posted on September 1, 2016 by happyheart

Morning glories are one of the most beautiful and easiest climbing vines you can grow in your garden or in pots. They are annual plants with slender stems, heart-shaped leaves, and trumpet-shaped flowers in pink, purple-blue, magenta, or white. Their romantic tendrils curl and … Continue reading →

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A Walk to Remember

Posted on June 28, 2016 by happyheart

Yesterday I went for a walk with my 17 month old granddaughter, Madison Joy. It was a walk to remember. Basically, Maddie set the course and I followed – keeping watch. She toddled around observing the big wide world  and experimenting with her place in it. … Continue reading →

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Betty lost her clothes

Posted on March 20, 2016 by happyheart

Betty lost her clothes the other day. Betty often loses her clothes. At the pool where we both attend Aquafit classes, it’s not unusual to see Betty wandering around checking the lockers in the change room because she’s forgotten where she left … Continue reading →

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When All the Touchstones are Gone

Posted on November 27, 2015 by happyheart

A month ago my Dad died. Almost 2 weeks ago we moved my Mom, who deals with dementia,  into a seniors’ residence. Now we are beginning the lengthy process of tidying up and cleaning out the family home of 64 years. Most … Continue reading →

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Always a Winner

Posted on April 24, 2013 by happyheart

Ever play Tetris Battle? It’s an internet game one of my kids introduced me to. I love it! Wikipedia tells me that Tetris Battle ranks in the top 10 games of daily active users on Facebook. As of February 2012, … Continue reading →

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Butterfly Kisses

Posted on October 23, 2012 by happyheart

Yesterday my attention was captured by a young daddy and his beautiful little girl.  This papa held his daughter, who was probably about a year old, so tenderly it seemed to me a picture of holy love.  He had eyes … Continue reading →

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Parable of the Birds

Posted on November 25, 2011 by happyheart

Once there was a home owner who had a very nice backyard. There was no other yard quite like it in the whole neighborhood. It was peaceful, inviting, a refuge. One autumn, late in the season, this home owner decided … Continue reading →

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