Something you may not know about eden’s bouquet is that we have had the honor and privilege of building a free school for children that doubles as a sewing school for women. Our goal and vision is to empower women in third world countries to provide for themselves and their families. Without education and skill many […]
Category: my heart
Orville Eugene West married to my grandma Clara Elizabeth for 54 years father of 12 grandfather of 84 great grandfather of 285 great great grandfather of 5 master pianist I am so thankful to be Orville & Betty’s granddaughter. I am the oldest granddaughter and my aunt Becka is only 16 months older than […]
When I left JoAnne she had that heavenly, miraculous peace that only God can give. She had a hiding place. I hitched the four hour ride home with Spencer on Sunday night and worked on Buddy’s tribute movie. We rolled back in on Wednesday night just in time for calling hours and I found JoAnne still at peace. […]
This is Levi 25 years ago. I have this snapshot sitting on my bedside table. This day was the start of “us”. Well, actually, the night before this day. I had met Levi for the first time two years earlier and we became fast friends. The kid was hilarious and that was my favorite thing […]
Rejoice, O people of Zion! Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey— riding on a donkey’s colt. (Zechariah 9:9) Prophecy fulfilled on that Palm Sunday years ago! HOSANNA! from the Hebrew phrase “hoshiya na” […]
Miracles abound at Windy Ridge. The deepest sorrow brings the greatest Joy. As a mother, this last week has been the hardest yet. I have experienced my deepest sorrow and it brought me to my knees, again, and I tremble to recall it. God is faithful and this morning brings so much hope and joy. We […]
Christmas morn we woke up to the aftermath of a Christmas Eve party. The floor littered with gum balls, candy wrappers, toys and stray ornaments. We blasted the Christmas service online via bluetooth, then spent the day relaxing and went to Mom and Dad’s for evening coffee. Merry Christmas, my friends! Here is an excerpt […]
My little girls love this and ask to watch it over and over. Thanks for sharing, Sonia!
The day dawned bright and beautiful; a perfect day for a baptism down at Dove Hollow, I said. Daddy agreed. I snatched your vintage gown down from the hanger in the living room and gathered up your brothers and sisters. We went as we were. You were excited to be going somewhere and you cheerfully […]
I was folding clothes in front of the tv that morn. 6 months pregnant with Jace. I watched in horror. I watched it live. In an instant I realize how fragile and uncertain life is. Perspective is put in place. My heart breaks for the loved ones of the dead. I went to NYC and […]