Girls Getaway

We whisked Kathy away for a special birthday celebration.


She had no idea until we showed up.

She is possessed with an extra generous heart, bubbling with fun.  So we tried to give her some.

You can see if we succeeded.


I was wedded to my camera for  most of our time together.


I poured all of the images into this video.  This was my first effort at a slide show/video of this sort.  It's pretty rough, and all of the images are straight out of the camera (no editing.)


Hope you enjoy it.


And are inspired to try something like this yourself.


I used Windows Movie Maker, a free download.


Creating this project caused me to relive the delights of the weekend, and to experience a renewed gratitude for all of the dear women in my life.

The heartfelt counsel of a friend is as sweet as perfume and incense.

Proverbs 27:9

I am five now!

We had a birthday celebration this week.


Five years ago,this little one showed up three months ahead of schedule.  Teeny, tiny baby girl was a special guest at the NICU for only 51 days.  Woo hoo!

Holding Piper (five weeks old) for the first time.

Then came heart surgery, breathing challenges, sensory issues,  multiple hospitalizations. 

Look at her now!  Her mother is her greatest advocate, making sure she receives the extra programs and care her special needs require.

Big sighs of gratitude.


". . . I am fearfully and wonderfully made . . ."  Psalm 139:14