by Elaine McAllister | May 21, 2017 | Faith, Family, Life
I’ll never forget that time! Though decades have passed, the memory remains palpable! It was the late 1970s. Jim and I had been married a few years, and though we had agreed to wait at least five years to start a family, I found myself yearning for motherhood....
by Elaine McAllister | May 6, 2017 | Family, Fitness, Life, Simplify, Uncategorized
The pendulum is swinging, and with it comes a promise of freedom! Freedom from stuff! Freedom from bulging closets and overstuffed drawers. Freedom from colored plastic totes, methodically organized and labeled, but full of even more stuff! You see, I’m the daughter...
by Elaine McAllister | May 3, 2017 | Faith, Family, Friends, Life, Thankfulness
I posted a few things I’m thankful for the other day — I’ll continue that list, today… I’m thankful for seasons. For change. For the freshness of Spring after a harsh Winter. For the promise of Winter after a harsh Summer. For the seasons...
by Elaine McAllister | May 2, 2017 | Elder Care, Family, Life, Thankfulness
He’s a giant! Always a great believer in the power of a positive attitude! Ornery, and full of spunk! I remember – in years past – whenever he was asked how he was doing, his standard response was “if I was any better, I’d be twins!” Full of spunk, and equally...
by Elaine McAllister | Mar 20, 2017 | Family
Spring thaws and heavy rains would often cause the winding creek to overflow its banks, making it necessary for the county to pour a concrete high water bridge on this rarely traveled road. The concrete allowed local traffic to ford the creek and continue on their way...
by Elaine McAllister | Mar 19, 2017 | Family
He’s on two and I’m on three, Just as happy as we can be, Sun on our back and wind in our face, Riding together all over the place! No more time sheets – no alarms! Praying God keeps us from harm. He’s on two and I’m on three, Doin’ life together – it’s how it should...
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