Today’s my nineteenth wedding anniversary, and I can honestly say we’ve been through thick and thin, both literally and metaphorically. ;) It’s funny, because when I started creating the header graphic for this post, all I had in mind was the title. I originally intended to focus on book length—you know, thick books and thin […]
Love is… Part 1
We are officially past the “love” month. Except, I think we should make EVERY month a time to love–to show it, to feel it, to receive it (sometimes the hardest thing). For the foreseeable future, I plan to write posts based on 1 Cor. 13–the LOVE chapter. Some of my posts will be devotional in […]
Never Imagined, Part 1
I sometimes struggle with what to post about. I’m sure nobody else ever has that problem. *snicker* As I thought about how busy the rest of the year is going to be, I realized that I have something perfect to share with the Inspy Romance audience! Let me introduce you to “Never Imagined,” a short […]
A Princess and Her Gown, Part Three
(Read part one and two here.) Sharon’s heart ached as she watched her daughter through the bridal boutique glass. Elsie looked so radiant standing in front of the three-way mirror, dressed in a beaded and lace gown. The cap sleeve bodice with its illusion neckline, hugged her soft curves, her silky curls spilling from the matching […]
A Princess and Her Gown P. 2
(Read part one here) Elsie stared, wide-eyed, at the glamorous dresses displayed before her, all well over $5,000. “Your dress has been taken care of.” By who? Certainly not her parents, nor could Jack afford such a gift, though he’d told her numerous times he’d give her the world if he could. […]
A Princess and Her Gown–A Short Story
Oh, to be a princess, even if for but one day! And if you’ve ever been married, you know this fantasy, one enacted by countless little girls of all cultures and from all generations, can and does happen. It’s called your wedding day! A few weeks ago, while perusing antique stores, my daughter and I […]