It's Then Sings My Soul Saturday when I link up with Amy of Signs, Miracles and Wonders. The song I chose for this week is "Strong Enough" by Matthew West .  I've always considered myself to be a strong person.  But my personal strength can get in the way at times. Instead of looking to 'self' for strength, I need to allow God to be my strength.  I need to come to the end of 'myself' and allow Him to work in me and through me.  That's real strength. Where does your strength come from? Blessings and love,

Last week was Teacher Appreciation Week.  It was my very first celebration like this and ...I loved it! For the 25 years I worked as a nurse, I never experienced anything like this.  But I guess patients come and go while teachers get to stay with the same students and parents all year. This is how Heidi and my desks looked all week. Many of the children brought in a flower or two for each of us.  They were all so lovely and our room smelled awesome. There was a lily in the bunch and three year old Lily got a kick out of that.  She said "That's…

Happy Mother's Day! Roses and coffee ... a great combo for me.  Can we talk? I used to struggle with Mother's Day.  My mom died six years ago and ...I miss her so much .  I was unable to have children. I truly believe mothers should be celebrated and honored. But I would find myself cringing inwardly like I was a failure when the mothers were asked to stand on Sunday morning in church.  I'm sure many women who struggle with infertility can identify. Fast forward many years.  I'm now well past child bearing age. And God has blessed me.  …