Family

May 313 min read

Exercise or Extra-Fries?!

"Life is about moderation," they say. "Incorporate balance," they say. However, when hot, crispy fries lay before me, I need help finding...

Sep 1, 20233 min read

Freshly Baked Bread with a side of Homemade Peach Preserves

The aroma of freshly baked bread permeates my kitchen and, at the same time, takes me back to my childhood. The smell is one mixed with a...

Feb 11, 20222 min read

Searching in the Darkness

She scurried up the pier fence, desperate to examine the water below. Her blond hair moved softly against her face from a gentle breeze,...

Jun 15, 20213 min read

When PopPop's Chair Becomes a Hot Rod

Once upon a time, two little grands climbed up into PopPop’s big office chair and begged for a ride. PopPop was happy to help the little...

Jun 10, 20212 min read

Finding Your Best Future

This morning as I watered my flowers, it began to rain. 🙂 Recently, the project I worked on for hours was undone by another person...

May 7, 20212 min read

Weird Things I Said to My Children

When I started this journey of motherhood, I pictured being a rational and wise mom. I had high expectations and longed for a smooth...

Apr 8, 20213 min read

Taste and See

Once upon a time, two little grandbaby girls spent the night at MiMi’s house. Excited to play the entire next day, they barely slept that...

Apr 4, 20214 min read

The Big Story with the Little Grands

Recently, this Mimi and PopPop visited their Little Grands. In tow were baskets full of surprises, but my favorite is always to give the...

Apr 2, 20212 min read

“But Baby-Girl, Sunday is Coming”

“Mimi, Friday is the sad day,” my (then) three-year-old grand-baby girl softly expressed. Her little mind was attempting to process the...

Mar 25, 20212 min read

A Life-Giving Principle for Busy Women

The small sticky hands wrapped around my bare legs as sobs escaped his pouting lips. Once again, a stern “no” was firmly voiced through...

Dec 25, 20201 min read

From our Home to Yours – Merry Christmas

The Seamon household had two Christmas Gatherings for 2020, but One Lord was Celebrated! Maybe, 2020 is adjusting your holiday plans as...

Dec 18, 20203 min read

Finding Blessings in 2020’s Christmas Challenges

Plans have been rearranged – Again. Ugh! Adjustments have been set in place – Again. Plan B was cancelled and new plans made. Only to be...

Dec 11, 20202 min read

Merry Christmas!

They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Disclaimer: Original Source is Unknown – I am sharing this pic from a FB friend 🙂 I agree,...

Dec 4, 20203 min read

Christmas Hope for Contemporary Hurt

My family buried a precious saint yesterday. “In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33...

Nov 27, 20203 min read

A Hindered But Happy Thanksgiving

The 2020 Seamon Thanksgiving was ambushed. My children and their significant others, the mature grands, and the baby-grands had made...

Nov 20, 20202 min read

2020 Holiday Blues? – Here’s Help!

I have always enjoyed serving rolls and savoring relationships as my family gathers around the Thanksgiving table. Typically, I count the...

Jul 31, 20203 min read

Attitudes Are Won Within

It was early morning, but I was already running late. I sluggishly made my way to the kitchen and was met by a significant problem....

Jun 11, 20202 min read

“Mimi, You Need to Fix Yourself”

It has been a loooooooonng five weeks of healing. Ninety-eight percent of the time, I have worn no makeup, did not fix my hair, and lived...

May 28, 20203 min read

Neti Pots and Grad School

Hello ladies! Some of you won’t know who I am, but my name is Daniel. It’s very lovely to meet you! I’m Becky’s third child, second son,...

May 21, 20202 min read

Keep Teaching-They Hear Us!

A Special guest post by my daughter Lauren Thrasher The past two years has brought many changes for our family. Things like becoming a...