Uplifting Stories

Girl Time Mar 4, 2025
The Matriarch Mar 8, 2024
This is My Heart Feb 24, 2024
Have I Got a Story for You! Sep 30, 2022
3,000 Days May 28, 2021
Ask, and Ye Shall Receive May 19, 2021
In a Matter of Moments Apr 17, 2021
Day 330: God is Listening...All the Time Feb 9, 2021
Day 299: Salve to a Sore Place Jan 9, 2021
Day 290: The Story of What Might Have Been Dec 31, 2020
Day 284: Special Delivery...Just in Time for Christmas! Dec 23, 2020
Day 279: Be Careful What You Wish For Dec 18, 2020
Day 275: Going on a Treasure Hunt Dec 14, 2020
Day 158: Burning Down My Memories Aug 23, 2020
Day 157: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way... Aug 22, 2020
Day 152: Crisis Fatigue...Stepping Away With a Soft Heart Aug 17, 2020
Day 145: Steadfast Through the Storms Aug 10, 2020
Day 142: Having Trouble Feeling Good? Aug 7, 2020
Day 141: We Are All Different...Yet We Are One Aug 6, 2020
Day 118: The Books from Beyond Jul 14, 2020
Day 70: Learning New Skills May 25, 2020
Day 55: A Different Kind of Mother’s Day! May 10, 2020
Day 31: The Redbud and Dogwood are Blooming! Apr 16, 2020
Day 26: Here Chick, Chick, Chick Apr 11, 2020
Day 8: This Little Piggy Stayed Home Mar 24, 2020
What Happens if Nothing Happens? Mar 16, 2020
Sweet Caroline Mar 9, 2020
The Party’s (Almost) Over Feb 13, 2020
Please Share...the Last Chance for Raffle Tickets! Feb 12, 2020
Seeking Comfort in an Uncomfortable World Dec 31, 2019
Big Loss + Big Growth = Big Changes in 2020 Dec 18, 2019
Definition of a WV Holler Dec 13, 2019
It’s a KISS Christmas - Keep it Simple, Santa! Dec 11, 2019
Love to the Rescue Dec 10, 2019
It’s Feel Good Friday Dec 6, 2019
Recovery Day Dec 3, 2019
When Kindness Matters Most Nov 30, 2019
Motivation Monday: Kindness Matters! Nov 25, 2019
Refill Your Cup Nov 24, 2019
Story Update: Little Gwen Nov 20, 2019
Healing and Scars and Joy Nov 19, 2019
Good Fences Make Good Neighbors: Setting and Keeping Boundaries Nov 16, 2019
Shelves of Memories Nov 12, 2019
Tell Me About Yourself Nov 11, 2019
Between the Trees Oct 27, 2019
Time Travel Oct 26, 2019
Less is More Oct 24, 2019
Coffee with Wanda Belle Oct 23, 2019
Waiting for Home Oct 20, 2019
Eat, Pray, Camp! Oct 16, 2019
All Good Things... Oct 7, 2019
Setting up the “Spare Room” Oct 5, 2019
We’ve Come a Long Way Baby! Sep 16, 2019
The Really REALLY Big Show! Sep 15, 2019
Full Moon...Friday the 13th Sep 13, 2019
There is Another Sep 9, 2019
Let Things Go Sep 8, 2019
Stitched with Love Sep 6, 2019
Soft Hands Sep 5, 2019
Random Acts of Kindness...Senseless Acts of Beauty Sep 3, 2019
The Tug of War Sep 2, 2019
Dining Alone Sep 1, 2019
GRIEF + TIME = grief Aug 29, 2019
Do You Remember When.....? Aug 20, 2019
Bowling Season Has Begun Aug 19, 2019
“Let The Sun Shine...” Aug 18, 2019
A Vivid Imagination Aug 13, 2019
There’s an Adventure Coming... Aug 12, 2019
A Farm Girl at Heart...sans Shoes Aug 11, 2019
The DMV & Me Aug 9, 2019
No Worse for the Wear Aug 2, 2019
Abundance Jul 29, 2019
One of These Things is Not Like the Other...a BABY! Jul 28, 2019
A Glimpse of Heaven Jul 25, 2019
One Small Step Jul 21, 2019
Hand it Over Jul 20, 2019
Revisiting Memories Jul 13, 2019
Saying Goodbye to TOW-Wanda! Jul 12, 2019
Swift Water Jul 10, 2019
Quality Time Jul 8, 2019
Making “Little” Memories! Jul 7, 2019
The Mother-Daughter Dance Jul 2, 2019
America’s Bread Basket is Baking! Jun 30, 2019
Travel: Lotsa Learnin’ Goin’ On Here! Jun 29, 2019
Road Trip: Can’t Keep a Good Gal Down! Jun 28, 2019
A Tidy Purchase Jun 26, 2019
Home Again, Home Again! Jun 23, 2019
The Deep South Jun 22, 2019
Vacations: Past & Present Jun 21, 2019
A Sweet Treat...Yarn! Jun 19, 2019
Happy Birthday! Jun 13, 2019
Van Life Jun 10, 2019
One Hour & Thirty-Five Dollars = A Haircut Jun 6, 2019
Finding my Father Jun 5, 2019
Field of Dreams Jun 4, 2019
From Beast to Beauty Jun 1, 2019
Keep Moving Forward...Always May 31, 2019
Severe Weather May 30, 2019
Gracious Conversations May 29, 2019
Praying for Others May 28, 2019
Smoke May 26, 2019
Wascally Wabbits! May 23, 2019
A Lovely Summer Evening May 20, 2019
Farm Life is a Good Life May 17, 2019
Wednesday Evening Walkabout May 16, 2019
A Quiet Place May 15, 2019
Camp Hair...Don’t Care! May 13, 2019
What a Hoot!!! May 12, 2019
My View May 10, 2019
Rainy Days May 5, 2019
I Choose Joy! Apr 30, 2019
Oh...Oh...OBX! Apr 26, 2019
Service, Sunshine, and Seafood Apr 22, 2019
Good Friday Apr 19, 2019
The Beloved Eastern Redbud Apr 18, 2019
Hummers! Apr 15, 2019
Darkness into Light Apr 14, 2019
Memory Recall Apr 11, 2019
Bad Night - Great Day Apr 10, 2019
A Room With a View Apr 8, 2019
TOW-Wanda III: Day 1 - Cleanup Apr 7, 2019
What a CRAZY Week! Apr 6, 2019
The Third Generation Apr 5, 2019
Vibrant Women Apr 1, 2019
Girl Campers Mar 31, 2019
Getting Healthy Mar 30, 2019
The Ponderosa Mar 27, 2019
Widowed or Single? Mar 26, 2019
Into the Woods Mar 25, 2019
Sunday Memories Mar 24, 2019
From Wounded to Awakened Mar 20, 2019
A Night Out Mar 18, 2019
Kiss Me...I’m 23% Irish! Mar 17, 2019
Heaven Sent Mar 15, 2019
Angelversary Mar 12, 2019
Tap Tap Tap Mar 11, 2019
Spring Ahead Mar 9, 2019
Feed Me! Mar 7, 2019
A Change of Scenery Mar 6, 2019
March Forth Mar 4, 2019
Writing and Praying Feb 27, 2019
Memories Feb 18, 2019
Another Peaceful Day Feb 17, 2019
On Loving...Unconditionally Feb 14, 2019
I Need That Joy... Feb 6, 2019
Happy Mind, Happy Life Feb 5, 2019
What Do You Call A Knit Cap? Feb 3, 2019
Building up my Stash Jan 27, 2019
Happy Feet Jan 26, 2019
The Poet - From Darkness into Light Jan 20, 2019
German Comfort Food Jan 19, 2019
Finding the Right Tools Jan 18, 2019
Little Vintage Campers Jan 16, 2019
The Difference Between “With” and “Without” Jan 15, 2019
It’s a Winter Tree, Ok? Jan 11, 2019
Johnny & Jaxx...A Story of Devotion Jan 10, 2019
Into the Light Jan 9, 2019
Transformation Jan 8, 2019
Thwarting a Spiritual Attack Jan 5, 2019
Snatched From the Jaws of Death Jan 4, 2019
We Rise by Lifting Others Up Jan 3, 2019
Hope AND Joy! Jan 2, 2019
Gwendolyn’s Journey with Arthrogryposis Dec 30, 2018
Looking for the Light Dec 29, 2018
The Story of the Traveling Bowling Shirt Dec 27, 2018
Say “I Love You” With a Little Yarn & a Lotta Love Dec 18, 2018
Forgiveness Equals Freedom Dec 17, 2018
The Pleasure of Needlearts Dec 16, 2018
The Farm: Sharing My Happy Place Dec 15, 2018
Kitchen Comforts Dec 11, 2018
The Ghosts of Christmas Past Dec 8, 2018
Finding a Friend Dec 7, 2018
The Secret to a Good Relationship Dec 5, 2018
Plantar-Palmar Psoriasis: A Conundrum Dec 3, 2018
Grandma Lois’ Very Best Chocolate Cake Dec 1, 2018
Somewhere Over the Rainbow...Bluebirds Fly Nov 29, 2018
Loving What Is Nov 19, 2018
The Bad News vs The Good News Nov 16, 2018
Cold Weather Comfort Food Nov 14, 2018
The Gem Roller Organ Nov 11, 2018
Remaining Hopeful in a Hopeless World Nov 9, 2018
Election Day and The BBC Nov 7, 2018
Photographic Memories Oct 31, 2018
The Beginnings of a New Life Oct 29, 2018
Trick or Treat! Oct 28, 2018
Here Comes the Bride Oct 17, 2018
The Harder Side of Love Oct 16, 2018
Sparkles and Sunshine Oct 13, 2018
The Side Effects of Obedience Oct 12, 2018
Instant Gratification Oct 3, 2018
I’m a Risk-taking Storyteller Oct 2, 2018
Plan B Sep 30, 2018
He Who Lives in Me... Sep 29, 2018
Not Today, Devil! Sep 27, 2018
A Change of Status Sep 25, 2018
The Feeling of Prayers Sep 24, 2018
A Change is Gonna Come... Sep 22, 2018
Camping with the Girls Sep 7, 2018
Vaya con Dios, Colorado! Jul 25, 2018
The Pillar of Truth Jul 12, 2018
It’s Popsicle Time! Jun 27, 2018
Let Freedom Ring! Jun 24, 2018
Flying My Kite Jun 21, 2018
Drink Coffee...Pray Boldly Jun 17, 2018
This Man KNOWS How Old I Am Jun 13, 2018
The Long Way ‘Round Jun 12, 2018
The Power of Words May 31, 2018
Campfire and Conversation May 21, 2018
Campfire...Nature’s Therapist May 17, 2018
I’m Walkin’ on Sunshine May 16, 2018
The Royal Wedding May 15, 2018
Still Praying Together May 13, 2018
Mother’s Day Weekend May 12, 2018
Keep Walking May 11, 2018
Gardening May 10, 2018
Dream a Little Dream of Me 2.0 May 5, 2018
Waking Up Apr 27, 2018
Sacrosanct Apr 14, 2018
Coveting Spring Apr 7, 2018
My Source of Peace Mar 21, 2018
God Always Knows Mar 11, 2018
Change Your Focus Mar 2, 2018
West Virginia Wanderings Feb 28, 2018
Date Night Feb 27, 2018
My Love Has a Name Feb 26, 2018
I’ll Pray for You Feb 24, 2018
“I Think We Woke Up The Children...” Feb 22, 2018
A Taste of Spring Feb 21, 2018
Love is an Action Word Feb 19, 2018
The Mountain Feb 18, 2018
My Funny Valentine Feb 14, 2018
I Am Enough Feb 7, 2018
The Eagles Have Landed! Feb 5, 2018
Skeletons in the Closet Feb 4, 2018
Digging in the Past Feb 3, 2018
The Smallest of Worlds Feb 2, 2018
The Gift That Keeps on Giving Feb 1, 2018
Boundaries Jan 29, 2018
The Is The Day The Lord Hath Made Jan 28, 2018
A Very Good Memory Jan 25, 2018
In the Beginning Jan 22, 2018
Savor the Sweet Jan 20, 2018
Catching Up Jan 19, 2018
Tucking in with Tea Jan 18, 2018
Time’s Up Jan 17, 2018
On Being Loved Jan 16, 2018
“The Umbrella Incident” or “How to Feed Your Man” Jan 13, 2018
Here Comes the Rain Jan 12, 2018
A Welcome Sight Jan 10, 2018
Old Friends Jan 8, 2018
Epiphany Jan 7, 2018
Greater is the One Jan 6, 2018
Deep Freeze Jan 5, 2018
On Being Brave Jan 4, 2018
Surviving the Climb Jan 3, 2018
“Ramona and Her Pet Burro, Bob” or “How My Memory Has Changed Since Mr. Virgo Died” Jan 2, 2018
Out With the Old...In With the New!!! Jan 1, 2018
True Love Has No End Dec 31, 2017
Let Me Entertain You Dec 30, 2017
Doing the Right Thing Dec 29, 2017
Hygge = Comfort Dec 28, 2017
Santa IS Real Dec 24, 2017
UPDATE: Snowy Owl Rescued Dec 23, 2017
Here We Go a’Wassailing Dec 22, 2017
Messages From Beyond Dec 21, 2017
The Great Snowy Owl Dec 20, 2017
The Modem of the Mind Dec 19, 2017
Deportment & Etiquette: Useful Skills or Out-of-Date Sexism? Dec 17, 2017
Things That Make Me Smile Dec 16, 2017
The Happy Accident Dec 15, 2017
Let’s Take a Ride on the Brain Train Dec 14, 2017
Change Dec 12, 2017
A New Old Tradition Dec 11, 2017
It’s That Time of Year Dec 10, 2017
A Lost Art Dec 7, 2017
He Loves Me...”Like That” Dec 5, 2017
Making Progress Dec 4, 2017
The Rheostat Dec 3, 2017
MORE Christmas Memories Dec 2, 2017
Johnny and Punkin Spice Dec 1, 2017
The Shift Nov 29, 2017
The Stick Tree Nov 28, 2017
The Ghosts of Christmas Past Nov 27, 2017
With Gratitude Nov 23, 2017
You Never Know Nov 20, 2017
Things That Make Me Smile Nov 16, 2017
Letting Out Your Inner Child Nov 14, 2017
When Things Get Messy Nov 13, 2017
The Closet Christian Nov 11, 2017
Brushing Up Against The Past Nov 10, 2017
What Have I Done??? Nov 9, 2017
Getting Cozy Nov 8, 2017
Sweetness Nov 5, 2017
I Spy With My Little Eye... Nov 4, 2017
The Promise Nov 3, 2017
The Information Age Nov 2, 2017
Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star Nov 1, 2017
Free Refills Oct 31, 2017
The Art of Aging Oct 29, 2017
Soup...Nature’s Tranquilizer Oct 28, 2017
Farmhouse Obsession Oct 26, 2017
Comfort Food Oct 25, 2017
Turning Back Time Oct 23, 2017
I Am Not Alone Oct 19, 2017
A Bird's Eye View Oct 18, 2017
Getting Bolder: Stories, Not Stuff Oct 17, 2017
Magic Hands Oct 12, 2017
Free Spirit Oct 11, 2017
A Little R&R Oct 9, 2017
From Long Horns to Long Rifles Oct 8, 2017
Losing Your Sense of Direction Oct 6, 2017
Grandma's Spoon Sep 28, 2017
Two-Lane Blacktop Sep 27, 2017
Tethered to God Sep 25, 2017
Back in the Saddle! Sep 23, 2017
My Lot in Life Sep 16, 2017
Ooooom-Pa-Pa! Sep 15, 2017
He Will Cover You With His Feathers Sep 14, 2017
Mountain Music Sep 13, 2017
The Jersey Girls Sep 12, 2017
Flatfootin' to the Fiddle Sep 4, 2017
The Good Ol' Days Sep 3, 2017
An Unlikey Pair Sep 2, 2017
Words Sep 1, 2017
The Gift Aug 31, 2017
A Surprising Find Aug 30, 2017
A Walk in the Park Aug 29, 2017
Forgiveness Aug 28, 2017
Back on the Farm Aug 26, 2017
Ahhhh...Indiana! Aug 24, 2017
Back to Business as Usual? Not so Fast! Aug 22, 2017
Umbraphiles...The Shadow Lovers Aug 20, 2017
My Hometown Aug 17, 2017
Curiosity Aug 16, 2017
Road Trip: Day Twenty-Six..."On Sharing" Aug 2, 2017
Road Trip, Day Twenty-Four..."In Jesus' Name" Jul 31, 2017
Road Trip: Day Twenty..."Another Day in Paradise" Jul 26, 2017
Road Trip: Day Nineteen..."The Long Slog" Jul 25, 2017
Road Trip: Day Seventeen..."Family First" Jul 23, 2017
Road Trip: Day Sixteen..."Tour Director" Jul 22, 2017
Road Trip: Day Fifteen "Focus" Jul 21, 2017
Road Trip: Day Fourteen..."My Person" Jul 20, 2017
Road Trip: Day Thirteen..."In Him" Jul 19, 2017
Road Trip: Day Twelve..."He Sent Me Birds" Jul 18, 2017
Road Trip: Day Eleven..."You Are Worthy" Jul 17, 2017
Road Trip: Day Ten..."She Is My Crown" Jul 16, 2017
Road Trip: Day Nine..."Chill" Jul 15, 2017
Road Trip: Day Eight..."What a Feeling!" Jul 14, 2017
Road Trip: Day Five..."So Near, Yet So Far" Jul 11, 2017
Road Trip: Day 4 Jul 10, 2017
Road Trip: Day Three Jul 9, 2017
Fun Around a Campfire Jul 8, 2017
On the Road Again! Jul 7, 2017
A Room With A View Jul 5, 2017
The Weekend Walkabout Jul 3, 2017
TOW-Wanda is Home! Jul 2, 2017
When "I" Becomes "We" Jul 1, 2017
That One Day in June Jun 26, 2017
On Being Patient Jun 24, 2017
There is Hope Jun 22, 2017
Summer Nights Jun 21, 2017
Beyond Coincidence Jun 20, 2017
Lawzy, Lawzy...What Have I Done? Jun 18, 2017
And So...The Camper Addiction Begins! Jun 17, 2017
She Followed Me Home! Jun 16, 2017
In Transition Jun 15, 2017
Let Your Light Shine Jun 14, 2017
? Will You Still Need Me? ? Jun 13, 2017
Motivation Monday: A Whole Lotta Happy Jun 12, 2017
Getting Filled Up Jun 7, 2017
In My Own Voice Jun 5, 2017
Hallelujah Anyway! May 23, 2017
Road Trip...The Grand Adventure Continues! May 21, 2017
Fire in the Sky May 19, 2017
The Color Green May 18, 2017
My Resting Place May 17, 2017
Oh, Firefly...Wherefore Art Thou? May 16, 2017
The Well Worn Bible May 15, 2017
The Fruit of the Vine May 14, 2017
Caught in a Trap May 13, 2017
Stepping Out in Faith May 12, 2017
Weeding My Garden May 11, 2017
Busy as a Bee May 10, 2017
Old Time Religion May 8, 2017
At Last... May 5, 2017
Home Sweet Home Apr 30, 2017
Life is a Beautiful Thing Apr 29, 2017
Life in the Margins Apr 28, 2017
God Moments Apr 27, 2017
Lord, Take Me Home in the Springtime Apr 19, 2017
Saying Goodbye to Sunshine Apr 16, 2017
Life and Death Apr 15, 2017
Spring Tonic Apr 9, 2017
Anniversaries and Stuff Apr 7, 2017
People are People Apr 4, 2017
From Out of the Blue Mar 29, 2017
Hiking the Farm Mar 26, 2017
The Legacy Mar 19, 2017
We All Rock! Mar 18, 2017
Death by Design - Podcast Mar 17, 2017
The Evidence of Things Unseen Mar 14, 2017
How the Girls Help With My Grief Mar 13, 2017
Perception Mar 8, 2017
My Guardian Angel Mar 7, 2017
Spring is in the Air Feb 20, 2017
The Perfect Day Feb 2, 2017
THE DOOR Jan 27, 2017
OUTSIDE IS FREE Jan 25, 2017
SEE THE STARS Jan 17, 2017
OLD MAMA KITTY Jan 9, 2017
WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN Jan 7, 2017
"UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN" Jan 6, 2017
TONIGHT'S PEACEFUL MOMENT: RESOLUTIONS Jan 5, 2017
IT'S NOT ABOUT YOU...UNLESS IT IS Jan 5, 2017
THE DANCING OF LIFE Jan 4, 2017
AULD LANG SYNE Dec 31, 2016
MY MIRACLE Dec 30, 2016
FLY THE FRIENDLY SKIES Dec 29, 2016
LITTLE: A GRANDCHILD'S HEART Dec 21, 2016
SYNCHRONICITY Dec 12, 2016
BFF's Dec 8, 2016
Give Thanks Nov 24, 2016
The Nest Nov 21, 2016
First Snow Nov 20, 2016
Taking a Moment Nov 19, 2016
Lessons May 2, 2016
Sweet ColoraDOUGH! Jul 15, 2015
Peace. Love. Rock & Roll! Jun 1, 2015
And...it Begins! May 29, 2015
Live the Life May 28, 2015
Sweet Memories Feb 22, 2015
Happy Valentine's Day! Feb 14, 2015
A Message From God Jan 19, 2015
Time of Reflection Jan 12, 2015
Born to Sparkle! Dec 30, 2014
A Special Request Nov 7, 2014
The Well-Seasoned Skillet Oct 30, 2014
Rose Colored Glasses Oct 26, 2014
Anchors Aug 11, 2014
A Simple Life Aug 4, 2014
Memories of Old Jun 23, 2014
Laughter IS the best medicine! Jun 22, 2014
Rerun of the Rocks May 9, 2014
'Til Next Time Apr 28, 2014
Joyfulness Apr 12, 2014
Meanwhile, back on the farm... Apr 8, 2014
The Traveler Mar 30, 2014
Happy St. Patrick's Day! Mar 17, 2014
Springtime in the Rockies Mar 13, 2014
The Pile of Rocks Mar 8, 2014
Travel Tuesday Mar 4, 2014
Valley Hall School. Dutchman Run, Macfarlan, WV Oct 7, 2013
HOME SWEET HOME Jul 9, 2013
SISTERS ON THE FLY AND MY TOW-WANDA SAVED ME Jun 12, 2013
A NEW TRAILER...A NEW LIFE Apr 4, 2013
MARSHMALLOW RANCH Feb 5, 2013