Vita in Vite (Life in the Vine)

Vita in Vite (Life in the Vine)

A couple of years ago, I had the opportunity to tour a vineyard and learn about the process of growing vines to yield grapes for wine. It is quite fascinating. The vineyard owner told us that the vinedresser must know exactly which branches to prune back and which to...
She Had Weak Eyes

She Had Weak Eyes

Poor Leah. Every time I see this passage of scripture in Genesis 29:17, my heart goes out to Leah, the “weak” eyed girl that apparently wasn’t as beautiful as her sister, Rachel. Actually, she wasn’t beautiful at all, according to this passage....
Little Love Notes

Little Love Notes

There is just something beautiful about a handwritten note that I can’t quite put my finger on to explain it. I think it’s the personal touch it brings and the realization that someone thought enough about you to write something that you would find. And it...
She Had Weak Eyes

Dealing with Betrayal Trauma

I’m pretty sure I walked through one of the darkest nights my soul has ever experienced a couple of years ago. Could have been brought on by grief I have endured from betrayal trauma and it’s never-ending aftereffects. It’s life after the fall...
When My Foot Slips

When My Foot Slips

It has been a rough year. I don’t know about you, but my husband and I faced a myriad of challenges this past year. Here is a quick recap: We both had the flu I had COVID We also had about 4-5 other colds, illnesses, side effects of medications I switched jobs...