“fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.” -Hebrews 12:2 Listen to chapter

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Sunday, December 13, 2020

Home Sweet Home








My "home sweet home" is here, Shady Lane, Tennessee for the last 25 years, but my world__ encompasses various travels both present and past. We named our estate "Heartspun Hilltop Haven", however after my husband passed away, I renamed it "Heartspun Hillside Haven"


Here, is where I am surrounded in steep-hillside woods, sprawling flora, gardens, and wildlife galore____some I wish I could UPS back to their native lands (armadillo, for one).  Home is an extremely delightful place; serenity thrives in my paradise because Jesus walks with me.

I have created an oceanside themed bungalow from a barn!  We began building our dream home 5,000+ square feet, but my husband chose suicide at his employer's, so I moved into the barn.  I could not afford to finish the home I designed with him.

It was small, but it was a roof over my head.  Local Mennonites donated a wrap-around deck on the steep hillside.  I became an authentic hillbilly with a scenic view of the valley.

I wear flip flops year-round unless boots are in demand, despite the foot doctor's brace requirement and mandatory tennis shoes.  I often run around bare feet, even in the cold.  Disability stepped in, along with age issues. Another story, I will tell about in detail.




My front yard is laid back Luau style in the midst of homegrown flowers, including wisteria, and fresh delicious vegetables when the season allows. Although I have had to forego yardwork, I strive to pay others to tend it and stick to flower beds and veggie harvesting.

Despite high dollar designer's predictions or expectations, seashells, driftwood,____ well they will remain in style in my heart and in my home.  Bob and I spent six weeks island hopping in Hawaii in 2002.  I went to attend the Maui Writers Conference.  My heart is still there, despite traveling abroad.

I will add more content often, so visit me often! I will be happy to see you.





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“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.” -Hebrews 12:2 Listen to chapter

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