My great-grandfather was a man who had lived through many an adventure. He was one of the few survivors who had put in the Madeira Mamore Railroad through the heart of the rain forest in Brazil 1911-12 (but not before contracting both Typhoid and Malaria). He was in the Cavalry (yes, the guys on horseback…
Author: KiKee
I'm a California girl born and raised (please don't hold that against me) :) with good traditional family faith-based values. In other words not everything is relative to personal feelings, but all is relative to the standard God set to keep us all safe and to get us all safely home. I enjoy many things and will share many of them here: thoughts to consider, lessons learned, recipes, poems, stories, photos.
Is Love the Same as Enabling?
When does love become “enabling”? Healthy love does help enable someone to be their best at who they are and what they do. It can help keep someone focused in healthy channels and keep them from drifting into dangerous waters. “Enabling” (as used here) is a term used to describe an action or lack of…
Christmas Chaos? Count Your Blessings…
Sometimes holidays turn out completely different than planned or hoped. Most days I find myself adjusting far more than adhering to the plan, and that’s ok. As long as no one’s being hurt and you are continually mindful to live intentionally to do what is right to the absolute best of your ability, embrace the…
Giving Thanks…
Sometimes giving thanks and maintaining an “attitude of gratitude” can be a challenge, but just because something is challenging does not mean it is not worthy of our effort. Ever notice how sometimes, even in the midst of a blessing, we can battle feelings and thoughts (aka temptations) that try to ambush and sabotage the…
KiKee’s Koleslaw
This is a really easy coleslaw and tastes great (without having to drive-through somewhere to get some)! And when you make it yourself, you know what’s in it and how it’s been prepared. (That’s always a big plus in my book!) OK, let’s just jump right in. Materials: Food Processor Large Bowl Paring Knife Large…