by Texas Homesteader ~
Many who know us say we’re like newlyweds. There are several simple little things we do to keep the spark in our relationship even after over 20 years of marriage.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Five years ago today I said “Goodbye and good RIDDANCE” to breast cancer. It was one of the darkest and most scary times in my life. And yet, one of my most blessed times as well. Sound odd? Believe me, it does to me too. But I guess sometimes when you’re at the lowest and most fearful point in your life, things happen.
by Texas Homesteader ~
I’m 55 years old, y’all. But here’s the thing – I’m not ashamed of my age. I love being Fifty-Five!
Wait, don’t we all want to appear younger than we are? It’s true that many folks try to do everything they can to fight against showing their age.
In a society that seems to glorify youth, I guess they just feel better about themselves if they look younger than their years. And here’s the important thing – that’s OK!
There’s NO shame in that, y’all – do what makes you happy.
But personally, I’m not in constant pursuit of looking younger than I am. And I’m not gonna lie – it feels pretty good! I’m very happy in my own skin – gray hair, wrinkles & all!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Today’s a special day for me, since April 12th, 2013 was the day I Kicked Cancer To The Curb! Praise God, today I’m still cancer free!
My prayer today is for strength & healing for those still struggling with this awful disease, and to remember those gone way too soon because of it.
~TxH~
by Texas Homesteader ~
RancherMan & I have a mantra: “Sunrises Forever”. For us it means that every new day’s sunrise is a blank slate. A new beginning, a brand new start.
Our sunrise may look different than yours and that’s ok. Today is a day to start new – to do something amazing that works for YOU.
by Texas Homesteader ~
This week a brand new heifer calf was born. There’s nothing quite as tender as a mother’s heart for her baby.
~TxH~
by Texas Homesteader ~
I’ve got lots of gray hair coming in, and I think that’s ok. Read what my newly-emerging ‘Platinum Blonde’ streaks say about my life. Why would I want to change it? I’ve found happiness in life.
by Texas Homesteader
Well, another year is on the record books for the Relay for Life in our area, an all-night relay to raise money for the American Cancer Society and to bring awareness to the evil that is cancer in all its ugly forms.
Back in 2013 my team members walked in my honor as I was going through surgeries & recovery to rid my body of breast cancer. They sent a picture to my mother as I laid in that hospital bed recovering from surgery – she showed it to me with tears in her eyes. How touching that my dear friends were doing something so powerful in my honor.
So the following year I proudly joined the team and experienced my very first Relay for Life. This year is only my second year, but it’s just as meaningful & just as powerful. But why do I participate?
Why would I scramble trying to raise money for the American Cancer Society? And why would I show up on a Friday night and attempt to walk
All. Night. Long?
Why? The answer is simple. HOPE.
