Positively Alene

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Wisdom Builds a House

It’s an historic day. Barack Obama has been sworn in as the 44th President of the United States, and I stand in awe of this country. A country that is strong, bold and free. There is no other like it! While excitement builds over the possibilities before this great nation, I find myself sad. I will miss President Bush and… Read More

How Are You Doing

While I was out and about today I unexpectedly ran into a friend. We visited for a minute when all the sudden she asked, “Alene, how are you doing on your New Years goals?” Need I say more! Paul sums it up in Philippians 3:15-16 MSG. “Let’s keep focused on that goal, those of us who want everything God has… Read More

I Learned that God . . .

Today my oldest daughter, Courtney, turns 21. Happy birthday girl! I can’t believe it. Where did the time go? It seems just yesterday she was the life of the party here in this house. Now she lives in a land far far away. Reflecting back on the last twenty-one years, I am so thankful for Courtney. Not only was she… Read More

Look Back – Leap Ahead

It’s New Years Eve. It’s a great time to look back, then prepare to leap ahead. Look back and count your blessings. View your progress. Every year I sit down with my year ends calendar and review the last 365 days making note of the blessings, progresses and failures. January 1 puts a fresh wind in my sail. It’s a… Read More

Look Back – Leap Ahead

It’s New Years Eve. It’s a great time to look back, then prepare to leap ahead. Look back and count your blessings. View your progress. Every year I sit down with my year ends calendar and review the last 365 days making note of the blessings, progresses and failures. January 1 puts a fresh wind in my sail. It’s a… Read More

Christmas Memories

This is one of my favorite snow globes. Hubby got it for me years ago. The three kids decorating the tree resembled our kids. (OK, Blake didn’t dress in knickers! Hubby made me quit dressing Blake like that when he turned two.)I love this scene though. I gaze into it and it brings back wonderful memories. Snow globes – they… Read More

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