Warriors are…warriors. They wear the blood of the fight and they carry the heavy burdens that the rest of us can not bear. A warrior sees and does things we cannot fathom. A warrior gives every ounce of strength, will, fortitude, and love for the sake of those they will never know. They are rough, […]
I turned 50 this year and wow, what a year! It’s been crazy and fantastic at the same time for our family. So much has changed, yet so much hasn’t. With all the drama of 2020, it’s been forever since I touched this site and tried to write something relevant on this digital page. The […]
Earlier this year my family and I moved from Colorado Springs to a rural community in southwest Missouri. My husband arrived in Missouri first to start working. It was then that he spotted a little red and white sign off the side of the road reading, “Sweets and Smiles Bakery”. Knowing I love coffee shops […]
As I mentioned, the main entertainment for the locals is the lake (love it!). But, we’ve learned that Southerners like their fireworks. Seriously, every day is the 4th of July here.
Since our arrival, there hasn’t been a night without fireworks going off somewhere.
But that’s nothing compared to the cannon.
To be fair, spiders are amazing architects that create beautiful, precise visions. But it’s also a battle and I don’t take prisoners.

Laura Lynn Prather
Avid journaler and reader. I love vintage RVs, scooters, vintage typewriters...daydreamer, enjoy handwritten letters, and passionately love Jesus!