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Dreaming of Summer
Just a song by my son Luke, that I enjoy....http://soundcloud.com/itslukerieke/black-and-white-full Black and White (full) by Luke Rieke
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Just a little prayer
This is from my daughter-in-law's blog.http://thenotsoharriedhousewife.blogspot.com It was so sweet that I just had to pass it on...."My son Micah is very familiar with praying. He hears daddy pray...
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Saying Goodbye to Josh and Melody Simmons
May God Go With You...... Last week at church, we had our annual AHBC Missions Conference. During the Sunday school panel discussion with our missionaries, my water works turned on and I couldn't...
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Adding Kitchen Cabinet Hardware
We finally added hardware to our kitchen cabinets! It was sort of a whim. I went on a date with my hubby to MacArthur Mall. (My husband hates shopping!) Normally, we just walk around and enjoy the...
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Refiners Fire
I received a lovely card recently and this is what it said,Something to Think About:In the 1800s, a group of women met to study the Bible in Dublin. They were puzzled by the words of Malachi 3:3, "And...
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Adding a Built-In Desk in the Loft Area
I have been in such a dilemma concerning my organization (or lack of!) After moving Luke's room downstairs and re-purposing a few pieces of furniture, I was really left with such a mess! For one...
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My 50th Birthday Surprise!
I just turned the big 5-0. Normally, I never even remember how old I am. Really, one year I told people I was 40 when actually I was only 39! aahhh! I jumped started myself into old age!! However, this...
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Repurposing old furniture
I found this piece of furniture on the side of the road during our morning jog. I didn't know what I was going to do with it, but it was such a unique piece of furniture. You aren't going to find this...
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Painting Furniture Turquoise
I don't even remember where I got the little desk, but I always intended to fix it up. At least the brass hardware needed a makeover! I have had it for years now, and I never did one thing to it! In...
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It's Greek to Me and Dancing
Some people marry into money, we married into a Greek family. Well, sort of. Our son Josh married Sarah who is 1/2 Greek. Soula is from Greece. She lived there until she was 12 years old. You would...
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Having a Melody in my Heart
Music is so powerful. Music during a movie sets the tone for suspense and drama. Would Rocky really be able to run up the stairs without his theme song Gonna Fly Now? It also helps us feel...
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What Have I Done Lord Jesus song video
Lovely song at church today. Sung by Anna Flood and Lauren Rieke. Luke Rieke playing the guitar. What Have I Done Lord Jesus(Originally song by Adie)
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Evie Caris is Precious
By now most of you all have heard that my son Josh and his wife Sarah are going to have a girl! Our first Rieke girl!! There was some celebration dances happening with the grandmas that morning! We...
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Grieving for Our Unborn Grandchild
This past Wednesday was especially hard for me. Monday and Tuesday had been a blur, and lack of sleep and a bad cold virus had worn my body down. When I awoke Wednesday, I remembered about a blog I...
View ArticleIt is time for a Colonoscopy!
Now this isn't something that I would usually post to the whole world. But after my husband announced it on facebook and at church, I have no choice but to give you all an update.I was having issues. I...
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My Genuine Prayer Bead Necklace
My friend Lauren has adopted a child from Ethiopia. Adopting from another country doesn't come without a price tag! Lauren and John had to work very hard to raise money to bring Mareto home. You can...
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Well Done Song Video
I just love this song! It has a great message, and it is also so upbeat! My daughter-in-law Lauren and Anna Flood sang it at church Sunday morning. I think they are great! Sweetest voices ever! I have...
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Happy Birthday Lukester!
It is my youngest son's 21st birthday. Wow! Am I really that old? Is he really that old? My guysDave wrote Luke a happy birthday greeting from us both: Um...Mom and I feel a little traumatized that...
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Biking at First Landing Park
Today could not have been a nicer fall day, warm in the sun and cool in the shade. We decided to take our bikes and ride down through First Landing Park (Sea Shore State Park) to the board walk. Thanks...
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My Word for the Year 2013: Words
It has been ages since I have posted anything. I have an excuse, maybe not a very good one. It is just that when life gets hard, I get quiet. When life gets real hard, I get real quiet. In fact, I am...
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