UPDATE: The item below was published in May 2012. I feel compelled to add to the story – a testament to God's faithfulness. That little...

APRIL 2012 - That window in time when every young dreamer is told to bury her individuality, unique talents and special gifts in favor of...

APRIL 2012 - It all started with a suggestion in the right-hand column of my Facebook page: Fortenberry Genealogy. I’ve always wondered...

MARCH 2012 - I was all prepared to brag on my boy. At 15, he woke up about 4:30 a.m., got showered and dressed for a planned 5:30 a.m....

JANUARY 2012 - Things have been a little rough lately. Never mind the details, just know that January has just been a series of...

JANUARY 2012 - There are many, many reasons why I love my son. I love the fact that he is a guitar genius, that he makes great grades...

DECEMBER 2011 - Christmas is a difficult holiday for me. I’ve done it to myself, allowing my brain to fill with sentimentals, and hopeful...

DECEMBER 2010 - My Aunt Connie loved Christmas. I'm not sure how her love for the holiday began, but I vividly remember when I was first...

NOVEMBER 2010 - In my heart of hearts what I really wish for each Thanksgiving is a long, Norman Rockwell table filled with Paula Deen...