What do you wish you could do more every day? Slow down and just relax. Life truly doesn’t have to be so stressful. I am learning this and I find it extremely refreshing. So what if the clothes don’t get washed every Wednesday. The dirty hamper will still be full on Friday or Saturday? Relax.… Read more

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Which animal would you compare yourself to and why? I have always been a bear. So, I am not just the typical mother bear. Something within me longs to help others when I see them struggle. I will put them on my back of prayer and will provide encouragement. I will fight to keep them… Read more

Where would you go on a shopping spree? Geesh! Unless you are independently wealthy we are all going to be heading to the local grocery store for a spending spree!!! Read more

What is your middle name? Does it carry any special meaning/significance? My mother named me Rita Elaine after my beautiful Aunt Rita from England. I went by my middle name all through my childhood and still am called Elaine by family and friends. Thirteen months after I was born my mom and dad brought home… Read more

What is the last thing you learned? I got a new iPhone this month! Lord, help me! I had my old iPhone for seven years so, to say I am having a hard time adjusting is mild! Yesterday afternoon I was trying to make out my weekly grocery order on the Kroger mobile app.  When… Read more

How has a failure, or apparent failure, set you up for later success? Oh, I could write a whole book on this subject. I have had many failures in my life which led me to greater blessings.  In retrospect I don’t think I will tell you about just one incident. Instead, I want to tell… Read more

You’re writing your autobiography. What’s your opening sentence? I am the product of a hard working family who raised me on our farm named Looneyville. Read more