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Author: maflake
I am a retired middle school media specialist, a writer, a wife and mother, a runner, a reader, a gardener and a seeker of God. I live in an antebellum home in Northwest Georgia with my husband.
Come away and rest
Each January I feel bittersweet as I pack up the tree ornaments and Nativities, each one holding a memory of a special person, trip, or time in my life. But while I miss the warm tree lights on these cold winter mornings, I breathe a sigh of relief to have another Christmas season behind me.… Continue reading Come away and rest
The Year I Skipped Christmas
This year is a joyful time for me, but I have many friends who are struggling with grief and loneliness at this holiday time. The following is a reprint of an article I wrote last year for the Lighthouse Connection's Refresh Magazine. My prayer is that it will bring you hope if you are in… Continue reading The Year I Skipped Christmas
Exciting News!
Exciting news coming in 2023 - (drumroll) - I will be publishing my first book, Moving Beyond: Maneuvering Through Life's Changes! This is a devotional book about dealing with the transitions in our lives. Watch this space after the New Year for a cover reveal, created by the talented Grey Von Cannon. As we enter… Continue reading Exciting News!
Interrupted
On the Sunday night after Thanksgiving, I drove home from the Hanging of the Green service at my church, basking in the warmth of the simple joy of hearing the children sing and greeting friends. My Advent Season was off to a wonderful start. It was dark and I decided to take the backroads home… Continue reading Interrupted
Under the Magnolia Tree 