by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 28, 2012 | Friends, Miracles
Today is for remembering our veterans. I doubt there’s anyone who doesn’t know at least one veteran. Most of my family members who have served are gone now, but I’m fortunate to live down the street from a WWII veteran. I’ve mentioned my...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 25, 2012 | Friends, Miracles, Nature, Thistle, Waiting
1) Watching puppies play. And this includes my year-and-a-half old puppy who loves to pair up with 6 and 7-month-olds at the dog park. 2) Cups of hot tea. Preferably in a china cup with real tea leaves, but a tea bag and mug will do. 3) My husband wrapping his arms...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 21, 2012 | Miracles, Nature, Thistle, Waiting
I love to go hiking in the spring just so I can ferret out wildflowers. Trout lilies, showy orchis, trillium and dwarf iris are all pretty common in my area. The real prizes are lady slippers (I’ve found pink, but never yellow), shooting stars and the trailing...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 14, 2012 | Miracles, Poetry
There are several reasons that I write. 1) I love writing. Even before I knew how to write, I would find blank paper and fill it up with scribbles. I liked how those lines and lines of pretend words looked. Imagine how thrilled I was once I learned the alphabet! 2) I...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | May 11, 2012 | Friends, Miracles, Waiting
Here’s what I remember: Playing ring around the rosey in the side yard where the sweet william bloomed. Games of button, button, who’s got the button, hide and seek, crazy eights and old maid. Cutting roses, flags (irises), mountain laurel and peonies from...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 27, 2012 | Friends, Miracles
Sixteen years ago today I slipped into scandalous underwear and then a wedding gown at my grandmother’s house. Talk about a once-in-a-lifetime experience! My dear friend Jennifer and I spent the morning making our own bouquets at the kitchen table. Queen...
