Here is a little science lesson on laughter. "Laughing activates the release of the neurotransmitter, serotonin. Serotonin is a chemical that has a wide variety of functions in the human body. It is sometimes called the happy chemical, because it contributes to wellbeing and happiness. The scientific name for serotonin is 5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT. It …
If…
Two little letters and yet powerful enough to bring both peace and destruction to our lives. And not just to us but to everyone around us! I woke up this past Sunday with a stabbing pain in the back of my head just like I did last weekend. No, not like a hangover headache. Trust …
Process Is Necessary
Thank you for taking the time to read and spend a few moments with me as I share some very special clips of my life journey with you. I was blessed to spend this past week with my sons and daughter-in-law in North Carolina. As I share what the Lord showed me while I …
Adopted
My husband was clear. I was not allowed to feed the cats that came to visit in the yard because they would quickly become part of your family! One day, Mike and I were having a small BBQ, just a few hot dogs. There was this one small cat who had been visiting us occasionally. She …
The Closet
Here I was, sitting on the floor and journaling, when suddenly I looked up at my closet and thought to myself, “I really need to get that organized.” Christmas, spring, summer, and fall decorations along with shoes and clothes all stuffed in one little space. Oh, and lots and lots of memorabilia from two boys …
Weeds In The Garden
While sitting on my back porch one afternoon writing in my journal, I noticed that the grass was way out of control, but this was my husband’s baby. I do not mow the grass. I also looked at two areas that by now could and should have had flowers growing, but that too was overgrown …
Bread of Life!
My first reaction to putting something in our church newsletter was to share an encouragement or praise report. I had a different story I was going to share, until this morning… I was sitting at my kitchen table reading my 15 year old Bible while having a cup of coffee. Yes, it was yet another …
Jackie's Journaling Journey 