The Summer Kitchen by Lisa Wingate

I am reading this book right now, and it is wonderful. Basically the words of the author exemplify the teachings of Mother Teresa when she said, "In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love." This is one of my favorite quotes and it applies to what this book/author is trying to say to the reader. I have read many of Lisa Wingate's books, but I think this one may very well be my favorite. Do yourself a favor and read this book!

Can you tell that I admire Mother Teresa and all she stood for? If, in my life, I am able to show even a small percentage of the kindness shown by this incredible servant of the Lord I will have been a success. Live your life in such a way that you are a drop in the ocean of service to others.


"Works of love are works of peace" Mother Teresa

"We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean. But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop." Mother Teresa

Music City Moments

Stef had fall break last week so my mom and I flew to Nashville to have fun with her. We went to the All for the Hall concert (it was fabulous), the Country Music Hall of Fame (so much history), and for my 45th birthday we attended the Grand Ole Opry performance with Vince Gill closing out the show (I absolutely love his music; what a talented man). We shopped, ate, and enjoyed the wonderful Nashville hospitality - such friendly people.

"Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." ~ Berthold Auerbach