Paige - the Newport Ladies Book Club Series by Annette Lyon

When change is needed in her life, Paige and her two little boys move to California to start their life without her unfaithful ex-husband. She needs to know who she is as a woman and if she can give her boys what they need on her own? She decides to join a book club in hopes of making new friends—ones who wouldn’t judge her. The ladies in the book club become a much needed support as she tries to do so. She meets a wonderful man who treats her like a queen and helps her realize how amazing she is. Through the books they read as a group, she finds the answers that will help her stay true to her beliefs. Her new friends are there to give support and help increase her confidence as she moves forward. I love the way she describes what she thinks of her new friends…”we were definitely an interesting tapestry of personalities, one I’d come to treasure.” Paige is a wonderful read! I thoroughly enjoyed every word!

Live Each Day to the Fullest!

I recently found out that one of our good friends, Randall Gilbert, passed away last night. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts go out to his family. Here are a few thoughts that came to mind....Live each day to the fullest. Say "I love you" to those you care about. Treat others with kindness and respect. You never know, it may be the last time you get that opportunity. God calls us home on His time and we never know when that might be. Make every moment count. I am so thankful for those who have come across my path through the years. I love you all and I am so grateful to have you as family and friends. Thank you for making each day brighter!

Mothers

I am very grateful for my mother! The things she has taught me will be with me always. I am more than blessed to be a mother. I have such wonderful children and I love them so much! Each one of them has a different personality, different likes and dislikes, different talents and abilities which make our family well rounded. Thank you for the love and appreciation that you showed me yesterday. Thank you mom for showing me what it means to be a mother.

Daisy

None of us are immune from trial and adversity in our lives. God allows each of us-no matter our skin color, our religion, our marital status, or our age-to experience difficult things in life. Fortunately he puts people in our lives to support us and help us get through those difficult times. Daisy has always done things on her own, but she now realizes that she doesn't have to go through life alone. She relies on new-found friendships to help her face this new experience in her life. She gains new insight to her past and finds hope in her new future. This is a great read and Josie Kilpack has a writing style that you'll thoroughly enjoy!