This is a 50th birthday gift to myself – I hope it’s also a gift to you. In starting Above & Beyond, I’m giving myself the gift of time, or really permission, to stop and write about what I love; my Lord, my family and life!
I plan to write about -
-loving the man of my dreams
-living life with children young and old
-making a home for life to grow in
-educating the next generation
-being still in a world that never stops
I pledge not to post -
-endless details about my day…boring
-how to cook things…I’m no gourmet chef
-complaints about the job…I signed up for this
Come, visit anytime! I hope you leave… inspired.
The Lord is faithful, His word is true, children are a blessing and all of Heaven is on your side!

















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I’m so glad your blog is up and running … I can’t wait to glean some wisdom from your journey.
I’m so excited about your blog, it looks great!!
Thanks Beth. I really appreciate the PR on your site!
Take care of that baby.
Looks great! I know that this will be a source of encouragement and inspiration to many people to celebrate their life.
I am looking forward to reading your blog. I have heard great things about you from my sister, Amy Powell. I am pretty new to this motherhood world and I am always looking for ideas to do a better job with this huge responsibility. Thanks for being willing to share your wisdom!
Debi,
You are inspiring! How you find time to do all you do and with such excellence is amazing. I will be a “regular customer” to your blog!
I am so excited about your blog! I have loved the times that I was able to visit your home. You have an incredible family! God bless you as you encourage and share with others! Thanks!
Welcome to the blog world Mom! Sooo glad you joined it!
Thanks Hannah – I’m glad to finally be here.
Sure love that pic!
Oh I’m so thrilled you have your blog up! This will be such a huge blessing to me, and to so many others. Thank you for openly sharing your wisdom, experience, and heart with us. Praying you are doubly blessed in return! Love you!
Welcome to the world of blogging! May you bless others and be blessed through this experience. I stopped by via Darcy’s tweet that you’d started a blog. She’s worked with me through several blog designs and she is one in a million!!
Debi,
My daughter-in-law told me about your site. It is beautiful and I am excited about dropping by and reading. I never see you, but it seems our family’s path continue to cross. Blessings on your gift to yourself, and the inspiration it will give to others.
Janette Wright
Janette,
It’s good to hear from you. Your husband bragged about your pillows you make.
You’ve inspired me with the birth of your little one!
Bless you!
Thank you Debi! I am so excited about your blog. I’m thinking about all of my friends that I want to let in on the news. You’re an inspiration to all of us! <