Fuquay-Varina is now a growing town, actually two small towns that merged to make one larger, small town, in North Carolina. When the name “Fuquay-Varina” is spoken, the first thing everyone wonders is “how do I pronounce that?” Let’s answer that right now: “Few-kway Va-ree-na.” The name was created by the joining of two small … More Love Letters And Healing Springs: The Story Of Fuquay-Varina

A certain little boy loved the leaves of Fall.                                                                       He had questions to ask, so he stood up tall.                                                            Earnestly,  he inquired about the pre-fall trees.                                                                     “In Fall, why do you choose to lose your leaves?” “Why drop your lovely cloaks now? Wait till spring!                                                               Why have no leafy limbs when the wind is chilling,                                                          Knowing … More Falling Leaves by Melodie Elaine Estes

You never know how an act of loving kindness will affect someone’s day–or even their life. It was an uncharacteristically warm Halloween night several years ago. All of the trick or treaters had finished their “candy quests.” Since my husband had passed away two months before and my son had moved out of the house … More Sweet Child Surprises Widow Neighbor