Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Good Monday Morning 2.17.25

Posted on By jennifer

Happy Monday!  Don’t mind me as I’m over here doing a bit of a happy dance in my kitchen!  The no-snow in the forecast happy dance:)  For the past two or three days, the forecasts have waffled up and down, then back and forth, with predicitions anywhere from one inch of snow up to over ten inches!!  And, then, this morning…zip.  Nothing.  Nada.  Not one flake.  Definitely time for a happy dance!!  I can already tell it is going to be a good week!

We also had a good rain yesterday which washed away almost all of last week’s snow, so I’m calling it a clean slate and time to set our sights for spring.  Maybe.  Hopefully.  When we were out on Friday, I actually saw the tips of some daffodils timidly peeking (just a bit) out of a flowerbed.  That certainly made me smile.  A good blogger would have snapped a photo to share but you will just have to take my word for it.  I would not joke about signs of spring!!:)

I also had a nice weekend.  We enjoyed a nice lunch for Valentine’s Day – I had butternut squash ravoli which was delicious – and strolled through our favorite antique and a neighborhood farm market before heading home.  It was a “lovely” day:)  I was reminded that I really do not care for dessserts after a meal.  I like a nice bakery treat, to be sure, but prefer them alone (with coffee, let’s say) and not after a full meal.  We decided to order dessert (a peaches and cream bread pudding) on Friday.  Simply because it was Valentine’s Day.  We were disappointed.  Quite a bit so.  We would both have enjoyed an extra bread basket much more.  Given the choice between homemade bread or a baked good, I will always pick the bread.  Just sayin.  Oh, and the price of desserts in restaurants??  Wow.  It was a good “note to self.”

On Saturday, I attended a baby shower for a longtime family friend.  The new mama is the daughter of one of my good friends….that I used to babysit. When she was just past being a baby herself.  How could she possibly be expecting her own baby?  Goodness but I was reminded that I am getting old.  Reality check aside, it was a lovely morning.  The shower was held at the church we attended for many years.  I was able to see many old friends and really enjoyed chatting and catching up.  I made some dinner plans to visit with some friends more in the weeks ahead.

Sunday was spent at church and there may or may not have been a nice Sunday nap in the afternoon.  And, just like that, we are back to Monday morning.  I hope you have a plan here or there for something nice this week.  I’m glad you stopped by and hope you will leave me a comment to say hello.  Even if snow ends up in your forecast, find a reason to do a happy dance this week.  Excuse me as I resume my own dance here!!:)

Good Monday Morning

Comments (12)

  1. Good morning, Jennifer. We’ve been up in NY’s Adirondack mountains this weekend … and oh the snow, the winds, the frigid cold. A truly beautiful corner of the world … especially when we’re dressed from head to toe for it.

    You’ve warmed me up with your welcoming photo. Thanks, friend!

    1. I would need to be so bundled – from head to toe – I probably would not be able to move!! Glad you enjoyed a nice mountain vacation:)

  2. Good Monday morning to you, as well, Jennifer! xx

    Your weekend sounds lovely. I love it that you were able to be free of the predicted snow and that you are enjoying the fact by doing a happy dance. I think we may have gotten your snow…not 10 inches of it, but a few, along with rain and ice. Tuesday-Wednesday we are supposed to get more snow. But I know that spring is not far off now.

    That butternut squash ravioli sounds divine! I’m sorry your peaches and cream bread pudding was a disappointment. We’ve had a few disappointments like that too. I seldom get dessert when we eat out anymore because most places in our area do not offer gluten free desserts.

    Hope you have a wonderful week, my friend!

    1. I hope your snow inches are already melting…unless, of course, you really like snow! There are many who do (go figure)! So glad you stopped by, Dianna!!

  3. Good morning, Jennifer. We got 3-4 inches of snow yesterday, but the roads are dry today, so that’s good. We had to cancel church, but we had a nice quiet day at home. It sounds like you had a really nice weekend. And I hope we both are done with the snow until next winter. lol Have a great day!

  4. I am with you on not wanting or feel the need to eat dessert after a filling meal. I appreciate dessert more on a not so full stomach :). We got snow Saturday and into Sunday. Most churches around here were canceled including ours (which seemed a bit surprising as most don’t consider three inches of snow a major storm- at least those of us not in the bona fide South anyway). I’m happy for you that you didn’t get any and that you had a lovely weekend filled with good food and fellowship. I hope your Monday is going well!

  5. Glad your weather is better. Sounds like a nice Valentine’s Day. So sorry about the dessert. I haven’t been to a baby shower in years. They are always nice. Glad you went to church and enjoyed your nap. Take Care
    I wonder why I have to fill in my name, email and blog information each time I post here.

  6. Pleasant post, Jennifer. I’m glad you avoided snow and that what you had got washed away with rain. That is, as you said, “a clean slate.”

    As for the weather here, sunny and cooler. I’m wearing socks and long jeans today — true “winter” clothing choices in Florida, and only for a few days at a time!

    Blessings.

  8. Sounds like the week is turning out well so far for you, Jennifer. I do hope you have seen the last of the snow and Spring is just around the corner in your part of the world. Lovely to share in the joy of a new baby life.
    Enjoy the rest of your week.

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