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

My Top Three – April 2022

Posted on By jennifer
Hello friends.  I hope that everyone enjoyed a wonderful Easter weekend.  I let my “holiday” extend into Monday….so I am a bit late with greetings – but they are genuine, just the same!  After a beautiful start to the weekend, Sunday turned super chilly and the weather went steadily downhill from there.  At least, in my opinion.  It was been cold – and oh so windy.  I need to keep my focus on spring.  I’m confident it is going to be back soon.  I even did some spring/summer shopping yesterday.  And, I thought I would complete this “Three Things” list that I saw recently Rebecca Jo’s blog.  Thinking spring!
Three Things – the Spring edition!!

Three things I like about spring
1. Opening the windows
2. Longer days
3. All of the flowering trees throughout my neighborhood 

Three things I dislike about spring
1. Fickle weather
2. The coat of yellow (pollen) on the cars
3. The first time we have to turn the ac on
Three things I drink most often besides water
1. Iced Tea
2. Coffee – only hot (coffee should only be consumed hot!)
3. Hot Tea (not that often since I no longer use honey…sigh)
Three in the house projects I want to get done in April
1. All the baseboards cleaned
2. New curtains in my office
3. Last of the new doorknobs installed
Three things I eat for lunch or dinner when I don’t feel like cooking
1. Yogust with pecan pieces mixed in
2. Protein shake
3. Tuna salad
Three things I’ve been putting off
1. Practicing the clarinet (sad but true)
2. Signing up for Skillshare and taking my first class
3. Organizing our home movies – from my childhood
Three things I’ve been killing it at
1. Learning all I can about keto
2. Staying in ketosis:)
3. Keeping expectations real
Three things I’m over
1. Unhealthy lifestyle choices
2. Weather that feels like winter
3. Masks
Three things I’m looking forward to
1. Going to Waco – and flying without a mask!
2. Celebrating my birthday with family and friends
3. A new decade (of life for me) ahead!!

A Little List

Comments (4)

  1. Fun post to read, Jennifer! Way to stay in ketosis!! That is impressive. The foods you mentioned eating when you don’t cook are all ones that I don’t care for… but, I agree with you on just about everything else regarding your preferences. Happy for you about your upcoming trip AND not having to wear a mask when flying. It’s the little things… like unobstructed breathing ;).

  2. This was fun to read, Jennifer. We are having fickle weather here too—and windy. Actually, I feel like the wind has been intensifying in different areas of the country for the last few years. Us in Boise, my parents in Montana, and a dear friend in Pennsylvania. All of us are seeing much more wind than ever before these last few years. And wind is my least favorite weather phenomenon. A huge Kudos to you for sticking with the keto diet. That takes a LOT of discipline. I am back to Weight Watchers, but I am currently fighting a bronchial infection, and eating properly is much harder to do when you don’t feel well.
    Have a great day!

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