Happy Spring. Yes, it is sleeting and the forecast is for snow all afternoon and tomorrow but it is spring:) And the calendar makes official! Goodness, March is fickle and spring even more so but I am enjoying my bunnies (did you see a few of them on my Instagram?)…
Tag: holidays
He Provided a Way for Me
If you see me on Instagram, you know this week has been one of computer woes. Woes of the most aggravating kind. Still have not been able to resolve the problem – as in, have not been able to even unlock the computer:( but I did not want to miss…
An Easy Valentine Treat
A bit of a different Friday here. No Five Minute Friday (I am actually out of town and not able to join the fun once the prompt is announced). But I did want to share a quick look at something I put together this week. I totally cannot take credit…
Two Ways To Love Our Family – No Chocolate Needed
Mention Valentine’s Day and you will get a variety of responses. Some love it. Others tolerate it while others think it is silly, a waste of money or just dumb. Whatever the opinion, it seems feelings about February 14th are very strong indeed. Whether you enjoy chocolates, cute cards or…
Embracing the Change
The days after Christmas are quiet. The fireplace makes the house snug and the pace is slow. Before the calendar moves full steam ahead again, I enjoy finding time for reflecting. This post began, in my thoughts, as three things I learned during Christmas. I started a mental list of…
How Many Gifts for Christmas?
The prompt for this week’s Five Minute Friday is only. Random question: have you ever looked up the definition of only? This is what I got: the “and no one or nothing more besides; solely or exclusively.” That certainly makes things crystal clear?? Even without an official dictionary explanation, I think…
A Little Christmas Q&A
Something just a little different today – at least, for me. I saw this Christmas Q&A and thought I might join the fun. My real goal for this blog is not to be “about me” but to encourage others in their Christian walk and life of faith and, ultimately, to…
Draw Near This Christmas
December first. Hard to believe…for so many reasons. Thanksgiving has come and gone – and seems like it was months ago (not just seven days!). I missed my Thanksgiving recap and my look back at November. These things stress me out – and I told myself this was the year…
My Hometown: the Fourth of July
Happy Fourth of July!! Such an exciting, fun and, meaningful holiday! I love everything about today’s holiday….except, perhaps, for how pitiful the dog is when the dreaded fireworks just seem to last for hours! She hates them. Simply hates them. I enjoy them – for a bit – but, apparently,…
Christ Conquered Death for Me
We are having our spring revival at church this week. I do not remember the revival being so close to Easter before, but I have to admit the timing has been perfect for me. What a wonderful way to prepare for Easter…….searching my own heart, being encouraged in the word…
Make It a Sweet Day
I hope everyone has a wonderful day….full of chocolate:) and sweet times with the special people that you love the most! Even if you don’t have a “sweetheart”, or perhaps can not be near your loved ones – embrace the day filled with the knowledge that Jesus loves us more…
Valentine Fun
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I thought I would share five super simple ways to have fun with your kiddos – be they your children…or your grand!children:) It does not cost a lot of money or take tons of creativity (thank goodness!) to enjoy a “sweet” day with…