May 16, 2013

Years ago, when I started this blog, it was on a journey to find joy- a place I longed to be, and found in the most unexpected place….at the feet of learning to be thankful for my blessings. So, here I am…struggling to find joy, at times.  I feel weepy, and sad, and I miss my mama. I realized today,…

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May 14, 2013

When I finally fall asleep at night, I dream of my mom….she just looks at me. I wake up feeling so sorry that she’s gone- but knowing she is in a better place, not sick, and not hurting.  I miss her. This afternoon, I fell asleep for the nap I’m long overdue for– I’m just so tired. I dreamed I…

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May 8, 2013

I’m not sure my body has ever felt so weary. I lay in bed for long lengths of time thinking over the past months, and especially over the last week and I want to be sick. It’s the most odd feeling to think of this year.  January seemed like a fresh year…who would know five months later we would be…

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Just an Update….

Just a note- we ARE NOT having our community fellowship in May.  I think there is just too much grief, and too much happening right now.  I’m thankful that many of you probably already know this and have been so understanding.  It seems like too long since I’ve been able to sit and fellowship with you. We ARE planning for…

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Please Pray.

Please pray for our family. My precious mama has passed on to her eternal home.    

Emma

I’m not sure why, this picture just made me think spring. This little one just makes my heart smile.

Timothy Cooking

He still loves to cook! I would love to help foster this love of cooking with some classes. I’ve looked for children’s classes in my area. In the past, I’ve found a few but they seemed “dumbed down”– not classes where he could really learn some new skills. Any ideas??

Finding Joy

Thou art the Lord who slept upon the pillow; Thou art the Lord who soothed the furious sea, What matter beating wind and tossing billow If only we are in the boat with Thee! Hold us in quiet through the age-long minute While Thou art silent, and the wind is shrill: Can the boat sink while Thou, dear Lord, art…

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Hope Chest…

In the midst of this season, I’ve been trying to sneak in a moment or two for hope chest projects. This is a fleece blanket for Jessica’s collection. Fleece is easy to find on sale right now. This print was on sale for a few dollars a yard at our local Hancock Fabrics. The blue solid backing was purchased at…

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Visiting Great-Grandmother

Grandmother remains confused, but good. My little girls enjoyed the time with her…they gave her lots of kisses and told them all the latest happenings in their lives. I re-arranged her room just a little, and enjoyed chatting. She laughed as we talked about watching Love Boat on Friday nights….so many years ago, and yet, it seems like yesterday. My…

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