It's 3 a.m. The early morning sky brilliant. There is still a hush over the farmhouse as the youngest farm girls make their way down the stairs. One lingers at the coffee maker. So, like her mom. My farmer meets them at the door. Their day has begun. Together they will make memories, milk cows, and measure time in groups. Gratitude pours over my being. Gifts of daughters and their dad. A bond so rich and full. There are laughter and smiles. Stories to tell as they make their way in for breakfast. Hunger gnawing at their insides. The smell of bacon and potatoes ... View Post
It Won’t Hurt. . .Will You Take A Little Time?
Three years ago I wrote this post. As we step into the Season of Thanksgiving may you be encouraged by these truths. Will you join with me over the next 30 days giving Thanks and Praise? Even when the going is rough and your heart feels overwhelming grief? Will you take this walk with us? 3o Days of Thankfulness November 1, 2013 The Halloween festivities are over. The candy hidden away from other siblings. Clarissa is still out. I climb the stairs to kiss the girls goodnight. I linger at his door. I look around. How does it come to this? How can I be left ... View Post
What? November is Over Already? Day # 30 of Thankfulness
We were off the farm for a little over 24 hours. Attending a baptism. Being with family. Trying to embrace this new change. Pushing through the loss and grief and all we have known. We have been blessed. It's so hard because it was so good. Not perfect. At all. But good. And the memories made; a treasure. We want that for our kids. Memories. Laughter. Family. Grace. This last day of November is the 30th day of Thankfulness. My how this month has flown by. Each day ... View Post
A little Late But So Grateful Day # 20 of Thankfulness
I'm weary. 500 plus miles in a little over 24 hours. A baptism. Family time. Photo shoots. All time, marching on. I'm powerless to stop it. Living needs to continue. Change. Hard. Inevitable. Hebrews 6:19 We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure. It enters the inner sanctuary behind the curtain, My hope is secure I still don't like this change. But I need to press on. 30 Days of Thankfulness~ I am thankful for: Moments with my dad new life the waters of ... View Post
How Gratitude Changes Us Day #28 of Thankfulness
I have chosen, with God's help, to walk a journey of Thankfulness this month. It is a practice that is cultivated. It requires digging deep and reflection. Finding things to be thankful for is not always easy. There are things to gripe and complain about. Rights violated, feelings hurt, fairness not applied. This is what makes the world turn. Injustices. Anger. Greed. Getting ahead. At all cost. Glamour and prestige. The spotlight. Yet isn't that what Jesus fought the whole time he was here on ... View Post
He Knows our Name Day #27 of Thankfulness
Looking back is a practice I need. I journal to remind myself. I read God's word for the reminders of hope and promises. Looking back is a gift. Sometimes hard and painful Often uplifting. Reminding us of the faithfulness set before us. 2 Peter 1:12 So I will always remind you of these things, even though you know them and are firmly established in the truth you now have. Many things are still true this day. We are grateful for so much. We will get our tree. We will step into the Advent season with great expectation. The ... View Post
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