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
Intentional Praise Day # 26 of Thankfulness
Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below Praise Him above ye Heavenly hosts Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost We sing it every Sunday. For years. In response to giving. To giving of His tithe and our offering. The words and melody simple and familiar. Everyone Praise Him It doesn't say where, or when. Just to praise. In obedience. All creatures. Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Stepping into gratitude when you want to step right back to bed takes ... View Post
Will You Help, So They Can Go? Day #24 of Thankfulness
Missions. What do you think when you hear the word? Overseas? Foreign country? For the first 15 years of my life I attended a Methodist Church. Missional in its purpose. I remember filling barrels with clothing to send over seas. I remember the barrels. We prayed continually for other countries and the missionaries. Vacation Bible School was a challenge to raise funds to purchase chickens and milk for families in need. I remember holding tightly to the quarter in my hot sweaty hand. I remember the poster board chart. The ... View Post
Finding the Rock in the Swirling, Chaos Day #23 of Thankfulness
My life flows on in endless song;above earth’s lamentation,I catch the sweet, though far-off hymnthat hails a new creation. It is Thanksgiving Sunday. The choir sings a long loved Hymn. Through all the tumult and the strife,I hear that music ringing.It finds an echo in my soul.How can I keep from singing? The words piercing. Encouraging. What though my joys and comforts die?I know my Savior liveth.What though the darkness gather round?Songs in the night he giveth. A melody I have hummed repeatedly over the years. No storm can ... View Post
