There is such grace in looking back. A year has passed since we were gifted an overnight. A time we all still cherish. Fragile from death and a new cancer diagnosis we withdrew, with the help of those who wrapped us in love. Now a year later, we still walk carefully. Holding unswervingly to the hope in Christ. Grab a cup of coffee and dig deep today. Remember what God has done. He is a God who is faithful to accomplish what He said He would do. Philippians 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in ... View Post
No Amount Of Scrubbing Will Change What Has Happened Day #12 of Thankfulness
The sun shone through the windows casting rainbows everywhere. Two little girls that were visiting, valiantly tried to catch them. Such a beautiful day. That sun, streaming through the windows though, showed the dirt and grime. A reminder of all I have neglected through months of cancer and grief. I stifled the self pity and pulled out the paper towels. I washed with a vengeance. I wiped away dirt and spider webs. No matter how hard I try. I can not wipe away my circumstances. They are here to stay. Embracing the journey is the only ... View Post
Some Days I Find It Hard To Be Thankful Day # 8 of Thankfulness
Do you find it difficult to be Thankful some days? The effort it takes to clear away the negativity; overpowering. Your mind fills with the, "what you've losts" and the, "what's wrong's". It feels trite to dig for Thankfulness. Sarcasm fills the soul. It's an easy place to step. A pity party. Soon we are covered in a nice cocoon of "woe is me." We are entitled, right? The rain and dreariness outside has come to reside on the inside. But, take a closer look at the soul. The place where most refuse to travel. Pain and heartache stuffed for ... View Post
Do You Feel Depleted? Need Renewing? Day #2 of Thankfulness
In the deep place I rest. Knowing that He who made me can also calm me. I rest. In His unfailing love. I gingerly step forward. In hope. Clinging to what I know. Pressing forward, not in my own strength. But that of the One who gave all. We make changes in feed for the farm. We discuss plans for the land. What does it require to be fertile? To yield all that it can. How do we replenish nutrients lost from cropping? Good management is critical for survival. Our relationship with the Almighty is just as ... View Post
30 Days of Thankfulness, It’s A Start. Will You Join Me?
Thankfulness is a practice. Cultivated like many other habits. Yet one that is often neglected. A gift given. To shift our me centered focus off ourselves and onto the one so deserving of our Praise. So, this year I begin 30 Day's of Thankfulness. Each day searching purposefully for that which I might other wise miss. Join with me on this journey. Leave a comment and share your Thankful journey. Psalm 92 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High:To shew forth thy loving kindness in the ... View Post
We Danced The Dance Of Laughter
We danced the dance of laughter. A strange sound echoing. Snorts from the youngest of the bunch. Inability to sing grace. Holy laughter. It doesn't happen often. But when it does it captures everyone. Sweeps them into a sea of giggles. For a time lost in sheer convulsions. Holy laughter. It happened. I am so grateful. An evening with everyone home. An intentional effort made, to be together. Priceless. The deep journey of trying to live with something always not right. But isn't that the way it really ... View Post
