I still struggle with being Thankful. Even after 12 days of intentionally naming my gratitude I still default to complaining. It's been 5 years of posting 30 Days of Thankfulness and trying to practice gratitude and I still mess up. I feel the whirling, churning. I struggle. I get myself so wound up at times I miss the thankful; I forget. It's like I have soul amnesia. My focus becomes so narrow, I never see what might be right beside me. I'd like to think that I caught the whirling and churning earlier than I may have in the past. I stopped the thoughts. I turned to ... View Post
30 Days of Thankfulness, Day #3, The Weekend
The weekend. Time to kick back and slow down. That's a hard concept on the farm. The weekend, for us, is like most days. Actually, harder. Most people don't work, or want to work on the weekend. Stores and repair shops are usually closed or have limited hours. Therefore weekends can be kind of tricky. My farmer still rises before dawn, accomplishes a full day of work before most of us get out of bed. Yet he rarely complains. This week he is tired. He's caught a cold and this weather has been dreary. This week has included 2 vet checks which takes most of the day. Moving heifers ... View Post
Two and half years of Missing, Two and a Half Years of Much Grace
Two and a half years. The beautiful words of remembrance, faded away. Time passing. Life moving forward. Memories; a gift. The Lord's sweet provision. A gift to be treasured. A legacy of photo's. God made sure there were pieces to hold on to. A heart full of memories. I still don't like this plan. My whole being longs for a different path. But that is not to be. So, with my whole heart I will praise the One who calls me by ... View Post
Stepping into the Hope Promised, When All I Really Want to do is Throw a Tantrum
"May we cherish a grateful and cheerful disposition, not murmuring and repining if our wishes are not indulged, or because some sorrows are blended with our enjoyments, But, sensible of our desert, and impressed with the number and greatness of thy benefits, may we bless and praise thee at all times." My friend sends me this quote. I am so grateful for her. A book of Puritan prayers. The apostle Paul says it this way, Phillipians 4:12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in ... View Post
Just Because. . .
Just because; The sun has been shining for a few days. And it's warm. Just because. . . I am still in awe of the beauty of this place. And it still takes my breath away. Just because. . . . I can. . . Post tons of pictures. Because I love pictures. (though my beautiful niece took this one) Just because. . . These pictures remind me of God's faithfulness. And that sometimes. . . I just need to Praise God. . . In everything. . . Even when it is hard. Even when the hurt is deep. Just because. . . ... View Post
Revisiting, “The Rest of The Story”
It's April first. I wake heavy with grief. It has no boundaries. Time limits. Warnings. I reflect on last years post. God is not finished. . . yet. We, each one of us, are valued. Created with a purpose. For a reason. Read on, and if your heart is weary; may you be encouraged. If your heart soars today; may you be an encouragement to others. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Repost from April 3, 2014 ```````````````````````````````````````````````` I don't ... View Post
