Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Life Lessons, Quotes

Living With Compassion

  If there's one thing that can turn a bad day into a good one every single time it's connecting with my Compassion kiddos. I can be having a terrible day at work, but if at the end of that day I come home to find a letter from one of my three kids in… Continue reading Living With Compassion

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Life Lessons, Quotes

Living with Intention

Life is often lived in such a rush, as if we're racing to get somewhere, that so many blessings go unnoticed. The only place we will get by racing through the day is one step closer to the end. I don't know about you, but I want to experience all that I'm given, tasting and savoring every morsel of the… Continue reading Living with Intention

Family, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

The Week's Top Three: 3.)  Completing the first draft of my book Shear Madness, which I began in Camp Nano this past July, and beginning to loosely plan the second in the series, Brush with Death, for NaNoWriMo next month. 2.)  That first sweet, juicy, crunchy bite of a Honeycrisp apple on a fall day. Mmmmmm...they are the best!… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

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T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

The week's top three: 3.)  When I click on the Publish button to publish a blog post and that beautiful pop-up appears that says "No writing errors were found." Simple joy! 🙂 2.)  The beauty of color - purple ink on white paper, the brilliant pinks, reds and oranges of a sunrise, the bright blue… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Nature, Quotes

Timeout Tuesday

For just a moment, leave the clatter and noise of the world behind and walk with me through the serene beauty of God's blessings.  “In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.” — John Muir

Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Quotes, Writing

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My Top Three For the Week: 3.)  Watching the movie Jane Austen's Bookclub - again. I never tire of that movie. Or You've Got Mail. If you haven't seen them, you won't regret taking the time to do so. 2.)  Finding a quote that I needed to read exactly when I read it. Allow me to share it… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Nature

Timeout Tuesday

Slowly breathe in the fragrance of nature, and experience the peace and tranquility of God's blessings.   “The earth has music for those who listen.”  - George Santayana

Alcoholism, Faith and Spirituality, Family, Gratitude, Life Lessons

Through Eyes of Surrender

I frequently pray that God use me as a vessel to draw others to Him, that He fill me with the fruits of His Spirit, that others may be drawn to Him through His light within me. While running one morning this past week, counting my blessings and adoring the breathtaking pink and white clouds as the sun… Continue reading Through Eyes of Surrender

Family, Fun, Gratitude

T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

My Top Three for the Week: 3.)  The first juicy red tomato from my patio tomato plant. Yum! 2.)  My sister and nephew visiting from Minnesota, one of my sons being here as well, and the four of us sitting around the kitchen table late into the evening reminiscing and laughing so hard we were in… Continue reading T.G.I.F. – Gratitude Friday

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Life Lessons, Quotes

Valuable and Timely Lessons

After reading my daily devotional this morning and while searching for the suggested scripture readings, I came across another devotion by Sarah Young in my Bible (Jesus Calling Devotional Bible, Enjoying Peace in His Presence) that spoke directly to my heart. I don't believe it was mere coincidence that this particular devotion came to my attention… Continue reading Valuable and Timely Lessons