The other day I was thinking a bit about learning and trying things and how ALL our lives we are always learning and it is simply part of life to have things we have to do that are new to us. Sometimes new is challenging and exciting and exhilarating! Sometimes new is scary and overwhelming […]
Celebrating the Baby in the Manger
I want to see the baby in the manger, yes, I do, I want to gaze upon him with a child’s eyes and view, I want to see him all wrapped up in his swaddling clothes, I want to gaze upon his little fingers and his toes, I want to smooth his hair, all downy, soft, […]
The Best Story Ever
Carefully crafted and skillfully stacked, Form up the walls, What does it lack? Search through the Legos, Determined to find, That piece that I need ~ the one on my mind…. Walls and a roof and a manger I say, Shape it just right for the baby to lay, A camel, a donkey, some sheep […]
Yarn Along {The Greatest Gift}
My yarn and needles have been quiet during the month of December. We’ve been busy with get togethers and other activities and Christmas things. I received this yarn spinner from my Mother when we celebrated Christmas with them the beginning of December. I’m very excited about it. It looks so pretty and it is a […]
Hard Pressed But Not Forsaken; Frayed But Not Forgotten
Some days my soul feels it can’t stand seeing any more suffering. Sickness. Sadness. Sorrow. Selfishness. Sleepless nights. Suspicions. Surmising. My prayer list is full right now of friends and dear people carrying burdens caused by hurts from this list. That’s a lot of words beginning with s. BUT there’s another word. SOMEDAY. Someday soon. […]
Christmas Gifts with Burlap Name Tags
Remember the Acorn Autumn Burlap Banner I made using the burlap coffee bags from Winans? The banner obviously didn’t take nearly a whole bag and I still had lots of burlap to play with. For my nieces’ birthdays in November, I made tags for their gifts. {I have photos for another Gift Packaging post later!} […]
Shine Light
I gaze upon the manger, I gaze upon the tree, I gaze upon the twinkle lights, they sparkle shine at me, I notice the sweet shadow of the star upon the wall, The light and glitter fuse and gleam and make the stardust fall, Clear glass bulbs reflect and glow and beauty they proclaim, Gold […]
When Jesus Was a Green-Eyed Brunette By Max Davis Giveaway
Did the title of this book catch your attention? It sure did mine! 🙂 Max Davis has authored over 20 books. This is the first book of his that I have read. Have you read books of his? It is an easy-to-read book! {That’s my best kind!!!} {Part of the reason Max Lucado is one […]
Yarn Along {A Portrait of Emily Price}
I’ve been savoring the Christmas season. I never get all the activities done that I’d really like to, but every season is that way for me. I always have IDEAS and love all the traditions and activities and the days always slip away too quickly. Two things I’ve been especially loving this December are the […]
Ten Stocking Stuffer Favorites
Today I’m jotting down a quick list of favorites that would make wonderful stocking stuffers or gift items! I’d be delighted to find them in mine. 🙂 {Obviously, since these are favorites of mine.}{O.B.V.I.O.U.S.L.Y.} 1. EOS Lip Balm Still a favorite. Love the shape. Love the job it does. 2. Mrs. Meyer’s Dishsoap Smells delicious! […]
O Come All Ye Faithful Free Printable
I did a little handlettering for Christmastime and then put it into a printable! The link to save and print it is at the bottom of the post for you! O Come All Ye Faithful, Joyful and Triumphant……………. Here’s what I did for […]
Christmas Pillow Giveaway from Sew a Fine Seam
A year ago today, I was headed off for surgery. Part of me can’t believe the year has swung around already. Part of me feels like it’s been a long, long year. I’m still so grateful for people with medical interest and knowledge and the skill to help those suffering. How do I feel now […]
Warm Wishes for Winter Giveaway and Hop
Is it cold in your part of the country? We had so many gorgeous days this fall, but it is getting cold now and our wheat really has needed it to. The weather and the calendar both say winter is approaching. Matthew told me this morning that our weather report was calling for a low of […]
Ten Ways To Be a Thoughtful HouseGuest
Carole is hosting a monthly Ten on the Tenth. This month’s theme is, “Ten Things That Make For a Good Houseguest. {I do realize I’m posting ahead of the tenth. 🙂 This way I can keep my “tens” neatly categorized on Tuesdays. Ha!} Here are a few ideas and things to think about as a […]
Christmas Blessing Giveaway {$200 PayPal Cash}
What is one of your favorite things or top traditions for the Christmas season? I love so many things about Christmas. I love the lights and how the whole world LIGHTS up to celebrate the birth of Jesus.The twinkle and sparkle is so cozy. Especially against a backdrop of cold and winter. We have milder […]
Unusual Kindness
Acts 28:2 ~ “The islanders showed us unusual kindness. They built a fire and welcomed us all because it was raining and cold.” I stretch my hands toward the warmth. The flames crackle and sway and send sparks careening into the air and up, fizzling away as they fly. The heat warms my fingers, and […]