Category Archives: Friday Gratitude Lists

To celebrate finishing my book, I want to share a poem I found a few weeks ago. This poem spoke so deeply to me and I kept it close while finishing my book. This poem reminds me to go on … Continue reading →

1. a few moments to read my Bible(s) and to journal 2. dew-drenched grass beneath my bare feet 4. a treasury of gently-used children's books from a neighbor–perfect for reading in bed with little ones all tucked in around me … Continue reading →

I'm going on a date with my hubby tonight! I can't wait! We're not going anywhere fancy, but still, I'm dressing up. We'll eat cheap food and just look at each other. We might talk a little. But mostly, it … Continue reading →

1. I suck at taking care of pets. First, we had to find a new home for Milton and then today, Bubbles the betta fish goes belly up. Nice. 2. I broke my Lenten fast this week. Yep. I fasted … Continue reading →

Playing along with Jen F. again! Because it's Friday and it's fun. 1. Two weeks ago, we cut back our sitters' hours. I found myself scrambling to reorganize schedules, chores and errands. At first I was completely overwhelmed. But things … Continue reading →

I'm doing Jennifer's 7 Quick Takes play-along again. Here they are all rolled into one fresh-from-the-oven double serving with a side of cranberry sauce goodness: 1. I went sorta crazy on the hair-bow thing. This is how it goes with … Continue reading →

A brief behind-the-scenes snapshot of my life this week, per Jennifer's Quick Take Challenge. 1. Went to the doctor this week to find out why I'm feeling so sluggish, down, exhausted. Do I have cancer? Am I dying? Am I … Continue reading →

1. For a good, clean debate. Thanks, everyone! 2. For swapping favorite movie lines with my sister and laughing so hard we started getting dirty looks from other restaurant patrons. oops. 3. For making it three weeks without TV. I … Continue reading →