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Playing in the rain!

Yesterday morning we awoke to the most amazing sight … RAIN!!  It’s been awhile since we’ve seen any substantial rainfall so it was almost as if we were waking up on Christmas morning.  We were that...

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Celebrating Green!

A few weeks ago as I was – yet again – watering my outdoor plants, I found myself beginning to inwardly grumble and complain at how dry everything was.  After weeks and weeks with little to no rain,...

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Today’s Gift?

God’s goodness!

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[clean & simple]

 

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[only God]

  I feel as though I’m bursting with excitement over the things God is teaching me lately and the ways he is caring for my heart.  You see, my kids go back to school next week, which is always a...

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[her hair]

It’s been been almost two years since she’s had a haircut.  This week, however, this precious girl got a new look … and in the process she was able to donate her cut hair to an organization that makes...

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1st day of school!

 Yesterday was the first day of school for our family!  I shared recently about some of my fears in regards to this new school year and so I thought I’d take this opportunity to share some of the...

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[beauty]

 Beauty is aboutauthenticity not applausecharacter not cosmeticsthoughtfulness not thinnessmodesty not modelingpurity not perfectionkindness not keeping upreality not running awaywisdom not...

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[authentic worship]

 Not everything feels like a gift from God.  But I’m learning that if I count gifts on a daily basis, the things that don’t seem like gifts, actually are.  It’s easy to thank God for things like my...

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Calendar Garden [late August]

It’s been awhile since I linked up with This or That Thursday (or anywhere, really) but I thought today was a good day to jump on board and share some pictures I took last week at the local Calendar...

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[for Dad]

I promised my Dad a week ago that I would post something new.  I also told him that when I did, I would dedicate it to him.  So, Dad…this is for you.  Thank you for being interested in what I post here...

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[Isaiah 44:3]

 Isaiah 44:3 … For I will give you abundant water to quench your thirst and to moisten your parched fields.  And I will pour out my Spirit and my blessings on your children.

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[fall]

Fall is in the air around here…

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[moody mums]

 I wouldn’t typically convert an image of flowers to black and white, but these were white mums to begin with and I thought they looked a little dull.  So on a whim, I tried a black and white...

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[joy…gratitude…perspective]

 It’s true – gratitude does change my perspective.  For a few days last week, I forgot.  I’m hoping to not make that same mistake this week…#2537 – the sweet, kissable cheeks of my fourteen year...

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[say cheese]

The place where we went camping over the weekend had a barn with animals that you could interact with and pet … I’d say I had some good interaction! 

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[my love]

Words do not begin to express how much I love this man…Love is patient and kind.  Love is not jealous or boastful or proud or rude.  Love does not demand its own way.  Love is not irritable, and it...

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[me just thinking]

 “The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.”  [Steven Pressfield]Confession time – I constantly struggle with self doubt … about my purpose in this...

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[golden]

Yesterday’s post was pretty deep, so today I’m keeping it simple!  Just a little fall brilliance from our camping trip last weekend…This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it....

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[a first]

Yesterday, for the first time, I sat in the tree stand with my boy and I learned (or was reminded of) a few things in the process…1.  Hunting is kind of boring2.  Tree stands are not very comfortable3....

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[like father, like son]

If you’re friends with me on facebook, you’ve already seen this one, but I wanted to share it here as well!  This past Monday, we had the privilege of attending our very first band concert to hear our...

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[run]

I am extremely hesitant to share what I’m about to write because the conclusion to this story has yet to be written and is somewhat uncertain.  I’d much rather share after I know I’ve been successful!...

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[Wordless Wednesday: love]

 

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[dear katelyn]

Two of my very favorite shots from our mini family session this past weekend…My Dear Katelyn,You are such a delight to me!  I praise God every single day that he allows me to be your mom.  You are a...

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[just because it’s been awhile]

the trees are bare … the grass is dying … the cold has set in … yet …[still there is beauty]

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