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Leaning In

January 10, 2014 3 Comments

10 Jan

  My words for 2014 … LEAN IN Remember the movie, “While You Were Sleeping? Bill Pullman was called out for leaning in  toward Sandra Bullock for a kiss.  iLeaning in said that Bill wanted closer! Lean In was the title of book that cause a lot of buzz last year. She was an insider who shared.  We … Read More about Leaning In

Merry Christmas!

December 25, 2013 2 Comments

25 Dec

    Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.   Merry Christmas!     blessings, linda

Long time ago…

December 24, 2013 Leave a Comment

24 Dec

  …we lived over seas we had to make new traditions away from home.  Our family was fortunate that our college kids came to us every Christmas  in those years. Sometimes we were overseas, some times we in the states. We were together!  It was and still is a priority.       Stories from … Read More about Long time ago…

Hope and Inconvenience

December 19, 2013 Leave a Comment

19 Dec

    Hope is contagious.   I had been caught.  I didn’t “want” to do something that was an inconvenience us, to me and my expectations. I was regretting  inviting guests to the Christmas morning service.       Instead, I saw our guests be deeply moved by the Christmas morning service.  A widow and her children who are … Read More about Hope and Inconvenience

Rustic Elegant Dining Room

December 16, 2013 1 Comment

16 Dec

  Usually our dining room is graced with traditional Old World elegance. Carved Italian styled renaissance furniture, china cabinets, Federal stye mirror. Paintings and prints from Europe. It just didn’t seem right this year.       Like most, our Christmas decorations have been collected over the years, over the moves and inherited. Last year … Read More about Rustic Elegant Dining Room

Farmhouse Kitchen

December 16, 2013 Leave a Comment

16 Dec

  Over the hills and through the woods to the open houses we went!  Literally over and through. Last week the Bible study gal pals and I went over the hills nad throug hte woods to a log cabin home for brunch.  The inspiration was bubbling up! Then we were off!  Over the hills and … Read More about Farmhouse Kitchen

The Coming of His Joy

December 14, 2013 2 Comments

14 Dec

  Still waiting. Still preparing.   The old old stories of His love.. this old-fashioned hymn popped in my mind…because that is what we do during Advent.  Tell the old stories of Jesus and His love. Reading Luke’s old old story of the coming birth is preluded by these words to his friend…   I … Read More about The Coming of His Joy

Christmas Cozy

December 13, 2013 Leave a Comment

13 Dec

  It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in this old farmhouse.     By some folk’s count, I am behind and moving slow.  I guess. We have a slow paced Thanksgiving weekend.  Games, food, golf for some, food, movie, dishes, shopping for a new old home being renovated, games, food, and dishes.  No … Read More about Christmas Cozy

Natural Decoration…Snow!

December 12, 2013 Leave a Comment

12 Dec

  Have to say this southern gal loves snow. My kids love snow.  Even though it took me forever to get home from church, okay, just and hour, I was glad to see it falling in veil of white. Nancy spun out into a cornfield. Nearby neighbors who she did not know help to push … Read More about Natural Decoration…Snow!

Hopeful Anticipation

December 1, 2013 Leave a Comment

1 Dec

Anticipation! Advent is the season of preparation.  Have you ever noticed that the two most important events in history have a season of preparation? Advent and Lent. The build up of anticipation.  Preparing includes planning, understanding, focus. How is the preparation going for you? Before any “big” event, wedding, Thanksgiving…. there is planning and anticipation of … Read More about Hopeful Anticipation

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Happy New Year!!! Have a wonderful beginning of th Happy New Year!!! Have a wonderful beginning of this new year. Praying for a fresh hopeful year.  #newyear #hope #newbeginnings #fresh
Today, I’m keenly aware of God’s blessing for Today, I’m keenly aware of God’s blessing for me. Though this year has been like no other, it has been an exercise in faith strengthening. I’m praying that my eyes and heart will look and find wonder in my life from God each day. May you experience the wonder of life today and those coming year. #wonderoflife #Godsblessing 
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