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
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Christmas Cozy
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!
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
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
Uncle Son
Sister age 11 Granddad and Son age 9 My Uncle Son is having a milestone birthday on Saturday. I have felt for several weeks now that I was supposed to go visit soon. It was a gentle Holy Spirit urging. It fit with my occasional longing to see them in person. Then the FB message … Read More about Uncle Son
Sunday Sabbath
A day set apart for rest. It is a day by God’s own words that is holy, to be kept holy. We had a good Sabbath Sunday today with my daughter’s family, take out , naps and cookie making and left overs. Church was first. Setting aside all other things to devote to each … Read More about Sunday Sabbath
Piddling
Do you know the word piddling? it is a handy one when you are a mom. It describes my actions some days. To be clear, sometimes piddling is actually productive as you meander through the house to do this and that. at those times, I actually have accomplished something, random tidying up and a little … Read More about Piddling
Summertime Remembered
National Art Gallery Washington, DC Our family enjoys art galleries and the stories. Lunch on the steps before entry; we felt so …cool! It doesn’t take much. Youth inner city mission trip … Read More about Summertime Remembered
Always
Always Jim or I sang to all our kids just about every night. Amazing Grace was one that was sung last. We sang Blessed Assurance and other old hymns of His faithful love to our girls, our little baby girls who are adopted. I don’t sing well at all! When I do it … Read More about Always
