Inspired to Live Simply Grateful
I take time to acknowledge the daily miracles in my life because there are plenty of some that I'm aware of and others I must be intentional to seek. With all the distractions, taking those simple daily miracles and blessings for granted is easy.
There Can Be Joy in the Ordinary
It was brought to my attention the need for more than the mundane had become a battle for me. I became aware of this part of myself as I watched my 8-year-old in her lunchtime struggle. Girlfriend desired and still does desire inspiring lunch options. Her lunch issue caused me to look inward; I, too, struggle with the need for excitement to make life more thrilling and worthy.
H is for Home
As the year winds down, I can't help but to reflect on our adventures this year. Our big adventure involved us uprooting to anew town which we knew nothing about because we had never visited before or heard of it in random conversation. Our first visit included us and all of our belongings.
G is for Grace
Grace has taken over. It has caused me to stop and think about what it really means. I didn't intentionally seek to learn more about grace, but here recently it comes up in many conversations. It is hard to have a conversation about something that you haven't taken the time to learn about for yourself. I have taken the challenge to learn more about the grace which is freely given.
E is for Eva
She's been a part of our family for nearly five years. It wasn't in our plans to add a dog to our family. We met Eva at PetSmart while picking up a container for a butterfly chrysalis. The girls asked if we could look at the cats and dogs a local shelter had brought in for adoption. We went to "look" at the dogs, and a little voice said, "Eva needs a family, Mommy." That's the story of how we became a dog family.
A Season of Gratitude :: A Short List of Thankfulness
Hey, y'all! It is my hope and prayer that each of you are in good health and spirit. Since it is that time of the year where we focus on the blessings whether good or bad, I thought it was only fitting to share a few things which I am grateful for today.
A Lil' Weekend: Home Alone
After chatting with myself and praying, I headed over to YouTube and watched a few moms share their homeschooling story. It helped. Hearing their stories and learning about the new things they are doing with their kiddos definitely helped place a smile on my face.
I Am My Mother's Child
I have learned that it's okay to step out situations in order for God to do His will. I wanted to control my mother, in particular. I wanted to heal her. So much so that I rarely prayed from my parents. In my little brain, I couldn't fathom "this" prayer being answered. I didn't want to be disappointed.
Making Me Smile ... The Baker's Dozen
This week many moments put a smile on my face. Sometimes I take for granted moments of happiness so this week I am documenting a few.