Amazing

"It's Amazing What a Prayer Can Do." This is a line from one of my favorite songs and a truth I have witnessed over and over again. Another lyric from a different song says, "When I can see no way, He makes a way." These thoughts reflect my heart full of praise for a recent … Continue reading Amazing →

Pilgrims

pilgrim: one who journeys in foreign lands I am thankful for pilgrims. Last night, I was reading something Little Bit brought home from school about the Pilgrims and Puritans leaving England for the sake of religious freedom. I've heard about their journeys since the beginning of my own education, but it struck me last night … Continue reading Pilgrims →

Hello

This post is a response to a prompt at work about telling our Hurricane Helene stories that I decided to share on here, as well. I think the length makes up for all the writing I haven't done since going back to work! 😜 My most cherished memories from living through Helene are those of … Continue reading Hello →

Song

Just a song today. It says a lot! 😊 I Have Been Blessed

Blessed Beyond Measure

Shopping is usually a stressful experience for me. I head out with a specific goal in mind, something that I feel is simple and straightforward, but come up empty-handed after searching high and low. I don't know if the problem is more with my expectations, the selections available, or my refusal to pay ridiculous prices … Continue reading Blessed Beyond Measure →

I Always Wanted a Little Girl

So...this post is a day late, but that's just how I do things! Hearing Little Bit say, "Happy Mother's Day," is one of the sweetest phrases I have ever heard. It didn't get old over the previous two days, even though she said it countless times! And I will never get tired of the endless … Continue reading I Always Wanted a Little Girl →

Day 30 (Struggles): 30 Days of Thankfulness

And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;And patience, experience; and experience, hope:Romans 5:3-4 I am thankful for struggles. I know that doesn't seem like the most joyful item to end this thirty days on, but I really mean it. If you read the above verses, tribulation is … Continue reading Day 30 (Struggles): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 29 (Faith): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.Hebrews 11:1 I am thankful for faith and miracles, which go hand in hand. Faith is defined as "complete trust or confidence in someone," and a miracle as "something that is unexplained by natural or scientific laws." Well, I have witnessed … Continue reading Day 29 (Faith): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 28 (Order): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Let all things be done decently and in order.1 Corinthians 14:40 I am thankful for order. I like when things have a home and I know where to find them quickly and where to put them away easily when I'm done. I think things look nice when they are neatly arranged, with some sort of … Continue reading Day 28 (Order): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 27 (Quiet): 30 Days of Thankfulness

And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone.Matthew 14:23 I am thankful for quiet, peaceful times. Times when I can think clearly. Times when I can pray earnestly. Times when I can study the Bible and … Continue reading Day 27 (Quiet): 30 Days of Thankfulness →