Foggy Days

Here's a conversation I had with Little Bit in the car the other day. It may not be the exact words (it's been a few days), but it's really close and gets the idea across. We were driving somewhere in my car, and it was super foggy. Little Bit: Where's the sky? Me: It's above … Continue reading Foggy Days →

What Do I Need?

need: require something because it is essential or very important rather than just desirableOxford Dictionary of English Once upon a time, I had a paying job, and I bought all the things. We had a big house with storage areas galore and filled them all up with stuff that I didn't even remember I had. … Continue reading What Do I Need? →

There Is Help For That

If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable.1 Corinthians 15:19 Hello again (finally)! I apologize for the very long break. To be honest, I’ve been struggling a bit lately. The knee issue that I thought was mostly resolved came back and ended up being more complicated … Continue reading There Is Help For That →

Best. Gift. Ever.

Part One:Giving Gift giving can be stressful. I catch myself wanting to find ”the perfect gift” for each person. Something they will love that is both practical and fun. Something that nobody else would even think of giving them. The gift that shows how much I really care about that person. And I'm fairly certain … Continue reading Best. Gift. Ever. →

Anticipation

A couple weeks ago, I ordered my planner for the coming year. It's my first fancy planner since before Little Bit was born, so I've been pretty excited. I was able to design my own cover and have it punched to work with my current system, and this company has the smoothest paper. So, of … Continue reading Anticipation →

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 →

Day 26 (Leftovers): 30 Days of Thankfulness

And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.Matthew 14:20 I am thankful for leftovers. Of course, there was enough food from yesterday for today, and it was still delicious! I actually plan for leftovers once or twice a week, especially on Sundays so … Continue reading Day 26 (Leftovers): 30 Days of Thankfulness →