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

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 →

Day 25 (God): 30 Days of Thankfulness

Know ye that the Lord he is God: it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.Psalm 100:3 I am thankful that God is God. He made everything and everyone, including me, according to His perfect plan. He knows what I need better … Continue reading Day 25 (God): 30 Days of Thankfulness →

Day 24 (Play): 30 Days of Thankfulness

A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;Ecclesiastes 3:4 I am thankful for playtime and laughter. Little Bit is adorable when she puts on a tutu and tiara to be a princess for the day, and then declares Snoopy and Tigger to be kings. I … Continue reading Day 24 (Play): 30 Days of Thankfulness →