Remember and Appreciate Hello, Friends! Well, here we are. The craziness continues, the rain is falling, the voices are still shouting. But God. Yesterday at church our oldest son, Brady, gave the communion meditation. It blessed me and I thought it would you, too. The best thing is that he doesn't just say the right words, he is living them. This generation of Christ followers is on FIRE and I think it is so encouraging. They are either in or out, it seems, because there aren't … [Read more...]
Let’s Focus: Back to School We Go
Let's Focus: Back to School We Go Hello, Lovely Friends! Anyone stressed out about school starting? I don't blame you. Will your kids be home schooling, distance learning, or in person at school? No matter what you choose, decide it's the right option for your kids and make it so. Our thoughts create our results, so choose the right thought about your decision and be willing to make adjustments if needed. There is nothing wrong with the choice you've made, so be ok with it, and I bet … [Read more...]
How I Manage My Thoughts
How I Manage My Thoughts Hello, Friends! I'm writing to you from the beach today where the sky is blue, the water is turquoise and so beautiful it almost makes my heart explode with gratitude to our Father who created it all. We have been down here for a few days now, socially distancing, avoiding even our most favorite restaurants, wearing masks when we go into public places, but still totally enjoying ourselves. I do have to admit that I miss my key lime pie from The Donut … [Read more...]
A Cinderella Story
A Cinderella Story Hello, Lovely Friends! It is another beautiful June morning here on the farm. We got a soaking rain a few days ago and the corn and beans have TAKEN OFF-you can almost hear them grow! I hope you are feeling calm and centered as you read this, ready to face the challenges of the day but also intentionally looking for all the blessings, too. Just Dreaming.... Do you remember your dreams? Last night, I had the most fun in mine. I was back in high school and we … [Read more...]
Stories for a June Day
Stories for a June Day Hello, Lovely Friends! What a beautiful summer day we have on our hands here in south-central Illinois! The sky is sooooo blue with the perfect number of fluffy white clouds demanding to be noticed, and the crops are every shade of green and growing like crazy. Truth be told, I almost feel like we live in a painting about rural life! There are big round bales of hay everywhere, gardens are thriving and the flowers are breathtaking. I just played pickleball with … [Read more...]
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