This post is part of my 31 Days of Transformation series. To read the rest of the series, click the tab above.Our family received some bad news the other day. I don't want to go into detail here because it isn't only my story to tell, but I am sure that you can empathize without knowing the specifics.The wind was knocked out of my sails and I was heartbroken.I couldn't fall apart when I got the call because of the little ones who were with me, so I put on my happy face and did my best-ever … [Read more...]
Transformation: Soul
This post is part of my 31 Days of Transformation Series. Check the tab above if you want to read more!Today, I am so very, very thankful for the forgiveness of my Heavenly Father.Where would I be without it?Where would you be without it?And since we have been forgiven, our Savior demands that we forgive others.That is not easy and a lesson we seem to learn over and over.Or is it just me?This song by Tenth Avenue North says it all. I hope you listen and are blessed by the words. … [Read more...]
No Hoarders, Please!
This post is part of my 31 Days of Transformation Series. To read the other posts, click the tab above.I feel sorry for hoarders.And I understand just a teeny bit how they might feel.A few years ago, I volunteered to help a couple of days in our local community on a service project. Our job for the day was to paint a teenage girl's bedroom at a personal home. I was working with some good friends and we were so excited to give this adorable girl a fun, cute room. I didn't do much painting that … [Read more...]
Transformation That Has Nothing to Do With Pallets
The internet is ablaze with talented, creative people who take junk and turn it into useful, funky things.Take one of my favorite bloggers, Karianne, from Thistlewood Farms. Yesterday, she revealed the so-cute table she made from 4 old table legs and a pallet. So clever, Karianne!I'm trying to do some transformation of … [Read more...]
Dear Me
Bonnie over at Faith Barista is hosting a linky party inviting everyone to write a letter to her younger self giving advice for the faith-journey ahead. I like a thought-provoking challenge so I am going to participate.Here goes!Dear Newlywed me,I'm smiling at you standing there in your clothes that you made yourself, sitting at the sewing machine for hours. Of course, you also spent quite a bit of time in front of the TV ripping out the at- least- one- mistake you always make when you … [Read more...]