2014 has been a such a good year in so many ways.But, in other ways, this has been a hard year. We have been challenged in ways we never expected, but with those challenges has come blessings in abundance.We have GROWN, and that often comes with some pain, doesn't it?Often, we have to look through the tangled mess of our lives to see the blessings that are there in abundance. A Vintage Farmwife is one way I keep my eyes open for those good things.So......Before, I say "Thanks for the memories" … [Read more...]
Faith and Divine Appointments
A few weeks ago, I went to Yoga Camp in Arizona.. While there, I was refreshed with living water and time to reflect and focus on my BFF-Jesus Christ. We spent a lot of time being reminded just who we are because of our relationship with our Heavenly Father because of our relationship with His Son. On the last day, we had our “graduation” ceremony and were anointed to go home and share what we learned with others. As part of this ceremony, our small group leader spoke encouraging words to … [Read more...]
Run. Don’t Walk to Holy Yoga Class!
I'm BACK! I spent the last week in beautiful Arizona training to be a Holy Yoga instructor. We did lots and lots of yoga. I sweat. And learned. And stepped way out of my comfort zone. I learned that out of my comfort zone is a wonderful place to be. I had no idea that I was going to the desert to be splashed and filled and to swim in the LIVING WATER. I had no idea I was so dry. And needy. And had a heart that I was slowly allowing to turn to stone. I was stuffing and stuffing … [Read more...]
This Body, A Temple?
Months ago I began a journey towards a goal that I have had for some time. That goal is to become a certified yoga teacher. I started doing yoga many years ago, and, girls, I love it. I love the way it makes me feel so flexible, healthy, strong, centered. Am I still aging? Yes. Do I sometimes catch a glimpse of a neck in a mirror and wonder whose it is? And take a big gulp when I realize it is mine? Yes. But I am stronger now than I was 10 years ago. I breathe … [Read more...]