Just for Fun Friday ~ Broken

Today we’re linking up with Five Minute Friday. The rules are: Lisa Jo gives us a topic to write on for 5 minutes…no major editing, no thinking too much…just writing and linking back to her site. Ironically, her blog site is “broken” and is experiencing some technical difficulty this week so we are linking up at … Continue reading →

Adjusting to the Chaos

While ripping away at the weeds in my cobblestone path, I unknowingly ripped out an ant hill. The “unknowingly” part was short-lived as they began crawling between my toes and up my legs. I had disturbed their cosmos; and in return, I began the “ant” dance to rid my feet and legs of their search for … Continue reading →

The Squelching Heat and Survival

The days have been squelching hot and I’ve been hiding inside; doing anything to keep cool! I’m beginning my days early; walking Della, our yellow lab, while there’s still shade along the edge of the field. I began this post inside at my desk with Della laying at my feet. But then she began pestering, nudging … Continue reading →

Summer Knitting Break ~ Market Bag

Now that it’s summer, I have more time for my knitting habit. I have been working on a huge block afghan, which is taking some time. I needed a break from it… something fast and easy to do without a lot of expense; so I headed over to Ravelry to check out some free patterns. After … Continue reading →

Fireflies and Stars Above

For the month of July, I am hosting the One Thousand Gifts DVD Bible Study with Ann Voskamp at our church. We’re having fun, crying some good tears and learning to slow down in the midst of life’s chaos. As all good leaders know, preparation is huge if you’re going to do anything well. So … Continue reading →

Five Minute Friday ~ Beautiful

Last week I had so much fun over at Five Minute Friday, I’m diving in for another dip. Here’s the deal, Lisa Jo gives us a topic to write on for 5 minutes…no major editing, no thinking too much…just writing and linking back to her site. And the topic this week…drum roll please…is: Beautiful Go- … Continue reading →

Struggling Through Forgiveness

Going through life being imperfect, I’m bound to offend others; bound to annoy and irritate. I’ve done this countless times and not always on purpose. I don’t wake in the morning looking for ways to accomplish this, I just know in my human frailty; my faulty self will inevitably fail someone. Some I fail and grace … Continue reading →