Love… One Sip At A Time // A Valentine Tea Party
I started hosting tea parties in an older home propped as pretty as you please on the corner of a quiet street. A family of four in a two-bedroom, one-bath home made for a tight fit, and tea parties felt downright snug, but no one would change a thing. Some teas were scripture-based, and others celebrated holidays, but every time, the room filled with the scent of scones, floral tea, and...
One Thing’s For Sure…
Someone is going to miss me next week.I'll attempt to blog at least once while at the conference, but if that doesn't happen, I'll touch base next Saturday. Thank you in advance for your...
Friday Faves
Two faves for the price of one!Favorite Color: Green (especially chartreuse)My new laptop bag is courtesy of my amazing hubby who surprised me with it for Mother's Day! You'll also find a few other green faves leaving with me Monday morning:I couldn't resist the green jelly wrap carrier for Purell Hand Sanitizer.Zig-zag makeup bag.The green stapler? I have no clue what I'll use it for at the...
Have Notebook…Will Travel
Leave it to my Four Corners group (Beth, Cynthia & Carolyn) to come up with the idea of using a picture of my storyboard as the front cover for my conference notebook (aka my "one sheet").I searched high and low for the 3-hole row of o' post it notes. Looks like someone is planning to take scads of notes (that would be me!) Next, the business cards. Thanks to Edie, this is a breeze....
Beauty in the Brevity of Life
This morning, I was informed that a brother in Christ and father to an adorable five-year old daughter, had but a few days to live.It was an incredibly busy day, but I noticed... the sun's rays sparkled brighter the flowers smelled fresherthe gate appeared widerBlues bluerand textures more defined.Respecting the brevity of life heightens ones awareness to the beauty of it all.Your life is...
Monday’s Morsels of Gratitude
I am grateful for...The Spirit's living and active power in the lives of His people. He moved specifically in group time yesterday and a faithful servant followed through in obedienceFriends who aren't afraid of idiosyncrasies (mine in particular)Friends who tuck meaningful surprises in yellow bags (you know who you are)A hubby who goes far above and beyond what I deserveTwo sons and...
Litter Where Life Once Stood
First blooms from my grandmother's (and great-grandmother's) rosesblush when bid "say cheese!"Roses from Maine sip life from an aqua vessel.On the day following historic tornadic activity in the South,seeing litter where life once stood,I find solace in quiet, still, and simplistic beauty."He has made everything beautiful in its time."Ecclesiastes...
A First Timer Preparing for Blue Ridge
"Dwell in possibility."Emily DickensonEmily's quote, featured on my favorite mini-notebook pad, reminds me that the abundant life Christ spoke of in John 10:10 is one of exploration, challenges, and a whirlwind of possibilities -- which is exactly what I expect as I head to the Blue Ridge Writer's Conference in a couple of weeks as a first-time conferee.While the trip is out of my comfort...
A Son’s Love
A favorite post of mine (March 2008) in honor of Good Friday: Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, 'Dear woman, here is your son,' and to the disciple,'Here is your mother.' John 19:25-27 Today, as I read through these...
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