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 prayers!
Someone is going to miss me next week.
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 conference, but don’t you love the color? Me too!
Favorite Flower: It’s definitely peonies (at least this week) I’ve literally waited years to enjoy blooms this beautimous. (I’m aware this word is found only in a dictionary of my own making — but it fits perfectly, don’t you think?)
I love Fridays.
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. Business card holders include not only my cards, but also empty sheets waiting to be filled with new friends & faces.
And finally, the back of my notebook consists of some examples of my writing — poetry, devotions, and blogging — along with notebook paper for additional notes.
The saying “It takes a group to raise a writer” certainly rings true for me. God has used Edie, Vonda, my Four Corners, the Upstate Fellowship of Christian Writers, and my online writer’s group, The Light Brigade, to speak truth, encouragement, and much hope into my life.
All that and a notebook too. 🙂 Thank You, Lord.
“Therefore, if you extract the precious from the worthless you will become My spokesman.”
Jeremiah 15:19
Jeremiah 15:19
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 fresher
the gate appeared wider
Blues bluer
and textures more defined.
Respecting the brevity of life heightens ones awareness to the beauty of it all.
Your life is like the morning fog—
it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.
James 4:14b
it’s here a little while, then it’s gone.
James 4:14b
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 obedience
- Friends 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 deserve
- Two sons and daughter-in-laws who I like as much as I love
- Blog posts that make me giggle — and panic at the same time (thanks Lynn!)
- The creativity that oozes forth from my “Four Corners” writing group. Thanks to them, I have a sensational cover for my writer’s notebook.
Visit Ann Voskamp’s blog today for a FREE downloadable gratitude journal for May (thanks for the heads up, Cathy)
Litter Where Life Once Stood
First blooms from my grandmother’s (and great-grandmother’s) roses
blush 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 3:11
Cathy Baker
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