Category: The Hearth
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Our Christmas Gift
It’s boys grown tall and snowball fights to begin. It’s the first taste of snow and her sweet impish grin. It’s snow angels to make and neighbors to greet. It’s warmth by the fire and popcorn to eat. It’s hot chocolatey goodness and old movies to view. It’s stirring the batter and making some stew.…
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November Gratitude: Sight
This morning I woke up on the couch at 6:00. Yes, I slept there all night. No, Bri and I are not fighting. I fell asleep there while watching a movie with Bri and never woke up. So I climbed off the couch and tripped in the dark over furniture and slippers into the kitchen…
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November Gratitude: Freedom
Today I voted for the candidate and amendments that I believe are best for our state, for our nation. I know millions are doing this same thing all across America. Far too often I take this freedom for granted. This freedom to walk into a voting booth without fear. This freedom to make my voice…
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Grateful Eyes: Spring Thankfulness
It has been far too long since I have continued my quest for living with grateful eyes… I have neglected posting my lists for The Gratitude Community, but I haven’t neglected writing them in my journals, finding that even in darkness, a grateful heart brings light. Here are my thoughts from Spring days. Summer’s list…
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Emma Grace… And More
Here she is, friends. And may I just say this trip was one. of. the. best. EVER. I ended 2008 with Beth, started 2009 with Monica, and visited friends and family in between. It really was so wonderful that I have no way to describe it other than with thankful bits of our week. Logging…
A Spring of Joy 