Category: The Hearth
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Adding To The List…
…of one thousand gifts. The madness of packing, the sweetness of anticipation, the imaginations running wild as we prepare for a week at the beach. Prayers answered “yes” in the lives of friends. Deep thoughts by saints gone by pointing me to Christ. Re-evaluating beliefs… solidifying convictions… knowing where I stand. Faith. The assurance of…
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Even More Things…
…that make me thankful. 66. First licks of ice cream in a pink cone. Delight. Joy. Warm snuggles after bath. Vacation Bible School. Learning about Jesus. Worshipping together. Cousins. “Funderstorms!” Watching hail bounce. Awed by God’s power. The way Grandma’s eyes light up each time she sees a grandchild. Watermelon bites and drips and messes…
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Thankful Bits
More thankful bits of my days… Kissable toes that run barefoot through summer’s grass. Story time at the library. Making new friends. Sweet snuggles. Arms that are never empty. Hands never too full to hug. Coffee in a mug half-full. Thank you that my life is even fuller. Going on a bear hunt… Water. Refreshment.…
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Precious Reminders
Learning to do cartwheels. Falling. Laughing. Picking ourselves back up again. Posies in the yard. Pink blossoms filling my home with their sweet fragrance. Am I the fragrance of Christ? Sunny days. Climbing on swing sets. Riding on bikes. Time together just being. Playing peek-a-boo. Somehow it never gets old. Voices floating down from the…
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Heart Smiles
From Ash while holding my hand and walking through store aisles: Mom? When I can read better, I know what I’m going to do. What’s that, buddy? Read Narnia all day long! From Micah while eating his bagel and oatmeal: Mommy? Let’s pretend our whole house is a ship and there’s no roof on it…
A Spring of Joy 