Gratitude…
…the difference it makes. Usually, when my life explodes in my face, it’s turned upside down, goes off on a downward spiral tangent without a by your leave, and generally feels like every piece of the...
View ArticleNumber the days
I don’t know why, but this thought has been prevalent of late: God has numbered my days. I cannot add to nor shorten the number of days I live. I don’t have that kind of power. What does lie within my...
View ArticlePlanning ahead
I’m starting this post on 24 November, 2017. What made Thanksgiving for me? I love the smell of stuffing baking. Mrs. Cubbison’s Cube Stuffing is soy free, or at least it was. I’ll have to check, this...
View ArticlePreparation for Christmas
The holidays are stressful. Some of it’s good and some of it isn’t. The way to make it better is to prepare. Prepare for the triggers and potential meltdowns. First and foremost: Do not expect...
View ArticleThe Word for 2019
2013, the word was Create. Wow. Did I ever create. Update, I continue to create, though at a much slower pace. 2014, the word was Happy. I want to say I’m happy. I don’t want to lie. I have had happy...
View ArticleHappy Easter Sunday
He loves you so much He lived, died, and lives again, for you. Jesus conquered death and hell. He is risen. He lives.
View ArticleButterflies
The analogies and stories about caterpillars changing into butterflies have inspired me, over the years. If you help release them from their cocoon, they will die. The struggle is part of the process,...
View ArticleHappiness, Joy, and Sorrow
Debbie Kay, over at Note to Self, shared a quote. She shares one every day. I’ve gained insights and inspiration. This was yesterday’s:...
View ArticleInspiration from Popsicle Society
Here’s the original post: https://popsiclesociety.com/2019/09/19/todays-inspiring-words-4/
View ArticleFavorite Holiday Moments…
If I want the holidays to be happier, I need to decide how I want it to look. I’m starting with looking back. Banishing the unhappy memories for this. What are some of my favorite memories? I loved...
View ArticleChristmas Songs to Start the Season
…with some of my favorites… The first one is simply totally fun. All I want for Christmas by The Piano Guys https://youtu.be/c16dH9QezyE Stille Nacht (Silent Night) by Manheim Steamroller on their...
View ArticleChristmas Eve
And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin’s name was...
View ArticleMerry Christmas
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem…To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child, and so...
View ArticleBlog Interview
Today, Laurel Hawkes’ written interview is over at Hallee Bridgeman’s blog. What a delight and an honor to be her guest. http://www.halleebridgeman.com/interview-with-laurel-hawkes-and-a-giveaway/...
View ArticlePlanning ahead…
Last year, Brilliant View shared a wonderful idea for making Valentine’s Day memorable and joyful: https://brilliantviewpoint.com/2019/02/14/happy-valentines-day-surprise-someone-today/ I’m doing this....
View ArticleSocial Media posts
I’ve always understood that I needed to repent, every day. However, I struggled with feeling like I was being punished. It’s only been more recently that I’ve come to understand that repentance is a...
View ArticleMy Duck Dealer
In 1998, I was tested for food allergies. To be considered high, I only needed to score higher than 751. Eggs scored a whopping 1205. I went on an allergy free diet, including cutting out almonds,...
View ArticleStarting the season with songs…
…with some of my favorites… The first one is simply totally fun. All I want for Christmas by The Piano Guys https://youtu.be/c16dH9QezyE Stille Nacht (Silent Night) by Manheim Steamroller on their...
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