See God everywhere. Be on the lookout for His gifts, His grace. And once you start seeing, more are exposed. It begins with a sprinkle, then steady drops, then it pours. God pours out so much blessing that there is not room enough for it. And all He wants is our thanks. To notice what […]
Simple Thanks
[don’t miss out on the digital scrapbook software giveaway!] On this cool, overcast Friday, I am finding reason for thanks. fun conversations with a mom who loves me from my head down to my toes. finding a few leftover freshly baked cookies from a recent Etsy order. friends–both near and far–who have me on […]
Digital Scrapbooking {giveaway}
giveaway now closed! but even if you don’t win the MyMemories Suite, there’s still a deal awaiting you. Simply follow this link, purchase the suite and use the coupon code STMMMS86322 when you check out for $10.00 OFF the scrapbook software PLUS another $10 coupon for the MyMemories store! —- For the past many years, scrapbooking has been all the rage. I remember […]
Top Ten Best Recipes from this Summer
For something fun and simple, I thought I’d share ten of my favorite recipes that I have posted on Adorkable Recipes this summer. Brown Eyed Baker inspired me with her list, and then Oh!Amanda’s Top Ten Tuesday rolled around for the perfect opportunity! I hope you love this little compilation as much as I do! […]
Finding Communion
For many months now, my perspective has been changing. Learning to live fully, appreciating every good and perfect gift, finding God even in the pain. His blessings are everywhere, one thousand gifts every day, waiting to be discovered. And my thanks, my notice, blesses Him in return. My eyes have been opening to these gifts, […]
The One with an Observation
There is something to be said for observing the small nuances of a new place. It’s lovely to be able to point to the few subtle differences from town to town. Though so much is standard, predictable, understood, each group of people lives together in a unique way. Community. This new town is quaint. If […]
The One with Market Thankfulness
I am head over heals for local produce markets, for generous friends with gardens, for weekend farmers’ markets. For just a few dollars, we can eat the fruit God created for our nutrition and our enjoyment. Sinking my teeth into a homegrown peach is like a glimpse of heaven. Filling our stomachs with yellow squash, […]
The One with My First Photo Gig
Kevin and I have long been discussing and dreaming about becoming a professional wedding photography duo. I like details and artsy perspectives. He enjoys editing and managing the “big picture.” In December we purchased our Canon Digital Rebel and have been learning the full extent of its abilities ever since. I still have so much to learn, […]
The One with our Evening at Lake Ontario
You may remember how we’ve been little party animals since moving to NY. It’s been a great way to get to know the people with whom we’ll be living life. Connections–true, deep, meaningful relationships–make life beautiful. The second week here, we were invited to join a bunch of other church families out at “Getaway Camp”–a […]
The One with the Sappy Kitties
For the sake of complete honesty and because I seem to have an affinity for sharing my embarrassing moments, I will now expand about the “goodbye” entry from yesterday. I miss my cats. It wasn’t until we said goodbye to our Butterscotch (after already giving Maisy a new home) that I realized how attached I […]