My feet hit the ground running early Monday morning. I had a busy week ahead, my ‘to do’ list was long, and my available time was limited. Work, appointments, meetings, Christmas shopping and birthday planning had all found a spot in the schedule. Somewhere along the way I even managed to pick up something I…
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Following the Leader
The other day I engaged in a familiar practice that almost every adult has done sometime throughout their life – bringing the groceries in from the car. However, this time my little Yorkie, Zoe, felt she needed to participate. Zoe took it upon herself to guide my path from the car to the house and…
Recharged
As I gathered all my “must haves” for a short weekend getaway, I accidentally forgot one of my most important essentials – my phone charging cord. As the number of battery life dropped lower and lower, I found myself feeling frantic to get some final things done – reply to email, search local store hours…
What do you give THANKS for?
It is Thanksgiving week! This is a time when most people in our nation take a moment or two to reflect on the things in their lives they are grateful for. I’ll admit, some seasons in life make our blessings far more evident than others, but there will always be something we can be thankful…
Time to let go
My family is neck-deep in our adventure of moving. We are almost done packing and relocating our things from one house to another. If you’ve ever packed and moved your own household, you begin to realize just how much stuff you’ve accumulated over the years. It’s one thing to collect and use items over time,…
“Show ready”
I’ve been walking through an interesting season the past couple of months. We’ve had our house on the market, and we have been living “show ready.” If you’ve ever sold your house or toured one that was staged properly, you probably have a good understanding of what I’m talking about. Being “show ready” is making…
Seasons change
Have you ever found yourself in a new season of life? If your seasons are changing now, are you having a hard time finding your new balance? As we move from summer to fall, God is faithful to reveal a few things through the transition: Change is good Nature is changing her gown all around…
Creating happy holidays
The holidays are right around the corner! While chatting with a friend the other day, I began to realize just how stressful spending time with family can really be for so many people. Some families see each other often and experience life together from season to season. Other families, like hers, only gather once a…
Are you a little stale?
I begin each morning with a hot cup of coffee. I love sipping on my favorite mixture of coffee beans and flavored creamer, breathing in the lovely aroma of a coffee house while still relaxing in my jammies. I don’t sip it from an insulated, travel cup either. No way! I like to drink from…
Closed doors
My hand hurts. I’ve been knocking on this closed door for far too long. I know God chooses which doors to open and which to close, but I really liked what was behind this door. I enjoyed it. I miss it. But the door has closed, yet I can’t stop wondering why. Ever been there?…