I'm not going to lie. I've been struggling - A LOT. I'm tired, exhausted, and spent. Some days, I think I'm just done. I'm over it. Time to move on. Only it's not that easy, is it? So this morning, as I was feeling all of this before ever even getting out of bed, I... Continue Reading →
Disconnecting to Reconnect
Yes, silly as it sounds, that is exactly what I have been trying to do. Disconnecting from technology some so that I can reconnect... with nature, with family, with God, with myself! I've been reading more and just sitting more. I've been visiting more and crocheting more. I've been going through things and letting go.... Continue Reading →
Thoughts of Gratitude
This morning, as I was waking, thoughts of gratitude flowed through my mind... The gift of life The air I breathe and the plants and trees that provide it and clean it My feet that carry this body of mine where I want it to go The snooze button for extra morning snuggles Family, Friends, and... Continue Reading →
Soul Searching
The last few weeks, I've been kind of soul searching. Kind of trying to find myself again spiritually. I've been feeling a bit lost... not sure who I am, where I want to be, even what exactly I believe! This soul searching has moved me away from my computer, from social media. I've been reading,... Continue Reading →
Wonderful Wednesday
It's time for my Wonderful Wednesday post this week. It is Wednesday, right? Last week I was a day early! I'm pretty sure I've got it right this week. It is wonderful Wednesday and today I'm grateful for... My son's dog is doing well after having to have surgery late last night. He's such a... Continue Reading →
Christmas In July – More Traditions
Yesterday I reminisced about Christmas traditions, specifically ornament making. I have so many other traditions I could share and maybe I will but in going down memory lane I'm reminded that traditions are fun and important too but they shouldn't consume us or close the door on new ideas and traditions. Sometimes as we grow... Continue Reading →
Christmas In July – Traditions
In keeping with my Christmas in July theme, I've been thinking about Christmas traditions. I have so many from when I was growing up that I just adore and have incorporated into my little family's traditions as well and I have traditions that we have started new to my little family. When my son was... Continue Reading →
Christmas in July – Gift Giving
So... Have you started thinking about Christmas yet? Are you one of those people who starts buying gifts in January and so you're already done? Did you take advantage of the Prime Day deals to get a jump start? I totally missed that and to be honest, I don't really even know what it is!... Continue Reading →
Goings on
What a crazy week this has been! I realized yesterday morning, Wednesday, that I posted my Wonderful Wednesday post on TUESDAY!! I've been a day ahead ever since. Sometimes I think I'm losing my mind. So very much going on... We moved Darling Daughter into a new apartment this week. It's really cute and she'll... Continue Reading →
Wonderful Wednesday
Today I'm grateful for maintenance men who are super friendly and helpful! Thankful for hot water heaters! A cold shower will really make you much more appreciative. Family time! I'm so grateful that we have the means to visit our kids and help them as needed. Oh! And air conditioning! I would not have survived... Continue Reading →