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Thinking of 2025
Coming to the end of the year gave me good reason to reflect back and look forward as perhaps many people do. I have seen several suggestions and ideas of how to do this. It is helpful to me to process through and write things down. I’m going to try to make it simple – […]
A Different Christmas
After much anticipation, Christmas arrived. Yesterday I kept myself busy cooking and baking and delivering goodies. I made my mom’s Christmas bread which she made every year. This year I was on my own. I asked her for help particularly to determine if the dough was the right consistency. It did turn out a little […]
Crying Day
Today was very emotional for me for many reasons. When I wake up early in the mornings, I start my prayers. This morning that included listening to an Advent podcast on the Hallow app. Over the past few weeks the focus has been on a book called, “A Severe Mercy”, by Sheldon Vanauken. It is […]
Be Kind
I saw the quote today, “In a world where you can be anything, be kind.” I had seen it before, but it really struck me today. We are blessed to live in a country and time right now where there are so many options. At the same time, people can feel like they should be […]
Christmas Flowers
It was a beautiful day today, so I took advantage of the opportunity and decided to go to the cemetery. I remembered that you could start putting artificial flowers on the sites starting December 1. I went to the craft store and perused the different single stemmed flowers. I don’t feel I have the talent […]
A Different Kind of Thanksgiving
We all knew Thanksgiving would be different this year and honestly I was a little emotional going into it. My son and his wife hosted the meal as it would be easier on them both. I made the pumpkin pie and apple crisp, my sister put together the charcuterie board, and my brother provided the […]
Persistence
I read a reflection from the Word Among Us this morning about persistence. It reminded me of my friend so I shared it with her. It said in part: “Our Heavenly Father treasures persistence because He knows what it can produce in His children. Persistence keeps our eyes fixed on Him, and it helps us […]
The Mustard Seed
My brother spoils me. I was surprised to receive an additional gift from him tonight. It was another beautiful, delicate necklace. There was a mountain scene in the pendant. When I told my brother thank you, he told me that there was a mustard seed in it. He said he learned more about the scripture […]
Another Year
Today was my birthday. I spent much of the day reading and responding to birthday wishes. I received flowers and a balloon from my sister and a beautiful, delicate necklace from my brother. I was blessed to celebrate in the evening with my sons, daughter in law and grandkids. We got Mexican food and mini […]
Save The Date
I got together with my son’s fiancée for a little while this afternoon with my daughter in law. She brought the “Save the Date” cards for her and my son’s wedding. It included a sweet photo of the 2 of them looking over the balcony of the cabin. The familiar big hill in the distance […]
Still Finding God 