Standing in the Gap This week our two younger boys and I have participated in a mission trip to one of our youth camps. We’ve been very busy, painting, peeling, building, and tearing down. Hiking, kayaking, eating, singing and hanging out. We met new friends, and even reacquainted with a dear old one from…
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We are back in the freezing temperatures! As Chuck and Little Bit and I took a walk down our road yesterday, we even saw snow flurries. Charlie (Chuck) seemed puzzled to find ice in his water bowl. I guess we will have to endure a little more of this until Spring makes up its mind…
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Welcome to Daylight Savings Time! I’ll be honest and just say that Daylight Savings Time is my least favorite time change! I don’t see much redeeming value in waking up at dark and going to bed at light! But since nobody asked me, I will adjust. Today we will put our planet back together…
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Whatever you’ve done for the lease of these, you have done for Me.
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Fly Lady says to take baby steps!
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Spring is coming—we can see the signs!
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Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop! Good day to you! For some reason, it’s feeling more like Spring! I know it’s just a teaser, but right now, I can hear the birds merrily chirping, and see speckles of blue sky! Our temps should reach the mid-70’s today, and we’ve even caught a sound of the…
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What’s new, what’s cooking, and what do you have to share?
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Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop! Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals, crafts, DIY, how-to’s, gardening, anything from-scratch, natural home/health, self-sufficiency, self-reliance, natural remedies, essential oils, & more! Basically anything related to homesteading. Meet Your Hosts! Follow Their Blogs Natasha – Houseful…
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💘 Love is in the Air 💘 We’ve entered the week for love, according to the calendar and the retail stores. 💕 I used to love Valentine’s Day. I enjoyed creating my own homemade cards for all of my classmates and family members. Construction paper, glue, lace and glitter make for some fun memories and…
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Good morning! I was flipping through some Bible promises and corresponding prayers. This one jumped out at me today. It sure did get my attention. Maybe it’s something you need too. Have a wonderful day! Laurie Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all things homesteading: real food recipes, farm animals,…
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Welcome to the Sunday Sunshine Blog Hop! Thank you for coming to participate in the blog hop. I personally have not been doing any blogging for a bit, but maybe soon I will get back to it. I’m just trying to figure out my groove again. Dad died about two weeks back, we had his…
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Hello, Friends. Today, this is all I have to share. It touched a chord with me. Sometimes, the days are difficult. It’s just part of life, although not easy or pleasant. I liked this image also. ❤️ Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop. Homestead Blog Hop will take place every Wednesday and is for all…
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An empty bed, an empty chair, and an empty place in our hearts. ❤️
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Goodbye, Dad. For anyone who’s followed my blog for the last year or so, you have seen our journey and struggle as Dad progressed with Parkinson’s and Lewy Body Dementia. It’s been so hard to watch him suffer, lose weight, become confused, and just turn into the shell of the wonderful man that he was….
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