I saw this idea from my favorite blogger, and actually made it! Sometimes I have all these great plans and ideas, but they never really come together. This time, I was ready. House plants were on clearance at Walmart. I picked up a couple of plants, one bag of potting soil, a bowl from my mother-in-law, moss and rocks from our backyard, sticks from the front yard, some plant cuttings I had as a decoration on my table, and I was ready to go. It didn't take much time to pull together, and … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2012
For the weekend…..
There is a wonder outside, a discovery to be made To find God in His creation, that brings Glory to His name. So find a trail to wander, and run with all your might His song sings round the river bend, and life springs forth from Light We search among the flowers, all pink and white and blue, They demonstrate His radiance, His gifts for me and you. May we awaken to the gifts this … [Read more...]
The Best Baby Shower Gift
Ok, so my friend asked what I thought was the best baby shower gift, and I wanted to come up with something cute and artsy (but functional), or something profound, but I knew instantly what I would suggest and here it is: A BACKPACK. Ok, so you're thinking - really? A backpack? That's the words of wisdom I get? Yes...... So many new moms get all caught up in getting a cute diaper bag. And I have to agree - some of them are super-cute. But here are the reasons why we started using a … [Read more...]
My Offering….
As the offering plate neared our pew, she became more and more nervous - my seven-year-old searching for her coin-purse. I found it as the plate passed to the row behind us, and we fumbled with the zipper. I asked her, "How much do you want?" and she said, "all of it". The coins tumbled out of their case, and she ran to the back of the church to find the offering plate. In the background, a young woman plays the piano keys beautifully, and artfully sings the words to that famed … [Read more...]
Just Breathe
I love that boy, my toddler-man just turned three. He has a way about him that makes anyone laugh, a character unique to his skin alone. He's a brawny guy, deceptively heavy unless you have seen how much he can eat. His legs are bowed, his belly is round, and he has incredible strength. But even his hands can lose their grip, and when I heard the thud, and the jovial laughter in the living room turn to wailing, I knew he had taken a hard fall. I turned to see what had happened and Becca was … [Read more...]
