"The hard discipline to lean into the ugly and whisper thanks to transfigure it into beauty. The hard discipline to give thanks for all things at all times because He is all good. The hard discipline to number the griefs as grace because as the surgeon would cut open my son's finger to heal him, so God chooses to cut into my ungrateful heart to make me whole." ~ Ann Voskamp from One Thousand Gifts Devotional ~ ice storm ~ another day in!making pizza crust for the first time!getting into more of ... Read More about the hard discipline {gift list Monday}
February Meal Plan
Since January's post was enjoyed by several of you, here are my February meal plans! And, this helps hold me accountable to it also!! :) We saved quite a bit of money in January and this meal plan helped tremendously!! {post coming later this week on all we are doing to be more frugal!! yipee!) So, you will notice 2 weekends in a row where I'm out of town. This is so rare! But there aren't as many meals listed this month because of it. Dear hubs said they would eat hot dogs and grilled cheese ... Read More about February Meal Plan
Great podcast on Depression {& my thoughts}
As you know, I have shared a lot about my struggle with depression here on the blog. I haven't written a lot about it recently because I've been in a good place. But, when I heard this sermon, I was prompted to share it with you...and also to consider sharing about it more often - even from the good place I'm in. My prayer is that I can be an encouragement to you...and I believe this sermon will do just that! It's probably the best sermon I've ever heard on depression.The Gospel and Depression ~ ... Read More about Great podcast on Depression {& my thoughts}
Writing Prompts for 4th & 5th graders
My girls are in 4th and 5th grade this year. I have had trouble (myself) getting into a good writing routine with them. I have tried several programs, several ideas...and while they haven't been bad or anything, we just haven't been able to stick with them.So, while trying to search for the perfect program (ha) I started giving my girls writing prompts just to get them writing on a regular basis. So far, their favorite method of writing prompts has been picture writing prompts!!These are so fun, ... Read More about Writing Prompts for 4th & 5th graders
Monday Morning Gratitude
Winter has finally come to east TN! And with it...brings much laughter, many wet socks, snowballs and much to be thankful for...snow dayssledding with cousinsordering pizza (even if it did take nearly 3 hours to get it! ha!)picking up my knitting againfinishing the book, Hannah Coulter, so so good. checking my library for more of his books.a productive saturdayhappily spending a day in the kitchen (as opposed to begrudgingly) the Body of Christa yard full of kids running and playing in the snow ... Read More about Monday Morning Gratitude
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