Trailing Arbutus Trailing arbutus First flower of Spring Bashfully hiding away I seek under leathery leaves in the moss Til your soft petals I spy one glad day ~ Your pink and your creamy white blossoms peek out From the ground which you hug tight and dear The perfume of stately old ladies inhale I…
Austin’s Trauma Anniversary Today: Sunlight streamed into our bedroom. Birds chirped brightly outside, and Buddy the cat pushed his way close between my husband and me. Morning snuggles kept me in that zone between blessed slumber and harsh awakening. Suddenly the bright light rudely invaded my sleepy eyes, and I flung the blankets over my…
For who has despised the day of small things? For these seven rejoice to see The plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. They are the eyes of the Lord, Which scan to and fro throughout the whole earth.” ~Zechariah 4:10 Small things, new beginnings, little steps forward–what do they have in common? They are hard…
Fit After 50 Studies will discourage you sometimes, reporting that after 50, fitness is only about maintaining what you achieved up to this point. But I have seen enough evidence to illustrate that anyone who desires to achieve health can attain it, no matter the age. Is there truth to the studies? Of course? Is…
Beauty from Ashes That’s the story we crave, isn’t it? Something lovely from the ruins of whatever knocked us down. I am a believer that God can bring beauty from ashes. So today, I decided to pray for that. I have not had the heart for blogging or blogging lately. I can’t describe why, I…
Today, as the world celebrates the resurrection, we take comfort knowing that Jesus’ death means redemption for us. We have hope because He paid our price. That’s worth remembering! May you be blessed as you contemplate the sacrifice made for you. Laurie Welcome to the Sunday Sunshine Blog Hop! The Sunday Sunshine Blog Hop This…
Welcome to the Homestead Blog Hop! Happy Wednesday! All that is on my mind right now is a call for prayer. I know that’s heavy, but I’d like everyone I know to intercede for a lady who’s in the ICU. Two of our boys were involved in a wreck over the weekend with her, and…
