"What Do You Want Today Lord"
When He has you in a certain place at a certain time and you are not sure of the reason, the best thing I have found to do is just pray, "What do you want today Lord"....Sometimes I can't look much...
View ArticleDid Zlie Martin Ever Get MAD at her saintly daughter??
I know St. Theresa was not a saint when she was a child. I realize through God's grace and her obedience she gave her whole life to our Lord...and became a saint after much trial and suffering.But...
View ArticleFINDING WHAT GOD WANTS
The other day I was talking with my mom and told her something I had been praying about. She said to me, "Maybe you should ask for a sign..a specific direction that confirms what you are asking."And I...
View ArticleFriday Things That Make Me Smile
This week...I had 2 moms show up for Rosary group. THAT. FELT. GREAT.I celebrated St. George's feast day with a cake and some Playmobil dragons.I cried a few days in a row.I finished Brideshead...
View ArticleSunday Evening Post
If the sun is shining..the kids ask to play in the hose. It is still 45 degrees but shorts are on and flip flops are found. We get 2 days of sun and life feels so ...easy!This week is mixed with...
View ArticleRunning With My Rosary
Two weekends ago I could not find my headphones before running. Not having that much time I decided to just hurry up and run ...without ear buds, which is not at all what I usually do.As I was running...
View ArticleThings Worth Doing
I wrote about running yesterday which always makes me cringe just a little. I have been running for 19 years. I have done several races including a 1/2 and full marathon. I am currently running...
View ArticleI Want To Remember:
This passed weekend was a big one for my oldest son. There is a fine line between sharing and bragging and I am very sensitive to that. Especially because I know that in this house NOBODY is...
View ArticleMy "quilt"
It has not rained at all in the month of May...that has been AMAZING!! Life with no rain feels so very easy. People playing outside, things to do on the weekend, not being wet, all make for a happy...
View ArticleGinny's Shawls
Last weekend I got super excited while looking at Instagram. I have been on Insta for a while but recently found what a great source of inspiration Insta can really be in regards to knitting....and as...
View ArticleI LIVE HERE
Sorry I have not been back for awhile...I was really busy feeling sorry for myself. That has taken up a lot of June so far, and if I'm honest I think it took over the end of May too...I realize we...
View ArticleThe Thing About Instagram
Instagram envy...it is a real thing. I think for visual people like myself the envy feels sneaky...Your not looking for envy...your just looking for beauty. I love seeing beautiful pictures...I love...
View ArticleMonday Evening Post
Right Now:I have 2 kids home with me all week. Just 2! The last 2, to be exact. Emily and Molly are away at camp for the week. They took the ferry to Juneau for a week long camp filled with hiking,...
View ArticleHalf Way There
As of July 1st I am almost 40. I will admit to being a little "bummed" about the whole ordeal. Don't get me wrong, I love my birthday. But this number does bring a pause for most people. Forty is...
View ArticleMy Almost Garden
We are surrounded by GRAY around my house. I have a talented neighbor who has changed her gray into a lush looking green by all the gardening she has done with her rock. ...I have been inspired. I...
View ArticleYarn Along
A very useful pass time...Take pictures of yarn.....Post pictures of yarn....Check back to see if anyone commented about you posting...
View ArticleThe Camp
Not being able to all get off the island together has made family trips a bit of an issue these last 2 years. I can be of split mind on the topic of family vacations...they are expensive and not...
View ArticleNot Being Their Toy
;Summer days lead to a lot of mama filling each and every minute. It seems that some of them need minutes filled more than others. I get in the habit of filling them and then realize part of the...
View ArticleNights Like This
Last night we got to have little get together. I have been waiting for a get together for awhile. I have been fixing up my rock pit, knitting shawls, painting benches, making pies, all summer long...
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