I'm having a Thing here today. I hope to have more to share about it later. For now, I just wanted to hold space for the words that I will want to share about it. But I need to go prepare for the Thing. I think I will understand myself better by the end of the day. Really it might be that I just wanted an excuse to add a photo of this beauty to my blog space. When my mom came to live with us last year, she left behind a lifetime worth of peony bushes behind. It grieved her, b

Giving thanks for - God, who knows what is best for me and always has that in mind when he orchestrates events in my life. Outside my window - We’ve lived in this house for nearly 19 years. In the course of those years, so much life happened right before our very eyes. Our own children grew up and added grandchildren to our delight. The backyard has even been the safe haven for wildlife giving life :-) We’ve had bunnies make nests in our raised beds and with an agreement betw

Giving thanks for - my husband who always gives so much of himself for me and our family. His dedication to providing for our family never ceases, despite the fact that he has grown to detest the work he is doing in his career field. I would love to see an opportunity appear for him to pivot to something that would bring him more satisfaction. Outside my window - May 8 - the day before Mother’s Day. It’s cloudy and chilly. The forecast is calling for rain both today and tomor