Daily Blessing

What people will remember

Hubby and I participated in a Forestry Field Day this past Saturday. It was terrific fun! On our way driving to the event Saturday morning, hubby asked if I thought our Forestry professor, from our Forestry class last…

July 30, 2024Lessons from the forest, Relationships

Sunday afternoon berry-picking

Bright and early Saturday morning hubby and I were cruising down the valley headed to our Forestry Field Day event. As we drove past the U-Pick Raspberry farm we were startled to notice the parking area was already…

July 29, 2024Identity, Lessons in the Dirt

Sunday morning surprise!

I was calmly getting ready for church this morning when I glanced up and ... lo and behold! ... there went the bear calmly strolling across the backyard! Immediately I freaked out with excitement and went running for…

July 28, 2024Gratitude

When your tastes change …

Hubby's epic work party this week turned out amazing! Everyone had a really fun time! And everyone loved the different awards!The desserts for this party were cupcakes & cookies from PinkaBella Cupcakes! Gourmet! Amazing, tasty goodness! All of…

July 27, 2024Christian Living

So … how’s it going?

We are now more than halfway through the year 2024. Back on December 30 of last year, I wrote a blog post entitled: "Looking down the road into 2024."I opened that particular blog post with these words: "We…

July 26, 2024Christian Living

Christmas in July!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at our house! Around this time every year I wind up doing most of our Christmas shopping.Hence, this week boxes have been showing up on our front porch with exciting…

July 25, 2024Identity

Families … are like salsa!

I made salsa for dinner last night. And as I was getting ready to do so, the thought occurred to me that families are like salsa! But not just families ... this could also apply to friend-groups, or…

July 24, 2024Relationships

Rewards!

Hubby is throwing an epic party for his team at work this coming Thursday. His team just completed a huge, massive project which they all have been working on for the past 4 years. And they finished last…

July 23, 2024Christian Living

If anyone is hungry … come!

Bright and early this morning I came into the kitchen to warm up my hot coco for breakfast. I was taken aback by surprise when I suddenly noticed the coyote out the window, meandering around and under the…

July 22, 2024Lessons from the forest

Sunday stroll through a swamp

This morning, after Sunday morning worship service, hubby and I had the most delightful picnic brunch with our son and daughter-in-law, at a local park. We feasted on frappuccino's and breakfast sandwiches, donuts and fresh fruit. It was…

July 21, 2024Gratitude