Eve Thoughts

Sometimes, God just gives us an ordinary day. Or a whole string of them. The ins and outs of today are the same as the were yesterday, and last week. 

This is life. 

And if I'm not thankful for the day-to-day routine. For the regular and normal things. For the ordinary. The simple conclusion is that I'm not thankful for this life. 

I need to be thankful for all. 

For books and the adventures inside them. 

For rawhide bones to keep Sadie busy. 

For that silver band, how it wraps 'round his finger in the same way his arms encircle me.
For this quiet time alone.

For a need, and urge, to write. 

For second cups of coffee.  

For all the ordinaries, Jesus....thank You. 

What are some everyday things you're thankful for?

Zoo Date

 

 

 

Things I Learned This Weekend

>>That Spring is well underway here, no matter how cold the temperature drops. Winter.Is.Over.

>>That we're really enjoying the personal aspect (and delicious beverages) found at our local coffee shop. 

>>That buying accent chairs and journals with hot air balloons on them make me happy. 

>>That seeing how much my husband loves his grandfather warms my heart.

>>That I believe every home should have a dog (even if it's just a little fluffy one ;)

>>That I miss my long flowing locks. There, I said it! And my hair is now long enough to wear in a messy  bun again. YAY!

>>That I'm having so much fun with Spring outfits and my beloved mustard scarf.

>>That so far, Spring in Kentucky is probably my favorite over anywhere else. 

>>That I still get so excited when I start seeing my favorite Springtime flower, Phlox.

And I also learned:

>>That I'm so thankful to have been raised by my dad to respect and use guns my whole life.

>>That listening to Kentucky Law on carrying concealed weapons for nearly two hours is pure torment.

>>That even if a movie won all kinds of Oscars and lots of people loved said movie, it doesn't help that it was a pointless waste of time to watch. 

What have you learned lately? :)

Ciara Michelle

This child. This sweet part of our hearts....

She's all soft threads of gold hair and pale skin. 

She's fidgeting hands and feet. Curious. A little flower waving and growing in the sunlight and wind. A God-story blossoming, unfolding right before us. 

Dirt, icing and mischief can be found on her face on any given day. 

She's a mess. 
Like you and me. 
She's just another one of us in need of grace, in need of love and truth. 
In need of Jesus. 

Oh, but we love her. 

We've been with her all through her little journey. 

We've laughed, cried over, and prayed so hard for her. 

And we keeping praying. We're asking God to keep working. 

She might not know it yet, but Jesus Christ is the only way she's going to make it through what she has yet to face in her life. 

May God's grace lift her high.

Ciara, our little first-hand account, tangible example of God's mercy, provision and grace.

We love you little squirrel.
Jonny & Breanne