Lifemeds #35

274 finding a book that actually helped me with the tv addiction problem.

275 the desire to do something about it.

276 peace about a house.

277 breathtaking weather.

278 a beaverdam in our creek.

279 boys healthy play in the creek.

280 4-H clubs and a home-school group each month.

281 my husband.

282 that he watched the boys 2 times this last week so I could make 2 special meetings.

283 a self-defense class with friends at Tae Kwon Do

284 a Homesteading Meeting!!! how fun!

285 complimentary school classes that teach scripture

286 my Sword

287 Sunday pot lucks - yum.

288 coupons that I found while shopping for groceries

289 the time (3rd time Eric watched boys in the week) I had to shop alone for groceries.

290 duct tape

291 my washing machine

292 a steam carpet cleaner

293 my vaacum (last years christmas present)

294 our table hockey game

295 an obedient dog

296 teachable boys

297 patient friends

298 a home for Leslie

299 a decorator she loves

300 opportunity.

I heard last week one is happier if they have a meeting to attend once a month. Well once a week individuals meet up on a Monday morning to share in a Gratitude Community, counting 1000 Gifts. Visit there. Join. It's amazing.

I call it my lifemeds. It is a medicine I will always need. Gratitude.

Friday...

I can't seem to get all the pictures uploaded, quick enough to coincide with what all is going on. We've stayed home today, a day to be home. what a blessing. This is close to what the house looked like during the snow. It's gone now. We'll have more, but a break is nice.

Boys have been outside playing- hard.

It's cool enough to wear a superman costume under a hunter suit.

It's cool enough to want hot chocolate, but not to freeze in the great outdoors.

It's sunny, to warm the soul.

Tasks are done so I can get some school planning done.

It's good, it's a blessing.

I'm looking for lentil soup recipes, while planning to make cranberry bread.

It's the end of the month you know, so we're cleaning the pantry!

Have a wonderful weeknd. ~

Laura

Lifetime Meds #34

#262 snow that slowed us down.

#263 a husband who kept us going.

#264 groceries from a large well-planned run.

#265 finally- organization in school.

#266 boys who love snow.

#267 Tae Kwon Do

#268 recognizing people in a new town.

#269 that they recognize you.

#270 coupons that fall in your lap.

#271 fun with Yahtzee.

#272 a good nights sleep.

#273 promises renewed every morning.

God is more than a dose of medication. His promises are more than a prescription. They are the marrow that resides in our bones. His promises and faithfulness are the blood & air that passes through our souls intricate creation. Thank you Lord, for your blessings. Your mercy. Your goodness.

Praying a prayer of thanksgiving, with others at a the Gratitude Community. Visit A Holy Experience to share with others in a global offering of thanks.

Legacy

When making major life decisions, like buying a house, one can really get caught up in the details. How big, floorplan, location, etc... but it all really comes back down to 'how will we live' in the location, will the floorplan enhance our lives, will the size facilitate our family's closeness and personal growth? Will we be close enough to amenities or far enough away to see the rolling hills while we drive to and from the amenities.

I read this post today while scrolling pictures, ideas & whatnot. It struck a cord. How will my kids remember me? will the see the profile of my face in the screen light of my laptop, or my smile directly looking at them, setting the media world to the side, just to get a goodmorning hug?

First things first. First things, must be first. There's only one chance. Regrets are such a burden. I don't want to spend my days, wishing, regretting.

Prayerfully, we press on in the decision where to live. But along the way, I want to live. Not to worry. To go confidentally. Looking them right in the eye, and riding the sled right down the hill of life with them.

Heart of the Home

Here's the most likely candidate for the heart of our home. I look at these pictures and well, hmmm. I see lots of painting cabinets, & demo on that back wall behind the kitchen table (see the one beyond the fridge). Now if you'll look to the right in the sidebar of my blog, you'll see an amazing link for Houzz's. This is my new best friend when it comes to renovation ideas. It has EVERYTHING. I made a notebook for this particular kitchen, and the picture you see first is the idea I see for this kitchen. The view from the kitchen is amazing.

We'll see what happens. (Thank you Annesta for reminding me, not to worry.)

Lifemeds #33

All things bright & beautiful,

creatures great & small,

all things wise & wonderful,

the Lord God made them all.

#250 snow, falling all night.

#251 savory butternut squash soup

#252 vegetable soup

#253 friends who ask you over to stay a while. visit. play.

#254 games like rummikub

#255 healthy sons.

#256 a husband and his birthday celebration.

#257 bowling with family to celebrate.

#258 bobble-heads.

#259 a testimimony of faith & a new creature in Christ.

#260 my first gift of farm-fresh-eggs.

#261 dreams realized. hope.

Lifemeds to me, counting one thousand gifts, all pointing to the Ultimate Giver. His name be praised because He alone, in the Trinity of His nature, provides every good gift. If there is merit or virture to be found, He is the source.

If you've needed, like me encouragement to become closer to God, start counting and be a part of the Gratitude Community at AHolyExperience.

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Friday ritual of celebrating life's moments. No words. Visit others at Soulemama.

Diligently Seeking God ~ Daily

Last year one book I did commit to read was Diligently Seeking God by Gary Henry. It is an excellent sharply honed tool to guide one's thoughts to the greatness of God. In daily terms with daily entries, it pulls in thoughts from great thologians, while breaking down the daily issues of life. Real life.

So this year I decided I'd read through it again. No yearly reading is perfect. I'm sure I'll come across entries I missed, and read them with a new perspective. When I started last year, we hadn't moved. My proverbial 'cheese' was in the same place. Now there are new challenges, new blessings, new influences. But God is still exactly who He's always been. The Great 'I AM'. Never changing, always gracious, just in everyway, merciful in abundance.

Last year I also started counting blessings/gifts over at A Holy Experience, with a Gratitude Community. I have met some of the most beautiful women who show up on Monday with a list of what they've noticed as gifts & blessings in their lives. It's what I called 'daily meds.' Gratitude is an amazing way to notice the Giver. And it's all ultimately from Him. Everything that is good begins with Him. Every virtue, every kindness, every material gift. So once again, I will renew my effort to take note of my blessings. And join others at the Gratitude Community.

Moda Bakeshop

I love quilts. Have started a few. Finished only a couple small ones. I think this one at Moda Bakeshop is precious. Inspiration.

A beautiful finished version using this pattern 'Wonderland' can be viewed here at Tiny Homestead. Last quilt in the post.

Winter Nature

I just ordered a nature series notebook from Anna Comstock on Handbook of Nature Studies. The creek on the back of the property is calling. I'm sure there will be more snow. Sure of it. Looking forward to a little nature. We ordered the Winter Wednesday Nature Pages.