Two years ago today, My mom had her heart attack. Those 24 hours are forever engraved in my memories. I wear this necklace everyday, to help me remember all the lessons I learned. 1. You Are Not Guaranteed Tomorrow.August 5, 2012 was a normal day. My mother had come to see me in Conway. We woke up early that morning and helped with the Kid's Triathlon. Then we went and worked in my classroom all day. We had a pretty good day, just getting things done, …
Finding Beauty Friday, the first one of the new year!
The first Friday of the new year! How exciting! How are you spending yours?I will be at home resting! The crud is still residing in my body, so it's going to be a low key weekend. I may convince the Mr. to let me out of the house to go to the movies! I'm really wanting to see Into the Woods! I can arm myself with kleenex and cough drops, and be fine, don't you think?So today, I wanted to share one of my favorite photos with you! I'm sure this won't be the last time you see this photo, in some …
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New Year’s Resolutions/Goals/Focus Word(s) of the year
I'm not sure where the backlash started for resolutions, but I'm not liking it! Why shouldn't you make goals/resolutions/focus words for a new year? Why shouldn't you admit where your weaknesses are for the year before and make plans to strengthen them?This year, whatever you call it: goals, resolutions, whatever... make some! Think about your year, and what you want to work on, and do it! What's holding you back?My word for 2014 was "Relax" and I tried my hardest to learn to just relax. I …
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What’s your New Year’s Resolutions/goals/word(s) of the year?
I'm not sure where the backlash started for resolutions, but I'm not liking it! Why shouldn't you make goals/resolutions/focus words for a new year? Why shouldn't you admit where your weaknesses are for the year before and make plans to strengthen them?This year, whatever you call it: goals, resolutions, whatever... make some! Think about your year, and what you want to work on, and do it! What's holding you back?My word for 2014 was "Relax" and I tried my hardest to learn to just relax. I …
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Sharing Scripture, Vol. 4
It's time for Sharing Scripture! The once a month link up to share all of your hand lettering projects, typography and photo shopping skills showing off your favorite scriptures!This bit of scripture has never rang more true to me than right now: Starting next month, I will be having a co-host join me. If you'd like to be a co-host, please shoot me an email!Please check out all the rules, and play nice to follow them.Here's the low down:This will be on the first Thursday of every month, for …
Finding Prayer Again
Growing up in a Catholic family, I never really understood the idea behind being "saved." I was baptized before the age of one, and although we reaffirm our love for God and our commitment to the Catholic religion in the Sacrament of Confirmation at an older age, it's not the same ideology behind many other religions. We are saved by the grace of God when we are baptized, and we renew that commitment to Him in Confirmation. I was raised in the Catholic religion, and although my mother was a very …