What a precious gift as you arrived November 10, 1994, Our button-nose baby that we adore. Never dreamed you'd be where you are today; But, we would not have asked you to stay. You were meant to fly and soar And experience the Lord's "so much more." So thankful that God holds you fast And that you are free beyond your past To a bright future that is ahead, indeed. We bless you and we wish you godspeeed. May you forever be in His good grace And may you continually ... Read More about Happy Birthday China Doll
Finding Beauty in Every Face & Place – Love Notes Tied to Trees
While out walking this week, I saw a lone golden leaf framed by fern-like mimosa leaves. I did a double take because the leaf appeared to be in the shape of a heart, and sure enough, on closer inspection, it was. While the majority of ours leaves are already scattered to the ground and most branches are bare, here was one lovely heart shaped leaf as if it were a love note tied to a tree, just for me. There is so much beauty on display from our Creator. I'm sharing my heart shaped love note ... Read More about Finding Beauty in Every Face & Place – Love Notes Tied to Trees
Salsa Chicken Recipe
This the easiest recipe I've ever made because there are only two ingredients and all you do is put them in the crockpot. And the two ingredients are in the title of the recipe: Salsa and Chicken. Easy Peasy. Salsa Chicken is good for a family dinner and will give you ample leftovers for another meal, or it's great to serve to a crowd. When the girls were in grade school I had Salsa Chicken in the recipe rotation because it was a quick and easy meal to have ready to eat as soon as we came in ... Read More about Salsa Chicken Recipe
Scripture Memory Team – Verse 16
Happy November 1st! It's a new month, in what I think is the most wonderful time of year, and it's time to memorize a new memory verse! I am going to see if I can recall my last verse from memory right here, live on the blog: Galations 5:22-23 "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self control against such things there is no law." I got it! If you remember, I worked on these two verses the entire month of ... Read More about Scripture Memory Team – Verse 16
Finding Beauty in Every Face & Place – Still Life of Walnuts
Almost every day this season I have been picking up the baseball sized fruit that falls from the numerous black walnut trees. And just so you know, since the walnuts do not taste good, I pick them up to get rid of them. So instead of looking at this task as a pain, I am presenting them as my bouquet, or in this case, my basket. Last week, I placed the fruit of my labor up on the fence and took a picture of them right before I pitched them. The daily time of picking up the walnuts has ... Read More about Finding Beauty in Every Face & Place – Still Life of Walnuts