Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 439 – Easter Blessings

~ Easter, Faith, Simple + Southern Sunday

HAVE A GLORIOUS EASTER

“But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen, as he said. Come, see the place where he lay.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭28‬:‭5‬-‭6‬ ‭ESV‬‬

I love to head east across the pasture in the early morning to one of my favorite spots. On this day last week, I felt like the sun was winking at me! Sunrises are a popular thing with me, but especially this week as I had many thoughts about the Sunday morning Jesus’ tomb was found empty!READ MORE

50 Golden Years

~ Anniversary, Everyday Living, Faith, Family

Thank you for joining us today as we share moments from February 23, our 50th wedding anniversary celebration. In the months prior, we had envisioned an intimate time with a small group of friends at a venue that would also hold a sweet memory. Our son, daughter-in-love and precious grands made dreams come true, as they chose to honor us by hosting an evening we will always cherish, in their home, which is not too far from ours. We now have 2 very special nights to remember…exactly 50 years apart!

“Therefore a man shall leave his father and his mother and hold fast to his wife, and they shall become one flesh.”
‭‭Genesis‬ ‭2‬:‭24‬ ‭ESV‬‬

The afternoon of February 23, 2023 was warm, not unlike our wedding day in 1973. As guests arrived, we were able to greet many of them outside. READ MORE

Two Jars Of Blessings

~ Faith, Family, grandchildren

Hello sweet friends. I hope you are having a wonderful week. The last three days have been picture perfect in our Appalachian Foothills!

“Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.”
‭‭James‬ ‭1:17‬ ‭

Spending time with my grandchildren is a blessing for which I am most grateful! I am sharing sweet moments with my two girls and I am thrilled you are joining me.

Flashback four years ago to September 2018, when EM was not quite two and a half. At that time I was keeping her three days a week and our daily routine always included reading books. On this particular day, we were reading “The Blessings Jar– A Story About Being Thankful,”  written by Colleen Coble!

A little girl named Grace was having a grumpy morning. Grace’s Grammy said, “I know the perfect cure for the grumpies.” Grammy showed her a big glass jar. It’s a Blessings Jar. Why don’t we go on an adventure today and try to fill the jar with things that remind us of God’s blessings?”READ MORE