Everyday Living

Autumn Joy In The Sunshine Cottage

~ Autumn, Fall, Sunshine Cottage

Happy Monday dear friends. I cannot believe October, my favorite month, is almost gone. Time really passes swiftly, it seems. That is probably because I am getting older.

“You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭16‬:‭11‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Yes, I am getting older…today is my birthday! It is one of those that occurs every 10 years when the left number changes. Ah…but what a tremendous blessing!

The Sunshine Cottage was decorated several weeks ago and I am finally able to open the door and invite you inside.READ MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 468

~ Autumn, Fall, Simple + Southern Sunday

Jesus said …“If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.””
‭‭John‬ ‭8‬:‭31‬-‭32‬ ‭ESV‬‬

We started an October tradition of carving pumpkins 3 years ago. Their names are Ella Mae, Emma Kennedy, and Wyatt Lee. The event has taken place on the picnic table each year. While waiting on the carvers to return from their break and identify their work, I thought we might take an autumn glimpse at a few other spots around the yard and see what others do traditionally on nice October afternoons.READ MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 467

~ Autumn, Fall, Simple + Southern Sunday

“Thus says the Lord: “Let not the wise man boast in his wisdom, let not the mighty man boast in his might, let not the rich man boast in his riches, but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the Lord who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the Lord.””
‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭9‬:‭23‬-‭24‬ ‭ESV‬‬

I was able to take delight in another October sunrise last week. I occasionally wish there was some way to include a pause button in real life. But, upon pondering that thought a bit, I decided maybe having access to such a button wouldn’t be a good idea after all. Strictly God’s business!READ MORE