Welcome sweet friends. How can it be possible that Thanksgiving is one week from this Thursday? It seems like we just celebrated July 4th!
“I will give to the Lord the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the Lord, the Most High.”
Psalm 7:17 (ESV)
Sunshine Cottage is my perfect place to take a break during the busy holiday season and enjoy a cup of tea! I have an extra place just for you. READ MORE
Welcome sweet friends. Today is Veterans Day, a day which is set aside for us to celebrate, honor, and pay respect for America’s veterans.
“Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
Joshua 1:9 (ESV)
I have shared Daddy’s story many times because we must never forget the sacrifice of the greatest generation and all who have followed in their footsteps. Not only am I sharing his story, but also some recent life changes.
Daddy was born during the Great Depression into a typical Southern family in the Appalachian Foothills of NE Alabama. His childhood was similar to all children who grew up during that impoverished era. Daddy discovered baseball at an early age. During the spring of his senior year of high school, he was scouted by the Cleveland Indians and was offered a contract to play professional baseball. After two successful years in Class A, he was transferred to Class AA. The Major League was now in sight.
But that was when the draft board notified him.READ MORE
Happy Tuesday sweet friends. November holds within its thirty days a special day to count our blessings. The fourth Thursday of November is not only a gathering for reflecting and remembering the blessings of the past year, it also challenges us to express heartfelt gratefulness each day until Thanksgiving greets us again next year! Let thankfulness be 365!
“Giving thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,”
Ephesians 5:20 (ESV)
I am excited to join 16 table stylists for a Thanksgiving Tablescape Blog Hop hosted by my lovely friend, Rita from Panolpy. You will find all of the links for tabletop ideas and inspiration at the bottom of this post.READ MORE