Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 525

~ Autumn, Christmas, Everyday Living, Family, Simple + Southern Sunday, Thanksgiving

“Only fear the Lord and serve him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things he has done for you.”
‭‭1 Samuel‬ ‭12‬:‭24‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Tennessee’s Little River, just outside the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, was remarkably peaceful and beautiful last week. We didn’t make the trip but our sweet grands were treated to a few days of camping by Dad and Mom. They returned home just in time to spend a wonderful Thanksgiving with family! Even in a difficult and troubled world there is so much to be grateful for, even though circumstances can make gratefulness hard to find as it can be smothered beneath heartaches!READ MORE

Thanksgiving Tea In The Sunshine Cottage

~ Autumn, Fall, Family, Food & Entertaining, Teatimes, Thanksgiving

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

Honoring Daddy On Veterans Day

~ Family, Veterans Day

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