Everyday Living

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 588

~ grandchildren, Simple + Southern Sunday

“Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and forevermore! From the rising of the sun to its setting, the name of the Lord is to be praised!”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭113‬:‭2‬-‭3‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Tuesday was a pleasant morning considering it is February, and the sunrise was an undeniable blessing and gift to get us moving along our way. We had a busy day planned, and this was an immediate reminder that the Sunrise/Sunset Designer is also the One who is always sovereign over our days (and our nights), and our plans!READ MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 571

~ Autumn, Family, grandchildren, Simple + Southern Sunday

“For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I am the one who helps you.””
‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭41‬:‭13‬

Sunlight glowing behind and through the pines on a completely clear 40 degree October morning. An owl was giving me a good day hoot, which I guess would be like saying goodnight since it was about his bedtime. Not a bad way for me or the owl to start our morning!READ MORE

Pumpkin Carving & Exciting News

~ Autumn, Fall, Family, grandchildren, October

Welcome friends, We cannot believe our favorite month is almost over! It seems that 2024 zipped on by when we weren’t looking. Maybe it is an age thing with Pam? (After all, she will be celebrating her #? birthday tomorrow)!

“But the steadfast love of the Lord is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him, and his righteousness to children’s children, to those who keep his covenant and remember to do his commandments.”
‭‭Psalm‬ ‭103‬:‭17‬-‭18‬ ‭(ESV‬‬)

From a group of pumpkins, our grands selected one to become their own for the evening and the “pumpkin carving season”. We put initials near the stems with a marker to make the choosing official and avoid any mixups! After all, no one wishes to be associated too closely with someone else’s pumpkin!READ MORE