Life Notes
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Faithful Friend and a Tennis Ball
A faithful friend. We can’t go through life without one. Well, I suppose we could, but who wants to? We all need our friends. And a tennis ball. Or something.
Keepsake Box | Telling a Life Story of Long Ago
While browsing through an old box of keepsakes that belonged to my Grandmother Headrick (Mama Headrick is what we all called her!), I found several folded newspaper ads, a quilting pattern, postmarked letters from her family in Mississippi, and numerous handwritten recipes. The image that came to mind as I glanced through the recipes was her kitchen. Every time I entered her house through the back door into the kitchen, I would always find leftover biscuits with smoked bacon or maybe her teacakes fresh out of the oven. She passed away in September 1977, and I am sure this box of keepsakes have been stored even long before her death.
Morning Walks In the Gardens
One of my favorite and most relaxing times is spent in the gardens, walking down the pathways in the early morning hours. The sun is barely up as I begin; dampness from the night still lingers in the air. The leaves of trees and flowers glisten with morning dew. Even though I took the same walk late the evening before, I always find something new along the paths. A beautiful flower may be blooming today, and only today. If I had chosen to not take the walk, I would have missed it!
Easter Tablescape “New Life, New Beginnings”
Incorporating the colors of springtime, our inspiration for this theme came from sitting on my porch one morning, enjoying coffee while watching the colors of springtime unfold. Such a beautiful canvas, much like a Monet painting…
The Heart of a Servant
I was given a gift yesterday. A beautiful and thoughtful gift. One that will be at a prominent place in my home. It is a wooden plaque made with my mother’s life scripture and the words, “Life’s Power.” It is a treasure that will always remind me of my mom, but also, a reminder of a beautiful group of ladies who love God and live to serve Him and others…
“You Have My Chair!”
Lately, I have been on both sides of the line where I needed kind, loving words and then later, I needed to be the one to give them. God help us all to put things in perspective, pray for patience, wisdom, and kindness. Show love. Be slow to anger. Be ready to forgive and forget. There are far greater issues in this world than getting our feelings hurt …
Paperwhites – The Hope of Winter
Free Download to all of our loyal readers. Our gift to you as we end this year is a notecard that you can print and write a note of encouragement to someone who needs hope. There is always someone facing more difficult situations than what you may be going through. When we reach to others, it is healing to our own heart, body, and mind. Please use the notecards to be an encourager. We also are providing a FB cover image to use on your own FB page.
The Christmas Train Is On the Move!
The Christmas Village is all in lights and the train is moving through the sleepy town of Spring Meadows! There is definitely a feeling in the air that Santa will soon be here!
Mary and the Hoosier Cabinet
In my kitchen sits an antique Hoosier cabinet, traditionally known as the “Kitchen Work Center” of the late 1800s to early 1930s. Years ago, a loving mother stood at this cabinet,…