The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised. Job 1:21 I’ve heard and quoted that verse several times in my life. On this day I can feel the truth of it deep down in my soul. In the giving we can take for granted His blessings. In the taking of we can feel the void left by its absence…

I haven't made a "currently" post since last year. I had good intentions for the new year, and then again for February, but time marches on whether we like it or not. I figured March would be better than never!  About the welsh word “Hiraeth.” It describes the gentle longing or nostalgia for a place you …

You would have been 38 years old today. I never imagined having to celebrate without you, but I thank God for the day of your birth. Even though time has continued on, a piece of my heart will always be with you. The pain of losing you is constant, like a shadow that never leaves my side. My only comfort is the hopef…

Get 2024 ready with the updated Design Your Year planner! Organize your day, week, months, and year with these ultimate planner printables. Designed to fit all of your important dates and tasks, these pages are ready to help you design your year to help meet all of your new year goals. Choose your layouts and print at…

Today I'm looking back on the highlights of 2023. Although plenty didn't go as planned, like the three visits we had to have a repairman fix our washer, dishwasher, and then our dryer during three different months. We still enjoyed a heap of blessings, and as long as we're together, Team Wesley can take on…

Another Christmas has come and gone. I have enjoyed sharing our family traditions with you, and sharing Advent devotionals each week. Although the Christmas decorations are being boxed up today, I’m going to continue living like everyday is Christmas; a gift to be cherished! God has blessed us abundantly this year and…

Today I'm sharing my Countdown to Christmas challenge scrapbook! While a few days got away from me due to illness or otherwise, I tried to make up as many as I could and compiled them here to share with you today! If you want to refresh your memory on the challenge prompts, you can read all about it HERE . I hope …

Have yourself a merry little Christmas. Let your heart be light. From now on our troubles will be out of sight.  Have yourself a merry little Christmas. Make the Yuletide gay. From now on our troubles will be miles away.  Here we are as in olden days, happy golden days of yore. Faithful friends who are dear to us, gat…