:: right now ::

I'm looking around at things and seeking lots of changes. in my home. in my kids. in me.

change is inevitable, and sometimes it's good, and sometimes it's not.

but today, I'm celebrating change.

here. now. this way.

:: words from my daughter -- 
Everywhere! Things that had seemed mundane are now bright. But the bright things looking brighter does at times mean the dark things look darker. Yin and yang. Dark and light. This is our world and i wish more people could wake up and truly see it.

:: my son home from college --

:: my return beading, for the love of it --

:: creating my summer environment --

:: playing with yarn for the fun of it --

:: accepting chaos as I work to achieve order --

:: this verse (Isaiah 43:1) --

But now thus says the Lord,

he who created you, O Jacob, 

he who formed you, O Israel: 

Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; 

I have called you by name, you are mine.

:: recognizing some truths as I heal --

Effort born out of striving to please God never ceases to tire us. 

Effort born out of resting in his pleasure never ceases to renew us.

TrueFaced

peace and blessings to you all 

:: right now ::

:: right now I am . . .

:: grateful to have the visitation and funeral for my father-in-law behind us

:: not sure how I'm feeling with all these emotions swirling around in my head

:: glad to have both my kids and husband home for one more day

:: blessed to have had family and friends gather with us to talk, laugh, and cry as we said goodbye

:: marveling at the amount of things to do and stuff to be taken care of!

:: tired and yet unable to get enough rest to feel better

:: looking forward to 4 new beading projects I have lined up over the past weeks

:: trying to decide on my next crochet project -- I keep finding more and more patterns I want to try

:: pleased with the wonderful quartet of men who sang so beautifully at the funeral

:: anticipating finding my rhythm and routine again very soon

:: stunned that somehow it is suddenly May

peace and blessings to you all

:: right now ::

Right now I am . . . 

:: seeing the rain and clouds lingered from overnight.

:: remembering the sun on my face as we rode the air-boat across the clear water.

:: smiling at the joy my husband found while we were in Florida.

:: marveling at the wonder, awe, and majesty of God's creations.

:: laughing as I remember finding this book in an antique store, especially the page headed "Everyday Errors in Room Arrangement" from 1933.

:: happy to be back home with my tree and both kids home from college.

:: looking forward to using my new sewing/crafting basket from SERRV.

:: relishing these oranges bought to support a local school. So delicious, and a nice reminder of Florida, and holidays from my childhood.

:: focusing on some good thoughts I've read/heard lately:

There's no reason to race. In fact, there's every reason not to. -- SouleMama

. . . so much of it is just noise and all that really counts are relationships. Finding your own truth. Putting your hand on your heart and following it. Life's short. And chaotic and blissful and changeable and inspiring and too much fun to miss. Hand on heart. Follow it. -- inner pickle

Advent is the season of deep waiting. -- Josh Graves

:: right now

Right now, I am...

:: sipping tea on this chilly spring morning

:: wondering what this day will bring

:: loving the walk that husband and I took around the lake yesterday

:: anticipating a day of homemaking

:: reeling from the intense emotions of the past few days

:: listening to Florence & the Machine on Pandora

:: counting the birds flitting to and fro around my bird feeder

:: hoping for an improved outlook and mood today

:: believing in the gift of spring and new beginnings

:: confirming my value as a child of God

:: making a menu and grocery list so that I can provide nourishment for my family

:: thinking about what is truly important to accomplish on any given day

:: doing my best to redeem the day

:: deciding which projects to expend my energy first

:: getting excited about sewing again

:: wanting to have a good day

:: leaving the stress of the past few days out of my plans for today

:: wishing you all a very lovely day.

:: right now

Right now, I am . . .

::remembering watching my husband in the ocean, diving and happy

::savoring time spent with my daughter in Cozumel . . . eating wonderful island food

::relishing this picture of sparkling lemonade by the sea

::awestruck by the artistic talent I saw while sitting by the sea . . . a group of 3 ladies painting beautiful art

::loving this little collection I created just before going on vacation . . . antique, handmade tablecloth, antique pitcher, and my life is beautiful bowl

::feeling very happy that I found these little birdies in a drawer when I was sorting linens

::looking forward to these creative options

::soaking in all the green that I discovered when we got home

::very pleased with this little arrangement -- bird measuring spoons and a little vintage crochet piece

inspired by SouleMama

:: right now

following SouleMama's inspiration . . . 
:: right now, I am . . .
:: thrilled by the clear blue skies following storms yesterday

:: looking forward to a day at home with no specific plans

:: relaxed after sleeping in this morning
:: happy with new (old) linens passed down from my father in law

:: enjoying working on a baby blanket for neighborhood friends

:: anticipating stretching my mind and body with new experiences
:: wondering about change
:: loving learning to love myself

:: feeling blessed by all the wonderful people God brings to my life 

:: right now ::

following SouleMama's inspiration . . . 
:: right now, I am . . .
:: relishing in the peace and quiet of everyone sent on their way
:: looking forward to baking pumpkin bread and making pumpkin rice krispie treats

:: relaxed from a pleasant Sunday spent with my kids and husband
:: happy for a shift in my mood
:: enjoying planning new projects for yarn and fabric

:: anticipating creating just because I can

:: wondering what scuba diving in December will be like
:: loving my children, who are really grown ups, everyday
:: feeling blessed in my relationship with my husband. Struggles are tough, but getting through them together is SO worth it 

happy Halloween Monday to all of you!

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