Tag: faith

Threads of Gratitude: A Friendship Quilt

This week has seemed to be about friends. On Saturday, I had the privilege of getting together with the ladies from my Bible study group last spring.  We met over brunch at Panera Bread Company and the company was more delicious than the food.  I’m so grateful for the friendship we share, for the way… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: A Friendship Quilt

9 Things I Love About You…

Somehow it’s happened.  That precious little 8 lb. 12 oz. bundle of joy I once held in my arms has now reached the end of his single-digit years.   Nine years!  Wow.  While I try to figure out where the last 3,287 days have gone (that includes 2 extra days for leap years, for all you… Continue reading 9 Things I Love About You…

Threads of Gratitude: Layers of Gratefulness

This crazy Texas weather, I tell ya! Saturday found us in t-shirts, shorts, and flip-flops.  Monday brought ice and freezing rain, warm winter coats and hats, mittens and gloves and warm woolen socks.  Yesterday saw a return to the 60’s with a cool breeze, just right for jeans and long sleeves with no jacket.  This… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Layers of Gratefulness

New Years Resolutions: 2009

The calendar proclaims that it’s already Day 2 of 2009 and here I sit, with not a single New Year’s Resolution penned.  I guess it’s time to remedy that. As I’ve said before, I don’t like making resolutions.  It’s too easy to fail at a resolution: you break it, and you’ve failed.  So since I… Continue reading New Years Resolutions: 2009

“Goal” Post – A Checklist for 2008

I’m not all that crazy about checklists.  For someone like me, who has both random and OCD tendencies, a checklist can wreak havoc on my mental state.  However, in reflecting on the past year, I think a checklist is definitely in order.  Let’s see how I did on reaching the goals I set for myself… Continue reading “Goal” Post – A Checklist for 2008

Make the cake!

It’s my new mantra:  “Make the cake!” I know what you’re thinking: “But you’re on South Beach.  Isn’t cake forbidden?” Technically, yes.  But I’m speaking metaphorically. Or, to put it in plain English, it’s a catch-phrase. Perhaps I’d better back up a bit.  I’ve shared a lot about our faith journey over the past 18… Continue reading Make the cake!

Threads of Gratitude – Fleecy Blanket Edition

Fall is definitely here.  The nights have become downright chilly.  Our children must don jackets or sweatshirts before heading out to meet the bus in the morning.  Our friendly “ghostly howl” around the front door is back as the winds have turned northerly and swirl around the entryway.  We’re even seeing evidence of FALL COLOR… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude – Fleecy Blanket Edition

Threads of Gratitude: Spinning Wheel & Unraveling Yarn Edition

I’m tired.  Physically, emotionally, mentally…I’m drained.  The past week has been a whirlwind of activity, responsibilities, commitments, and information.  There’s been too much to do, too much to learn, too many places to be, too much to remember.  I’m dizzy from all the spinning. I’m tired.  In the past week, I’ve averaged 3-4 hours of… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Spinning Wheel & Unraveling Yarn Edition

Threads of Gratitude: Beach Towel Edition

This week, my threads of gratitude are many.  So many, in fact, that they can be woven together.   With brightly-colored hues and striking designs, they converge together to create a lovely fabric…a BEACH TOWEL. Whether playing in the ocean, building sandcastles, or swimming in the pool…whether sitting quietly on our balcony watching the sun rise… Continue reading Threads of Gratitude: Beach Towel Edition