{One Lovely Blog Award!}

  This week I was quite surprised to see a post on my blog from Bumbleberry Lane which read: “Love your blog! So, I nominated you for the “One Lovely Blog Award!” What a wonderful surprise. I don’t know about you, but when you’re in the middle of managing a home and going over things […]

Repurposed Crib: Daybed/ Sitting Area}

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The Sunroom is one of my favorite rooms in my home. The only problem is that since our house fire  a year and a half ago, we have not been able to fully enjoy it. Our old wicker set was damaged by soot making it impossible to clean. Recently my sister sent me a picture […]

{I’m Unable To Change Things}

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I’m teaching them. Yet I’m speaking to me. I’m telling them the stories about men and women long gone. Yet I’m speaking to me. “God calls us to obedience. Delayed obedience, half obedience is the same as disobedience.” Since last week we’ve been going over the same verse: “If you love Me, you will do […]

{Teaching Kids To Read}

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When I first considered the idea of homeschooling my daughter, I went into panic mode every time I thought about this simple fact: I would have to teach her to read. I mean, really- where do you start? I heard so much about the changes that were made by schools in previous years regarding sight […]

{Summer Fun: FREE Story Hour at Hackman’s}

Looking for MORE Summer Fun ideas??? I’ve got another FREE one for you today. Last year we participated in Hackman’s Story Hour and let me just say, it was a delight. My daughter looked forward to this every week. And although my son was a bit old for the show, he too had a great […]

{Summer Fun: FREE Movies}

Looking for something to do this summer with the kids? Looking for something inexpensive? How about something totally FREE?!!! Then I’ve got just the thing for you… I was so excited to find out that RAVE MOTION PICTURES in Center Valley, Pa is running their {Free Family Film Festival} In Center Valley, The Rave is […]

{Is He ENOUGH?}

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There’s been a quietness in my spirit lately. My soul is quiet. I’ve learned in the last years that this silence is not an indication of things going downhill. It’s not depression. It’s not anxiety. It’s not worry. Instead, it is a quietness which causes me to look deeper. To listen with more intent. It’s […]

{Treasure Hunt In Your Back Yard}

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Okay, so Summer is officially here, can I get a WOOT-WOOT?!!! I love Summer time. There’s something about bright blue skies and longer evenings that makes me breathe in deeply and smile! Ice-cream trucks, bathing suits, evening walks, fun in the sun… all of it brings me much joy. But what do we do with […]

{Some Of My Favorite Things…}

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{Roses from my husband blooming all day long.} {5 year-olds devouring watermelons with no regard for the juices falling everywhere.} {Finding joy even in the shadows.} {Walks in the Rose Garden.} {Clouds before a storm.} {Little fingers putting puzzle pieces together.} {Little hands painting.} {The masterpieces God creates for me every day!} These are a […]

{I'm Reaching...}

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Sharing my heart: A poem by Darlene Collazo,

I’m reaching.

Reaching beyond the point expected of me.

Reaching beyond the point of no return.

I’m reaching-

Beyond my circumstances,

Beyond the statistics imposed on me based on my background

And my past failures.

I’m reaching-

Beyond the impossibilities,

Beyond the pain,

Beyond the questions.

I’m reaching-

Beyond the struggles,

Beyond the setbacks,

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I wrote this poem a while ago. I needed to remind myself... I am a victor. I push through. I don't settle. I don't shrink back!!! I'm stretching my arms up wide. I'm not letting go. I will walk in the abundance God has for my life. And even more so- when this life passes.... I will walk in the amazing abundance rewarded to me... eternal life!!