Weekly Word: Stayed On Him, Reading, Stitching and Gratitude

 

Hello There!

I hope you all had a nice Veteran's Day as we gave thanks to our veterans who faithfully served, sacrificed and continue to do so today.  

It is so good to be back to blogging!  You all have been sorely missed and I'm eager to catch up on on your lives!  Also, I've realized how much these weekly blog posts add structure to my life!  Daddy and Mama are adjusting well to their new home in San Diego!  Both are so much healthier that their doctor dispensed with several daily medications in just a few short weeks!

Their move has been quite the adjustment for us, but God has been faithful answering the prayers of my loving family and friends.  Naturally, there are still hard days, but we're learning to create a new life for ourselves as we rejoice in my parent's happiness and improved health.  Our joy is deeper than our pain of missing them.    

As you will read in the Weekly Word, God has been faithful to provide me with His comfort.  This quote from Kristin Hannah's The Four Winds has also strengthened me:

See You Again Soon!

  

Hello There!

As I've been sharing in previous posts, for the last several months our family has been preparing for a major change.  This week we are implementing the changes.  Afterwards, I'm sure we will all need a period of adjustment and recuperation in the coming weeks.  I wish I could be more transparent, but I am trying to respect the privacy of our family.  I'm sure you understand.  

As we move forward, I've made the difficult decision to take at least through the month of October off from blogging.  I actually have a lump in my throat as I pen these words...

Jeremiah, Reading, Stitching and Gratitude

Hello There!

A Bit Overwhelmed

I hope you're doing well!  Life has been quite hectic as we move into the final phases of familial transitions (more on Instagram).  We are quite busy and exhausted -both physically and emotionally.  This fibromyalgia warrior is hurting in more ways than one.    

I am somewhat successful keeping up up with commenting on link ups and responding to comments.  My apologies if I am delayed in these areas.  To the many hostesses of link ups, "Thank you!"  To the party attendees, I will respond and comment as soon as I can.  I know my loving blogging community understands!  💓

Housekeeping Stuff

Writing a lengthy post once a week vs. three concise posts a week is certainly helpful, but I wonder if it is cumbersome for readers.  

To address this and respect your precious time, I have added links within my posts, akin to a table of contents.  (This website was very helpful.)  I'll include it in my weekly posts.  If you're short on time, simply click on the section you wish to read.  Conversely, you can also read the whole post if you like.  

I hope you enjoy this new format!  

How Do YOU Make Decisions?, Reading, Stitching and Gratitude

  

Hello There!

I'm so glad you're here!  In The Weekly Word we will look at the three ways I make decisions and, hopefully, you will share how you make decisions in your life!  In My Reading Life, I've actually finished several books and starting some great new ones!  I'm changing a bit about My Stash Report as I've started a new project that merits changes!  I'm glad to check off items from To Do Tuesday!  You know, Kathy's Sunday Slow Stitching link up fuels my love for hand sewing!  

What would we do without finding a bit of joy and gratitude?  I hope you enjoy this week's Gratitude Journal !  After I respond to your comments, I look forward to visiting your blogs as well! 

Choose This Day, Reading, Stitching and Gratitude

 

Hello There!

I'm so glad you're here!  In The Weekly Word we will look at who we choose to serve - our present and future or the demons of our past.  In My Reading Life , I've actually finished several books and starting some great new ones!  I'm changing a bit about My Stash Report as I've started a new project that merits changes!  I'm glad to check off items from To Do Tuesday!  You know, Kathy's Sunday Slow Stitching link up fuels my love for Sunday Slow Stitching!  

What would we do without finding a bit of joy and gratitude?  I hope you enjoy this week's Gratitude Journal !  After I respond to your comments, I look forward to visiting your blogs as well! 

The Weekly Word

Joshua 24:14 has so much wisdom to offer us!  As I re-read it, this first part stuck to me:  choose this day who you will serve.  

In this instance, I chose to look at Joshua 24:13a as this:  Who will I serve? the demons of my past or the God of my present and future?