"Those" days - Day 211

Today was one of "those" days. You know the ones...where you wonder where it suddenly went so swiftly downhill? Where you wish there were road signs to warn you what is up ahead so you can check the brakes and prepare? But I'm still grateful for them...because they allow me to find out just how much I trust in and rely on the Lord, even when I don't have time to think about it!

“True strength is keeping everything together when everyone expects you to fall apart.”    Unknown

Homemade Jam - Day 210

In between moving and all the craziness of the summer, I really didn't think I would get any jam made this year, or much of ANY canning really. I'm pleased to say that at least I got jam covered! Of course, I will probably have to make some more at some point, but I think the 26 pints I got made is a pretty great start - and I'm looking forward to enjoying it throughout the winter!

“The rule is, jam tomorrow and jam yesterday – but never jam today.”  Lewis Carroll

Puppies - Day 209

My sis-in-law was over here today with their adorable little puppy. Can you not tell from the picture what a "chill" little girl she is?!?!?! I just don't think it is ever possible to get enough puppy tale wags, little sweet kisses, and big adoring eye looking at you! So sweet!

“Whoever said you can’t buy happiness forgot little puppies.”  Gene Hill

Collection of moments - Day 208

I have been having so much fun with my daughters these past couple of weeks! It has been such a blessing to have daughters that I can so enjoy spending time with, especially since we are on our own for a couple more weeks. I am treasuring each moment spent with them as we prepare to embark on this new and coming adventure!

“Collect moments, not things.”   Unknown

Thorns - Day 207

It's a funny truth, but you can't have roses without thorns. I don't know why, but that's how God designed it. And no one would argue that roses are beautiful! So I'm thankful for the thorns, because without them there wouldn't be roses to enjoy...

“He who wants a rose must respect the thorn.”   Persian Proverb

Fragile yet tough - Day 206

As with all the flowers I saw in Wyoming when we visited, I was amazed that something so delicate could thrive in such a rugged and wild environment! I love how fragile and delicate it looks, yet I'm sure its roots run deep and strong enough to hold it through, and feed and nourish it no matter what the conditions are...

“Courage is not the towering oak that see storms come and go; it is the fragile blossom that opens in the snow.”  Alice Mackenzie Swaim

My tape measure - Day 205

Now that we have a house we are in the process of buying, I am in the place of beginning to plot and plan where to put everything! My husband went and measured a bunch of different areas for me, so I spent some time running around the house with my tape measure, muttering figures and measurements to myself, then running back to my list of measurements, then off again. I'm pretty sure my kids though Mommy was a little crazy!

“You measure the size of the accomplishment by the obstacles you had to overcome to reach your goals!”   Booker T. Washington