Nourishment for Ladies: Fall

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Saturday, October 25, 2014

Things my children have taught me...

Ask questions
Look at a persons face
Grow
Talk to people
Don't talk
Hugs help a lot of things
Resting is important
I don't know a thing about parenting

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Old Salem

It's a rare thing to get all of us in the same place for an extended time. We got two nights in Old Salem to just play and enjoy our family.

Sunday, October 27, 2013

Pumpkin Farm 2013

Abigail carried her own pumpkin!

I love Lydia's clear skin and freckles!

She loves her Granddaddy!

Everyone loves Susannah!

Sunday, October 06, 2013

As I sit on my front porch, rocking my sweet Susannah, listening to the leaves fall and simply enjoying this amazing weather I am reminded to pray. Not everyone is enjoying the benefits of one amazing season turning in to another. They are still recovering from floods, typhoons, tropical storms and other natural disasters. God has blessed us abundantly in North Georgia with the perfect weather and for that I am so very thankful.

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Valentine's Day

Does it make a person sound more spiritual if they say, "Oh, I don't celebrate Valentine's Day - I tell my wife I love her every day," especially if they say it in a condescending tone of voice?

There are plenty of examples of celebrations in Scripture. There were many festivals - festival of booths, Harvest celebrations, David dancing before the Lord when the ark was returned to Israel, etc. It seems that it's okay to celebrate life in special ways. Today, why not say I love you in a more flowery tone with sweet aromas? (Think Song of Solomon.)

The only two examples of birthday parties in the Bible ended very badly, but that doesn't mean we aren't without excuse to celebrate life and big events. It doesn't mean you have to, only that it's okay.

This Mother's Day, try making sure your mom knows that you are grateful that she chose life. On Father's Day, be glad that your father raised you the way He did. I know there could be a lot of baggage there, but God has you where you are for a reason. Learn from it. Be grateful. Be grateful at New Year's that the calendar is still turning for you. Prepare for Resurrection Sunday ahead of time so that your family understands its implications. Glory in the colors of Spring, Summer and Fall. Be thankful for the quietness of Winter mornings.

This morning there is a bird chirping outside my window. He may not be telling the love of his life Happy Valentine's Day, but he is certainly bringing praise to His Creator. And no one can deny he is celebrating life today. So put on your pink and tell someone that you love them in an especially sweet way.

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The Courtney

We got to celebrate Courtney's birthday with her original family this weekend. What fun it was to surprise her with them coming to our house! I had asked her what kind of desserts she liked and she named a few of her favorite things, so I just put them all in a dessert glass and called it The Courtney.

Layer -
one chocolate chip cookie
one scoop of chocolate ice cream
one brownie
drizzle chocolate syrup
sprinkle mini chocolate chips
Repeat layers
Top with whipped cream and another cookie.

Someone said that if they had eaten another bite we would have had to call it Death by Courtney. It really was a delicious way for me to start back eating dairy.