Monthly Archives: February 2011

Blessed Beyond Measure

Posted on February 22, 2011 by

When I first thought about the ChinaKidz project I really wasn’t sure if readers would want to become involved and give. I think sometimes it is so hard to conceptualize what it is like for people to have nothing and in … Continue reading →

Posted in All Things Bright and Beautiful, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, ChinaKidz, Orphan Care, Purpose Driven Life | 18 Comments

Goals Revisited

Posted on February 21, 2011 by

Recently I was asked to write an essay about my long-term goals, normally this wouldn’t be a problem. You see, I used to be all about goals, short-term and long-term goals, I’ve held onto 5 year plans for as long as I … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Be Part Of The Solution Not The Problem, Ch Ch Ch Changes, Finding Myself, Giving, Goals, It's Not About Self, Journeying | 24 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sunday

Posted on February 20, 2011 by

There was a whole lot of organizing, which created great excitement around these parts. All of that pales in comparison to the excitement I experienced while watching a 60 minutes interview with Colin Firth. Now if he and/or Richard Armitage would pop … Continue reading →

Posted in Colin Firth, Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Richard Armitage, Rugrats

What I Plan To Accomplish This Weekend…

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

I feel ready to accomplish a lot this weekend and because it is realistic I think this weekend will be my bring spring cleaning weekend.  Because I desperately need accountability here’s the list….(gulp!) Cleaning Dishes {um, can I admit I … Continue reading →

Posted in About Me, Must Get Things Done Monday | 17 Comments

Things Happening At My House Thursday

Posted on February 17, 2011 by

I am craving flowers, yes craving! They certainly aren’t possible at the moment but looking at this picture I took last year brings me joy and of course hope that one day I’ll have my very own garden! Friends & family … Continue reading →

Posted in Things Happening At My House Thursday | 9 Comments

Scripture Memory Club

Posted on February 16, 2011 by

“And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love” 1 Corinthians 13: 13 Beautiful!

Posted in Scripture Memory Club | 4 Comments

Making

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

Right now I’m in the beginning stages of a whole lot of making. This week, I’m making… A little dishcloth - perfect for washing my vintage Pyrex with! Notes for “my little buddies” sitters  – who’ll be taking care of them … Continue reading →

Posted in Making and Crafting | 12 Comments

Thankful Tuesday – Sunday Rhythm

Posted on February 15, 2011 by

I am not normally a routined sort of person, I grew up with a lot of routine and structure and well, busyness. I’m quite sure I packed 40 years into my first decade, which perhaps explains my level of exhaustion.  As … Continue reading →

Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage, Simple Living and Reducing Stress, Simplicity, Thankful Tuesdays | 13 Comments

Menu Plan Monday

Posted on February 14, 2011 by

I made some major mistakes with my food this weekend, not realizing spelt contains gluten I ate it Friday, Saturday & Sunday - not a good choice. Add to that a walk in the cold on Friday & Saturday and a resurfacing allergy to corn, plus … Continue reading →

Posted in In The Kitchen, Menu Plan | 25 Comments

Reclaiming Simple Sunday

Posted on February 13, 2011 by

I think it’s safe to say we all needed a bit of emotional reprieve this weekend, I’m not sure that’s exactly what happened for me, but for the girls there’s been napping in favourite places, catnip loving and cooked sausages … Continue reading →

Posted in Reclaiming Simple Sundays, Repairing Damage | 9 Comments