Look what was just delivered to my porch! Such yumminess! Either she’s WAY ahead on her baking for next Christmas, OR we’re starting a NEW New Year’s tradition….both work for me! Thank you, Momma Pat!
Special delivery!
Morning has broken
like the first morning…it’s the new year…
Lord, speak
“I hear the sound shaking the ground,
Its silence is breaking me, tearing me down;
Lord, speak Your truth to me, Your will be done;
Refine me like gold,
Reduce me to love.”
Grateful!
It was not surprising to me that before we left the Adirondacks on our last visit of 2016, for my niece to load us up with all kinds of organic goodies from delicious cookies and bread rolls that she herself baked, to crunchy salted almonds and other snacking delicacies. She has such a generous heart and we love everything she gives us. But, when she told me that she was giving me a jar of her homemade organic deodorant, I was wondering if she was trying to give me a hint regarding my hygienic practices! Whatever the reason, I’ve used this organic product for a week now, and it’s an AMAZING product! Made of tea tree oil, coconut oil, baking soda and cornstarch, the scent is so lovely but not overpowering and it is a pleasure to wear and works wonderfully! Thank you, EB! I’ll be using this deodorant for as long as you can make it!
His Glory
“…Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and forever. From the rising of the sun to its setting, The name of the LORD is to be praised. The LORD is high above all nations; His glory is above the heavens.…”
Psalm 113
Christmas Morning
Christmas Moon
“Red as any blood”
“The holly bears a berry,
As red as any blood,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
To do poor sinners good.”
“The holly bears a berry,
As red as any blood,
And Mary bore sweet Jesus Christ,
To do poor sinners good.”
Come, Wind, Come
“A tiny twig spouts from the snow,
And stands this leaf erect;
Not able where its path might go,
Nor where its path has been.
It waits for a deliverer,
A rescuer of sorts,
Who might stop by and take the time
To free it from its port.
So come wind, come
Blow gust or gale,
Let other plans abate;
The liberty your wings avail,
This vagabond awaits.”
DDC 2016
Back on the wagon
At the end of 2015, I made the decision that because of my VERY healthy stash of fabric, I would not buy any fabric in 2016. Alas, I fell off the wagon twice…once at a garage sale, while excited about several items, when I totally had a brain cramp and came home with the pink fabric. It wasn’t until I got home, showing the Mr. my ‘finds’ that I realized my ‘mistake’. HOWEVER, the blue striped fabric was a willful decision, when at a thrift store I saw it, wanted it, and bought it. UGH! Regardless of both purchases (equalling about $3.00) I feel pretty good about the year as a whole. It was fun to ‘make do’, and it forced me to be more creative than I would have been had I had the option to run out to the store to buy some new fabric. Will I try again? MAYbe, but I’m going to take a day to make the decision. And since there aren’t many garage sales during this season and the thrift stores won’t be open tomorrow, I’ll be safe waiting!
Musings, Moments, Memories, and More 