For each new morning with its light,For rest and shelter of the night,For health and food, for love and friends,For everything Thy goodness sends.~Ralph Waldo Emerson grat·i·tude [ grat -i-tood] noun the quality of being grateful or thankful; appreciation Synonyms thanks, thankfulness, acknowledgement, gratefulness I have been meditating on the power of gratitude for quite some time. The stirrings in my heart began during a time when I was totally focused on everything that I did not have… not enough money, not enough time, not enough rest, not enough patience, not enough joy, not enough peace. It was during an
Author: Laurel
Welcome! I am a wife, proud mama of two adult daughters, writer, teacher, and a follower of Jesus who finds joy in mentoring and encouraging others to live passionate lives full of hope and purpose. A graduate of Idaho State University, I currently teach music at a private elementary school. I also lead a bible study group for moms of all ages, in all seasons of life.
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The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases; His mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in Him.” Lamentations 3:22-24
Out in my yard today… it’s about 60 degrees and sunny with an expected high in the mid-70s. PERFECT weather as far as I’m concerned. There are still some beautiful things blooming in the yard. My husband and I were blessed to have a close relationship with the couple that we purchased our home from. They lived here for several years and cared so lovingly for this place. Barbara was quite a gardener and she planted so many wonderful things in the yard that we get to enjoy. I especially love this pink rose bush. Barbara was a breast cancer
For most people, January 1st is the start of a new year. Not so for our household. Our new year begins with the first day of school. And it has been so for me throughout my life. I went from following the school calendar from my own days as a student, to keeping up with it due to my school teacher husband. Then my own children started school, and so it goes. The rhythm of our days is established once again with the start of a new school year. And so today marks another new beginning. The first day of school… new clothes, blank notebooks, freshly sharpened pencils. New goals
And you shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything you do shall prosper [and come to maturity]. Psalm 1:3 AMP