Happy New Year, friends! I hope your holidays were wonderful and that you're ready for 2026. But ready or not, here we are! I'm one of those who puts up the tree and decorations pretty quickly after Christmas (of course, I start putting everything up in mid-October), and I love getting back into routine and normalcy. This year especially, I welcome the start of a new year. Here are some … [Read more...]
Advent: Expecting the Unexpected
In the lead up to Advent, things have upended several friends’ worlds in the blink of an eye. The return of cancer. Death of a spouse. A horrific accident. Every single instance has changed what that family thought they were doing that day, the next day, the next day, and the next. It has made me consider this verse again: We don’t like to live this way, if we are honest. At least I … [Read more...]
Bookish Goodies Under the Tree
Did any of you get books or book-themed items under the tree this year? I ended up with a great assortment of fun, bookish gifts. My son and newest daughter-in-law gave me a gorgeous nativity snow globe whose base is a stack of books. Love it! My daughter gave me a new board game called Illiterati - a cooperative game where our team of librarians work together to save the world from … [Read more...]
Who loves you?
This time of year can make lots of people feel left out, alone, unwanted. Have you ever wondered if anybody truly loves you? Well, Christmas is God’s resounding YES! May you know that truth deep in your heart in these final days leading up to Christmas. Father God, we are in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the Christmas Season. As believers, we love to celebrate the birth of our Savior. … [Read more...]
Doing life with these amazing people
Happy Tuesday evening, friends. Sorry for my lateness in posting. The past few days have been an absolute blur of gatherings, birthday parties, neighborhood parties, Christmas parties, and a family wedding. Such rich time with family and friends! Here are some quick glimpses... My attempt at the themed cake Kellie wanted. I made the wrong kind of fondant, though. Marshmallow fondant, … [Read more...]