There’s a little blog “game” called CURRENTLY that’s been going around the Internet, and I’ve really enjoyed hearing some of my favorite bloggers share their answers. It’s a great way to get to know where someone is “at” in any given moment of life! Just for fun, here are my answers:
Loving: The New Year! I just love the promise of a fresh slate. Since I haven’t been on a tight deadline until just now, I’ve spent the past few weeks since Christmas sorting and organizing and puttering and even doing a little bit of decor refreshing in our house. Nothing huge, but it’s amazing the difference new curtains and pillows and switching furniture around can make.
Reading: I read James L. Rubart’s The Pages of Her Life for endorsement recently. I’m a pathetically slow reader, but I don’t know when I’ve read a book so quickly, cover to cover in just a few days. Highly recommended! And now I’m reading non-fiction by Lori Roeleveld, who is a master of her book title: The Art of Hard Conversations. A great book for such a time as we find ourselves in here in America!
Excited About: Ken and I aren’t doing any traveling for the next two months, but then we have such a fun trip planned for April! After flying in to teach at the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference in California (a fun trip in itself!) we plan to rent a car and travel almost 1000 miles along the Pacific Coast Highway/Highway 101 from Santa Cruz to Seattle (where a new grandbaby, due mid-March, will await us!) We have
Listening To: The Soundtrack from Poldark. We’ve loved this season of the Netflix show and the music is stunningly beautiful! Great music to read or write to.
Dreaming
Working On: The third Chandler Sisters novel! My deadline is June 1, but we have a lot going on this spring, so I want to have the book mostly finished before we leave for our road trip in April. I’m loving telling Britt Chandler’s story. And of course revisiting Phylicia and Joanna and catching readers up on their stories. Watch for Joanna’s story, Chasing Dreams, later this year!
Wearing: I must confess, my work “uniform” is black yoga pants and men’s oversized chambray shirts. I own half a dozen of each and find that to be such a comfortable outfit. I do put on makeup and cute earrings every day, but my hair is usually in a bun when I’m working, and I wear shoes only when absolutely necessary! 🙂
Singing: Ever since the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference in Nashville last September, I can’t get the song “Reckless Love” out of my mind… “Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God…”
Thinking About: My mom. She’s been in heaven more than two years now (which just doesn’t seem possible) and I’m more and more grateful for her impact on my life and on this world. If I leave a legacy half as rich as hers, I will be grateful.
Needing: A new reading chair. I sold a pair of matching wing chairs that were too hard to work with in our already difficult-to-arrange living room. I’m hoping to replace them with one perfect curl-up-and-read-in chair. Have been on the hunt, but so far, no luck.
Sparking Joy: “Spark joy” is an expression made popular by organization guru Marie Kondo. It’s one of those expressions that is so apt. What sparks joy for me these days is FaceTiming with my faraway grandbabies.
Creating: I was able to get multiple copies of some beautiful calendars for a few dollars and I’m crafting paper heart garlands for my daughters (and one to give away to a reader of this blog!) I made a heart garland for Valentine’s Day three years ago, and it sparked so much joy (before that was even a “thing” ;)). The garland has been hanging in our house in various places ever since—currently in our bedroom.
What about you? I’d love it if you’d choose two or three of the above topics and give your answers in the comments. I spent a relaxing Sunday afternoon cutting out hearts—75 of them!—for a new garland. E
veryone who comments and answers at least one of the questions will be entered in a drawing for this new garland. I’ll name a winner tomorrow, and the garland should arrive at your house in time for Valentine’s Day.
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Good morning, just a question if this giveaway is open to Canadian residents as well as U.S. I will still answer a few questions in case! 😁
I love your crafted hearts, so pretty. Maybe you could give instructions how you do it? I’d love to try it with my granddaughter.
What I’m working on : crocheting winter hats for my grandchildren.
What I’m looking forward to: Spring! Can’t wait t get in the garden
What I’m reading: ‘ The Frontiersman’s Daughter ‘ by Laura Frantz , So good!
I’m currently working on finding a new paint color to paint on the interior walls of my house. I had no idea how hard it would be to find the perfect greige (grey/beige) . I can’t stop singing “Best News Ever” by Mercy Me. This song is amazing and my boys love it too. I can’t wait to see my house when it’s finally painted! 😉
We like to watch Poldark and i enjoy the music, especially the theme music.
Loving: I’m loving life. I had a “stress heart attack” the end of October. (yes stress heart attack) When a doctor tells you “most people don’t survive what you had”, you have to feel thankful! So I am loving life and thanking the Lord for not being through with me yet!
Thinking of: my word for the year, flourish. My personal focus statement based on that word is “Make choices that help you flourish in faith, fitness, finance and friendship.” It’s proving to be a fight to do all four of those things at the same time. I feel more like I’m floundering than flourishing! Yet, I press on.
Loving: the Women’s Bible study at my church, two 4 month old mutts, and a tasty cup of coffee.
Reading: Book Girl by Sarah Clarkson. Reading this book means that my “want-to-read” list is growing faster than the time I actually have to read!
This year I plan to catch up on reading through some series that I have on my bookshelf.
I love your heart garland! So cute and creative!
Love reading about your life.now that I am in a new stage of life it’s fun to remember those days when the grandchildren were young . Now they are grown with exciting lives of their own. I’m excited about an upcoming visit to Delaware to visit my daughter and take an art class together.
Hi, Deb, My word’ for the year is “Joy” and since I love creating, I am making a “Joy Journal”. It is such fun and choosing a word for the year has help me , as someone else said ‘live with intention’ (hope I didn’t misquote that). It always helps to listen to Zach Williams song “Old Chruch Choir” and dance a little:)!
You’re right. Reading your answers is a great way to get to know you.
Listening to: Since I’ve been taking a yoga stretch classes, I’ve found yoga and spa music especially relaxing and will play those sorts of music on Pandora on my cell phone. As I’m working on something else, I’ll be cradled in lovely, soothing music.
Looking forward to: My next trip will be to fly to visit my sister and brother-in-law, who live states away. During the visit we’ll drive to another state for a cousins’ reunion in the mountains. This will be the first time we’ve done this and should be lots of fun.
Thinking about: My precious husband and I have been married for almost 44 years, and we’re just beginning to think about downsizing to a retirement community. So, I’ve begun weeding out–giving away, throwing away, recycling, etc. It’s a daunting task, but doing it gradually will be far preferable to waiting until the last minute.
Currently Reading: A Season of Grace by Lauraine Snelling. I’m absolutely loving this book! I love that the main character is struggling with forgiveness, something I struggle with at times also; so I’m anxious to see how it is resolved.
Dreaming of: Warmer weather! I really want to get out and ride my horse and have my daughter teach me the basics of English style riding and jumping.
Working on: finishing a novel – my second. About a girl who becomes a jockey.
Singing: Anything by Rend Collective, Irish band that sings contemporary Christian-themed music
Wearing: We’ve had two days in the last week and a half where I had to physically GO to school (I’m a teacher.) So…elearning/writing clothes. Sweats, fuzzy socks, soft, long-sleeved tees or sweatshirts.
Loving: All the extra time God has given me (by providing plenty of snow) to write and critique and edit.
Hello! I’m wearing stretchy jeans, not really jean fabric at all, more yoga pants. And a shirt what will endure the messes made with the grands. And my most-photographed sweater (hint: OLD), which is a mandatory item for ease of put it on, take it off, for those mid-life hot spells. I’m thinking of my dad, who has been gone almost as long as your mom. I do so miss him and wish I could just have one more hug and conversation. Sigh. That is coming in the future. Yay! Your house is looking springy and fresh! Happy Monday!
Loving…in the last few months we have had to go to 7 funerals. Way too any 🙁 But they were all Christians and so there is joy knowing that they are now with the Lord and enjoying His presence. So much peace in that!!
Reading…I’m almost finished with Susan May Warren’s Wild Montana Skies. Next comes a trilogy by Tracy Peterson. Yeah!!
Creating…I love many different crafts but am currently crocheting buffalo check scarves. Two more to go. Then I’ll warp up my loom and make a couple of dresser scarves for my bedroom.
Thanks, Deb, for the giveaway and for the way you lead us all to a closer walk with the Lord through your books! God bless you!!
I’m currently reading Brunch at Bittersweet Cafe by Carla Laureano. Loving it!
And dreaming of Summer!! We got about 12″of snow last night and are expecting ridiculously cold temps (wind chills of -50°), so I’m dreaming of sunny days spent at the beach!
Fun post, I enjoyed getting to know you better! 😊
What sparks joy is time with family and esp. Grandkids. 2019 has been nothing but a month of pain and suffering. But small words of encouragement from others lift me for awhile.
Dreaming of warmer weather. Wednesday is supposed to be -20 air temp!! Working on.. maybe… finally putting the Christmas tree away. I can tell you, it no longer Sparks joy!
Your posts are always such an encouragement to me. Thank you for sharing about your CURRENT life.
Reading – With This Pledge by Tamera Alexander. She is such a gifted writer, and her historical fiction is so well researched.
Excited about – We have a new grand baby coming in August. This will be #4.
Dreaming of – definitely warmer weather. I live in Florida, and we almost always have paradise weather. But it’s been a cold (long ) winter here so far.
Thinking about – I too have been thinking about my Mom. She’s been gone for over 30 years, but I still miss her.
missing: my brother,who passed away 6 yrs ago at age 52,he was my best friend and we talked everyday and saw each other at least once a week,,i could talk to him any time day or night,,i could sure use him now as im going thru some tough stuff and need his big shoulder to cry on,,,
Oh! I like the colorful fabrics you are using for your hearts garland! I have a room full of quilting projects & embroidery projects–I want to prioritize the projects I need to work on… 🙂
I love the idea of making something new out of something old. The garland is so sweet. You have a lovely home. Hope you have a great time traveling up the Pacific coastline. If you get a chance, check out the lighthouse at Heceta Head near Florence. Also, near Coos Bay, take a side trip to see the garden and seal rock at Shore Acres State Park, former site of the Simpsons home (lumber baron)–very pretty. The Tillamook Cheese factory is must see too. Best ice cream ever! Looking forward to the next Chandler sisters book.
I enjoyed reading your blog post! Thanks for sharing these glimspes into your life. (Ken’s, too.) 😊
Loving: the gently falling snow outside of the window! I love each season for different reasons, but am reminded when seeing the snow fall that God has washed my sins as white as snow. It has snowed several times over the past few days, and I just love looking at the sparkly snow! (And have been known to make snowmen…even on my car roof!) ☃️
Wearing: jeans and layering long sleeve T-shirts with a scarf or sweatshirt… anything that can be easily washed.
I’m currently reading The Lacemaker by Laura Frantz, I haven’t gotten to far into it yet, haven’t had any dedicated reading time lately, but you can’t go wrong with one of her books!
I’m excited about our 4th Anniversary trip to Hilton Head Island in April!
I’m loving less activities in January. Several years ago I started scrapbooks for each of my grandchildren through middle school and usually work on them in January. Last year my sister fell and I spent time there so only finished one page. This year I’m playing catch-up. I also start cleaning one drawer or shelf each day in January so am working on that. (I’m actually behind.)
I finished an advance copy of Never Let Go by Elizabeth Goddard early this morning and loved it! Such suspense!
I am excited about a trip to The Ark Encounter! I know you have been there! A friend and I planned a trip last year but health issues cancelled those plans but we are trying again this summer!
I guess my scrapbooking includes Working on, Creating and Loving!
Hullo Deborah! What a wonderful post!
Currently I am
READING: The Secret of Willow Inn by Pat Nichols (debut novel)
WORKING ON: MY new series! (again) (FINALLY)
and EXCITED ABOUT: Working on my new series!!
My word for the year is gratitude I am trying to get better about that. I need to catch up with Poldark I got behind. The soundtrack sounds amazing. I love hearing about your life. I am currently reading The View from Rainshadow Bay by Colleen Coble.
Currently wearing comfy leggings.
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I have also been enjoying the grace of January to read. I’ve not kept track of how many books, but I guess is about 10. I’m currently reading The Great Lakes Lighthouse Brides Collection.
And I’m thinking of finishing craft projects that have never been completed. I have an embroidery project that was started in the 1970’s 😯.
What a fun game! I think I’m going to steal this idea for a Facebook page that I help oversee! READING (one that I’ll always be happy to answer!): I’m reading Somebody Like You by Beth Vogt. I was a little hesitant about reading it because my husband went to Afghanistan during his army days (safely, thankfully); I wondered if this storyline might be a little intense for me. And now . . . I can barely put the book down. One of the best I’ve read in a long time! LISTENING TO: “Come Along” by husband-wife duo Soulbreather. It’s so beautiful . . . mellow, perfect vocals, gorgeous music, and the lyrics are written by the amazing Mark Gersmehl (of Whiteheart). These two love the Lord! Highly recommend this CD! DREAMING OF: My husband has to work in a beachy area (poor guy) for a week every spring, and this year, the assignment coincides with our kids’ spring break! If all the loose ends work out, I’m dreaming of a week at the beach with a free place to stay!
I’ve been thinking about my Mom. She’s been in Heaven a month and a half. Still hard to adjust to. We had a huge fire just off the square in our town last week and I wanted so badly to call her and tell her about it.
My favorite winter attire is fleece lined pants and sweaters or sweatshirts. Fuzzy socks and slippers for at home wear.
Working on…cleaning, de-cluttering and organizing my house.
Thinking (and trying not to fret) about…a major surgery that I will face in the near future.
Reading…The Seat Beside Me by Nancy Moser. Very good book!
Hi, Deb, from Garden City, KS! Thx for so generously blessing your fans on a regular basis. I’d love to win your latest effort – that heart garland, so here goes…
1) Needing – I was needing a new (at least to me) easy chair for my living room. I found two used but beautifully upholstered matching goose-neck chairs for $100 from a resident in my town. Perfect match to my living room decor & perfect to support my aging frame – I do A LOT of sitting 🙂
2) Reading – I am currently re-reading “The Shack” by Wm. Paul Young & just finished the wonderful “Lizzy and Jane” by Katherine Reay. Being half-Italian, it blessed my soul.
3) Working on – Tonight is the first night of a three month small group of ten women called “Restoring The Shack”. The videos, hosted by Wm. Paul Young will address issues of grief, hope, wonder & relationship with the Holy Spirit. It begins in 45 minutes so I’d better sign-off!
Thanks for the beautiful giveaway!
Reading: With This Pledge…waited so long for it to one out and I’m loving every page! Thanks, Tamara!
Thinking about: my brother-in-law. He’s receiving a kidney right now. Praying the surgery goes well and recovery as well. Also praying for the family who has lost a loved one and given this gift to us.
Sparking joy: spending a quiet night with my children and dogs all getting along!
Hi, Deb,
I’ve always admired your heart garlands and would like to try my hand at making one sometime. That is if I can put reading aside long enough. Currently I’m reading Secrets at Cedar Cabin by Colleen Coble and have Tamera Alexander’s With this Pledge on the reading shelf waiting. I’m excited about the April wedding of my only granddaughter. Sparking joy is my my new Eufy that is getting the cat hair off my floor every morning! I enjoy your posts sharing your home with us so often. I like your color scheme.
I am reading Robin Caroll’s upcoming novel, Darkwater Lies. I am listening to the soundtrack of The War That Made America, recommended to me by Michelle Griep, who listened to it when writing The Captive Bride. I don’t really need anything and I am so uncrafty. That’s why I need your garland. Haha. I am looking for some little spoons at TJ Maxx.
I am looking forward to warmer weather. I love when spring arrives and my daffodils start blooming and all the birds return. It’s a promise of renewal.
What is sparking joy so far recently is cleaning out my closets, drawers and cabinets. I found a pair of green gloves I’d been missing for 2 years! I have multiple boxes to take to Goodwill and several bags of clothes & shoes to donate to the purple box at Big Brothers and Big Sisters.
Love your posts and the treasurer’s you find along your visits to estate and garage sales.
Brings me joy: singing in my church’s choir.
Cant wait for: spring I love working in my yard and watching the tree start to get leaves and the flowers start to grow.
Reading: I enjoy your books, my devotional books, angels magazine.
Reading: this is the easiset question to answer! Currently reading Miles From Where We Started by Cynthia Ruchti. I love Christian fiction. Learning about practical ways to put faith in daily life, challenging me to examine myself and my beliefs.
Working On: I am a painter. I came later in life to this passion refinishing furniture, adding patterns and mixing colors but it has been an incredible gift. I love creating!
Wearing: I, too, love a yoga pant and tunic and it’s my usual outfit. You will also find me wearing something sparkly like bracelets, earrings, even shoes! 🙂
I’m reading SAVED BY GRACE, Anthony A Hoekema,for a class at church. Good stuff!! Thinking about my youngest daughter getting married in March,and wishing my Mother was here to be a part of it.
I love, love, love the heart garland, and I’m stealing (gently borrowing) the idea and the questions for our MOPS (Moms of Preschoolers) valentine meeting. So thank you! What a great use of old calendars!
A few answers:
Excited about: the MOPS group that I lead. What an amazing group of young moms!
Wearing: Ugh! New shoes. Really expensive, with orthotics inside. I’d much rather go barefoot. These are not comfortable. They say I’ll get used to them. Not ugly, like orthotic shoes used to be. Look like good tennis shoes.
Sparking Joy: My grown-up granddaughters who live close to me and spend lots of time with us. Oh how I love them! Just wish my other two lived close, too.
Listening to a mix cd that my daughter made of old 80s bands(ABBA,CCR,Eagles,etc)! Thinking of my parents who have been gone for 5 years.wearing -just discovered the leggings & long tunics and loving them
What I’m reading: Daughters of Northern Shores by Joanne Bischof.
What brings me joy: reading and talking about great books with my book club. We met Saturday and FaceTimed with Heidi Chiavaroli about her book, Freedom’s Ring.
Looking forward to: spring
I have two books on my night stand that I’m reading, Reason to Breathe by well, you know and It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way by Lysa Terkeurst. It is taking me a really long time to read Reason to Breathe simply because I don’t want it to end.
I am loving that grandbaby #18 is on the way. Our youngest daughter and her husband will be parents for the first time and they only live 2 miles from us. That’s pure joy.
Excited: I am currently excited about a little doll that I am making for my siblings for Valentines day. I crocheted a small ballerina. When we were young, my siblings used to call me Rachelina Ballerina(and no, I was never a ballerina).
Listening: I have been currently listening to a Christian metal/rock band called Amongst the Giants. Their lyrics are wonderful!
We have done the hwy 1 drive several times. McWay Falls is a nice place to stop. All msg you a photo.
Something I’m excited about: is how a prayer from my heart led to a blessing much bigger than my request because God’s way is better than ours.
Creating: I recently supervised my granddaughter painting for an art competition at her school. She had in mind what she wanted to create and we talked through it as she did it. It made me realize how much I miss painting and I had a vision in church Sunday of a painting I’d like to do for our Missions Auction coming up next month if I can find time.
And you inspired me to do heart garlands so I would love one that you’ve completed.
I want to make one of these garlands!
Currently creating: a baby hat on my knitting loom. I have cute baby yarn so I thought I’d make a couple to have as gifts!
Listening: to the Wow Hits 2019! So many good songs on there. My favorite is Who You Say I Am!
Thank you for sharing your blog Love the Heart garland I have a new great granddaughter coming in March so full of Happiness Thank you for the chance to win!
When I can find the time in my busy life, I like to sew and make things with my hands. I am also an avid reader and have way too many in my to be read pile!! I would love to get away on an RV trip…while everyone wants to travel overseas, I have always wanted to travel my own country.
Thanx for encouraging us to stretch & grow.
Reading; I finished Under the Mudnight Sun by Tracie Peterson & Kimberly Woodhouse. What a read!!!
Working on; paper angels to share with family & friends.
Excited & looking forward to May & June.youngest daughter graduates Bible College; youngest granddaughter graduates high school; newest grandbaby due 1st of June.
Music: Is He Worthy, by Andrew Peterson is wrecking me. So much hope in a world that desperately needs it.
Working on: All those projects that didn’t get done when the kids were still home–like making letterman wall quilts for the sports patches and medals, making a recipe book for the legacy recipes like zwiebach, and framing my mom’s paperdolls.
Deb, you are the new friend I didn’t know I needed! Thanks for sharing your fun self with us.
Reading: Karen Witemeyer’s To Win Her Heart and Lysa Terkeurst’s It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way.
Creating: a Farm Girl quilt. One block at a time. And finishing a couple other quilts.
Sparking joy: redecorating after taking Christmas decorations down. Your fun yard sale finds inspire me to love my style and be unique. 💜
I am working on a crocheted baby blanket. I am wearing pajamas more and more plus sweat pants and tshirts. I am looking forward to when I don’t let things stress me so much. I am reading The Forgiving Jar by Wanda Brunstetter.I am creating a simple life.
Your garland looks beautiful. 75 is a lot of hearts!I am currently working on knitting blankets made of fuzzy blanket yarn for my grandchildren. I am about to reread Tilly by Frank Peretti. I first read it almost 30 years ago when it was newly published.
Hello from tropical Cleveland Ohio! We’re on the front side of an Artic Blast/Polar Vortex that they’ll be talking about for years, so I’m dreaming of April right along with you! But oh my goodness, those hearts!! They definitely spark joy as I’m a huge fan of When Calls the Heart, (also known as #Hearties) and love how the garlands are such a labor of love for you! I also enjoy Poldark (although I find it on Amazon Prime Video) and the music is divine. I’m working on my New Year’s resolution to learn how to crochet so there’s always something going on, even when the sun is hiding.
Reading: Just finished four great books this month! My goal is to read one book per week. On target so far!
Sparking Joy: After watching only ONE of Marie Kondo’s Netflix series last night, I tidied up a half dozen bedroom drawers and feel much freer. I plan to tackle the closet next.
Create: I’m excited that I just finished a new book proposal and hopeful that I’ll get to write it. It’s something very different . . . and I hope it’s well received.
Reading: I am currently on the launch team for two books, Carla Laureano’s Bittersweet Cafe and Kristi Ann Hunter’s A Return of Devotion. The first is contemporary, and the other is historical. I am enjoying both.
Dreaming of: Snow! I live in the south where we rarely get snow. I am a teacher, so my students and I are hoping the weather forecasters are right, and we get snow tomorrow. Of course our snow is nothing like what you would get, but we still usually get a Snow Day.
What a fun blog post, Deb! I’m going to borrow this idea sometime soon!
Singing: Pat Barrett, Build My Life, a wonderful worship song. https://youtu.be/Z32HiCoFzlU
Sparking Joy: Loving Marie Kondo’s inspiration for organizing. I’m slowly making my way around the house.
Reading: Among the Poppies, by J’nell Ciesielski – actually listening to this wonderful debut, WW1 story.
Wearing: black fleece lined tights (my work uniform most days in the winter!) and a long tunic dark gray top with a slightly ruffled flare on the bottom. And as always – a key necklace! 🙂
Reading – Katherine Wray’s “Lizzie and Jane” <3
Needing – a small, short chair for our bedroom (Hubby wants to be able to sit somewhere to put on his shoes. #thestruggleisreal) 🙂
I love your paper heart garland! So pretty!! Thanks for the chance at winning. I’ve been trying my hand at crocheting. My grandmother and my mother both had that talent. Me, not so much:) My mother has also been gone to heaven for two years in March. Still so hard to believe and still working through my grief. Pray that God will continue to bless you also. Thank God for Christian parents. I am blessed to have had both.
I love your creativity in the heart garland. I’m currently embroidering a tablecloth. I’m reading Between Two Shores by Jocelyn Green and it is tremendous. I look forward to spring and planting my vegetable garden and working in my flower beds. Thank you for the chance. Blessings!
And the winner is…JOCELYN! I’ve sent you an e-mail, Jocelyn, and your heart garland is all packed up and ready to pop in the mail to you once I have your snail mail address! Thank you ALL for the wonderful comments. I loved reading each and every one!
I am excited about going to Texas to see 2 of my 3 grands. The older of these 2 has a birthday and I am surprising her, she will be 8 on the 13th.
I have been singing the song Waymaker and just love the words – Waymaker, promise keeper, light in the darkness that is who you are…. beautiful.
I just finished reading If I Live, book 3 by Terri Blackstock and am currently reading Beneath the Surface by Lynn Blackburn!
I LOVE hearts! And just finished creating Valentine cards for my 5 grandchildren!
And I think your heart garland is such a neat idea!!
Thinking about my mom and dad, as I just lost my dad. Thinking of them and grieving a little before I go on. They wanted to make a difference in this life and I do too. Give the garland to someone else. I have made several with your inspiration. Enjoy your new year Deb!