Earlier this month ago, my daughter Kelsey and I journeyed to Waco, TX—the land of Chip and Joanna Gaines and all things Magnolia—and we had such FUN!!
THANK YOU to everyone who’d been there before and gave us such fabulous advice on what to do and see.
And since a picture paints a thousand words . . .
Me and Kels at the start of our Magnolia weekend! #motherdaughtertime
750+ miles from Nashville to Waco—and every one of them was soooo worth it!
I snapped a pic of Joanna’s words of wisdom that are posted at Magnolia Market. I especially love them because my word for 2018 is . . . intentional.
Just lovin’ the gorgeous Friday we spent at Magnolia! (Because rain and C-O-L-D moved in the next day!)
Saturday morning at 6:15AM we arrived at the newly-opened Magnolia Table for breakfast. Even arriving that early, we waited for nearly an hour. But it was so worth it!! Don’t miss Magnolia Table when you visit!
They don’t make it easy to decide what to order! We had the Farm Breakfast. So yummy!
Kels and I both loved this encouragement/challenge that’s oh-so-needed these days. But we decided we’d likely forget our phones if we stuck them in those pouches. So we just chose to ignore our phones as we ate, chatted, and soaked up the atmosphere with the friendly folks beside us. : )
Don’t you love that mug?! (On the wall to the left of Kels, you can see one of the leather pouches mentioned above.)
Kels posted this on Instagram that weekend. And yes, I ate gluten! And sugar! And lived to tell the tale! I savored every bite, too! Including every morsel of that thick-cut peppered bacon. SO. GOOD! Those yummy little cuties in the tiny cast iron skillet are housemade tater tots! But never fear, fellow low carbers… My Keto lifestyle only took a brief vacation. I’m now back in the saddle! We also ate at Torchy’s Taco. Their Avocado Taco…oh!! There aren’t enough yummy things to say!
While we were at Magnolia Market waiting for breakfast to arrive, our server brought us a cute little “game”. Conversation starters. So clever! More on these below!
All in all, it was a very special weekend and I loved sharing the experience with Kels. While we were there, though, I got a call from Atlanta and learned that my precious Dad, Doug, had suffered a stroke. Kels and I returned to Nashville on Sunday afternoon and, soon after, I headed to Atlanta to spend the week with Dad. Which was also a very special time.
Dad’s doing some better but the stroke definitely took a toll.
He’s undergoing physical, occupational and speech therapy for the next six weeks. We’re praying he’ll regain much—if not all—of what he lost. Time will tell. But Dad is soon-to-be 86 and full physical healing here may not be in God’s good and perfect will for him.
God’s thoughts and ways are so much higher than our own. He knows best, and I’m fully trusting and resting in that truth, that blessed assurance—even when it hurts.
Me and Dad just three weeks ago. I’d so appreciate your prayers for him.
Finally, back to the conversation starters the server gave to us…
This was one of my favorite questions they asked. No wonder as to why!
I’ll be eager to hear your responses to that question today!
Much love friends,
Tammy
P.S. When I caught a glimpse of Murphy yesterday, I just had to include this pic too (even though I bought this crate from Magnolia Farms three years ago)! #MurphyCam
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I would not want to live in any other era. I believe God has me here in this time for His plan for me. 🙂
I love reading about other times and thought I would love to live in the late 19th and early 220th century when I was young .I am so glad God put me in the mid20th century and beyond so I could enjoy life with my husband, our children and now grandson.
Your trip looked wonderful! Sorry your Dad suffered a stroke and will pray for healing.
I’m so glad you enjoyed your trip to Waco! That restaurant sounds fantastic! I’m quite content to live at the present time although I love reading about different periods in history; in fact, I believe that historical fiction is my favorite genre of literature.
Hugs and prayers for you and your dad!
I grew up in the 50s and 60s. Those were good years for me. It was more of an innocent time. We kids loved to play outside and there weren’t any cell phones or Facebook. We all just had a good time playing marbles and jump rope and twirling the hula hoop.The Beatles were popular and the Dave Clark 5 too and let’s not forget The Monkeys. And Payton Place and American Bandstand on TV.
Glad to hear you enjoyed your time at Magnolia Market! The photos are beautiful.
I’m happy to be here in the present as we prepare for the return of our coming King.
Blessings!
Prayers for your Dad and for you.
So glad you ladies had the chance to get away for a few days; and that you had a fun time! Praying for your precious Dad and Amy you experience God’s Grace and Peace more and more.
Happy that you had that wonderful time with your daughter and also that you were able to see your dad. Praying for him, you, and your family.
Blessings to you and your sweet little dad.