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Focusing on God’s Goodness when things seem Bad

March 29, 2019 in From My Heart

Dear Friends, I am here to remind you that God is still Good. I wrote out this notecard to remind myself of good daily self care habits. It’s easy to wander away from good habits when life seems bad. One of my goals this...

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Looking for Signs

in From My Heart

Lately I’ve been looking for signs… Signs of my purpose and identity Signs of financial security Signs of Spring Signs of God working in relationships I am looking for clarity, reassurance, perspective and wisdom. A literal sign would be helpful! (If I could just...

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Everyday Loveliness

in From My Heart, spiritual

Dear Old World, I am glad to be alive. I am glad there is loveliness. Our Souls are worth tending, after all. I read over my journals for the past 3 months and I am trying to receive: PLAY FREE ALIVE COMFORT I read,...

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The Picnic Basket; White Christmas

December 8, 2018 in Country Cottage Living, Holiday Ideas, Picnics, PNW, WINTER

The Picnic Basket This Picnic was a healing balm to my heart and soul! I won’t use as many words here, on the blog, this time because the pictures come straight from my heart. Keep reading to find out what is in the picnic...

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Grief and Creativity

November 28, 2018 in FALL, From My Heart

(written a couple months ago) Grief When I get tired and have to stop, when there is nothing good to numb the pain, grief rises to the surface and wants to come out. As I reflect on the last couple months of much creativity,...

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Sabbatical or Battle?

November 15, 2018 in Country Cottage Living, FALL, From My Heart

  Sabbatical or Battle? That is the question! Sabbatical means; of or relating to the Sabbath, relating to a sabbatical year, leave, change or break from normal routine. In the last couple months, I started feeling a definite need to take a long break...

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Book Review: Praying with Jane & Kitchen Tour

October 29, 2018 in Cottage, Country Cottage Living, FALL, From My Heart

Book Review It is my pleasure to partner with author, Rachel Dodge, and share a book review of her NEW devotional, Praying with Jane; 31 days through the Prayers of Jane Austen. I’d like to share a few excerpts that was very meaningful to...

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The Picnic Basket – Ep. 1

October 20, 2018 in FALL, Picnics

In the Picnic Basket My husband helped me make homemade sausage rolls (a family recipe), deviled eggs, fruit and chocolate peanut butter bars. We had 2 hot drinks in thermoses; apple cider and coffee/hot chocolate. For more on what’s in the picnic basket, read...

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Inspired by Anne of Green Gables Mini Series

September 16, 2018 in Anne of Green Gables Mini Series, Country Cottage Living, From My Heart, Garden, SUMMER

Anne of Green Gables Mini Series Dear Kindred Spirit Friends, I’m thrilled and excited to tell you about my inspiration behind my new Anne of Green Gables Mini Series!! But first: Resting, Books and Movies Feeling a bit “rubbish” lately and have to rest...

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Quiet Time with God & Summer Journal

September 1, 2018 in Country Cottage Living, From My Heart, Garden, SUMMER

Quiet Time with God Hello Kindred Spirit Friends, Here I am trying to share “from the heart” and what I’ve learned during daily Bible Reading.  (You can read other posts “From the Heart” HERE.) It is very eye opening to go back and read...

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Welcome Kindred Spirit Friends! Here you can take a deep breath and remind yourself of what really matters! I love sharing picnics, Everyday Loveliness, Prairie meets English Cottage Style and thoughts from my heart....I hope you will stay awhile!

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the Pacific Northwest in the USA. Known for lots of rain and the original Starbucks. Our little town has Dutch roots, a church on every corner and every lawn is perfect!

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