Yesterday as I worked on my classes, I had to write some deep (deeeeeeeeep) journal entries that reflected on my life. It was absolutely overwhelming, and as I read it to Ryan, I felt…exhausted. Taking a hard, honest look at your life can do that to you. How thankful I am for the grace of God!
Perhaps
I need to read through this lighthearted list for myself!!! Alas, I have no
time, as I will be spending all day today in an ethics class. (Be jealous…) So
while I learn, howsabout you enjoy some reading?
Someone asked me the other day what my spirit
animal is. Well, I don’t really get into spirit animals, but I told them I do
feel like I would have made a good bear. I like to eat, sleeping all winter
sounds fun, and people generally expect me to be cranky. (Ha!) And speaking of
sleeping all winter…wouldn’t it be fun to do that in THIS adorable little cottage? I just love it. I love the dining room, the cute
little corner fireplace, and the location right on the water. I could curl up
here all winter, drink a lot of coffee, and read all the books in my TBR
pile.
You know that I am a big fan of the stories of
our lives showing up in the pieces of our homes. I enjoyed reading this home tour, and while the homeowners’ style is very different from ours, I
adored reading the ways her family’s history is woven into their home! (Her
grandpa was so sweet to earmark pieces for her!) I also love it that they chose
a house from a time period that can be kind of challenging to sell. (BONUS: This
is also a super cute house – with a guest house, too!)
If you are in an unspeakably hard season of
the soul right now (and I know many who are) you might need Karina’s words today. Sharing them with you in hopes that they will bring comfort –
or at least the knowledge that you are not alone!
I love reading Christmas gift guides –
any time of year!! Allie posted hers here and the
post says she’ll be updating it, so check back to see if she adds more! She has
lots of themes, so maybe you’ll find something to share with someone in your
gift-giving world!
I’ve written before how I had great aspirations
(whilst growing up) of becoming Sandi Patty. Spoiler alert: I can’t sing. Dream
lost. But her songs were a HUGE part of my first couple of decades of life, so
I am not surprised that hearing snippets of a tribute-to-her-music concert made
my heart so happy. I hope they eventually release the entire concert, but in
the meantime, listen to this medley sung by the very talented Voctave! (BONUS: This duet – from the same concert – of More than Wonderful by Travis Cottrell
and Natalie Grant…whoa. Not many people can achieve Larnelle Harris sound, but
Travis nailed it!)
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