Just Getting Started

Hi Sweet Friends

I hope you enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving
 

I am just getting started on my Christmas Decor
I was hoping to get more done this weekend ...

Yet, I'm pleased that my teeny tiny tree
Is up and decorated

I plan to do my annual December Daily

So be looking forward to daily updates
On how I am making this Christmas Season special

I've always loved Christmas
However, it has been difficult
Over the past few years
Because
As many of you know
My husband passed away on 
Christmas Eve

SO
I work really hard 
To find JOY in each day 
As we head toward Christmas Day

Join me in Finding JOY
Throughout December

Blessings!!!

Giving Thanks

Hi Sweet Friends ~~~

Tonight

As I prepare for Thanksgiving Day

I am reminded of an old chorus

Made popular in the mid 1980's

Give thanks with a grateful heart
Give thanks to the Holy One
Give thanks because He's given Jesus Christ, His Son
And now let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich
Because of what the Lord has done for us"

Give Thanks

The words are simple

Yet Powerful and Hope-Filled

 

Though you may be facing challenges in your life

I am praying that you will find Peace

And see all that you have to be Thankful for

Even if it is just

The HOPE you have in Christ

And His Love for YOU 

Tonight

And in the days ahead

I Am Praying for YOU!!

For I am Thankful that God has allowed 

Our lives to touch!!

Give Thanks

Hi Sweet Friends,

I just wanted to stop by and let you know

That I just published my first Post

On my new blog

Many of you will choose not to read it

However, a few have asked me to share

In the days ahead I will update it and

Make it prettier

But for tonight I just wanted to share a few words

May you be blessed with a wonderful weekend

Here's the Link

LOVING MADI

Thanks for stopping by

You mean more to me than my simple words can say

Estate Sale Treasures

Hi Sweet Friends

Tonight I thought I'd share a few treasures
That I found recently at an estate sale in my neighborhood

I totally fell in love with these two bunnies

They are about 20" tall

And, I think, are just adorable

They will be the centerpiece of my Easter/Spring vignettes

Almost everything else I chose had a red/white theme

Or Christmas

I picked up this sweet little step stool

I will probably keep it red for the holidays

But then it will most likely get a fresh coat of 

Annie Sloan White for spring

I got 7 or 8 brand new dish towels for $3

And a really cute metal architectural piece

Among the treasures I brought home

Were two 6-7 inch long JOY signs

(I can Never have too much JOY)

And a jar of buttons along with a baggie of buttons

I also picked up two fun spindles from an old chair

And some really sweet holiday mini clothes pins

As you can see
I was definitely in a red/white mood
Fortunately they had plenty for me to choose from

Have you found any fun treasures lately
Do share

Be watching in the days ahead for my first post on my new blog
"Loving Madi"

Blessings to All


SEASONS

Hi Sweet Friends,

Seasons of life can catch us by surprise 
And change life as we know it
And, in a moment

That is the type of season I am facing right now
I didn't really mean to quit blogging
I just haven't been here

I have missed you
You may not have even known I was gone
But I do thank the couple of friends
Who have checking in on me
And prayed during this time

I have finally decided to continue blogging
But I will start a new blog
That will pertain more to this season of life
And keep this blog for the more light hearted posts

With that said
I received two unexpected packaged in the mail on Monday

No matter when it arrives

Happy Mail - IS - Well, Just Happy

The first box I opened

Ended up being from a very dear friend

Who knew I was struggling

She wanted to lift my spirits

And she found a perfect way

A Great book, yogurt covered pretzels and a sweet card

Thank YOU

From the bottom, top and sides of my heart

The second box was from my TX friend

Who sent me a birthday gift

She knows that I LOVE Chip and Joanna

From Fixer Upper

So, since she lives in Waco where they have their brand new shop

She picked up a couple of really sweet items

And shipped them to me with tons of love and prayers

And because she knows my 'need' for beachy stuff

She found and sent this adorable

Beach themed pop up card

Is it not just the Cutest ever!!!!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you S~~~~

I love you Both

You know who you are 


And Now
I shall take my head OUT of the sand
Where it has been for the past 7 1/2 weeks
And join the land of the Living Again

Have a wonderful rest of your week
Look for JOY in the everyday