Did you have a good Thanksgiving? We had a unconventional one for us. Usually, we always go to my Aunt Tassy’s house for Thanksgiving, but she got a bad ol’ stomach bug and wasn’t able to host the feast. So around noon, we headed to the Cracker Barrel to eat, but that place was packed! …
Have you ever seen a flower growing out of a crack in the ground and wondered how in the world it was growing there?
How in the world did that tender shoot break through the hard ground and stretch out petals that displayed such splendor?
Despite all odds, that sweet little flower stands tall and reaches its full potential.
Today, I saw something even more amazing than that determined little flower.
I saw true beauty beginning to bloom.
I saw it in the faces of these amazing young ladies. They are sponsored children from the Compassion project we visited today, and they are learning how to do manicures through Compassion’s vocational training.
Much like the flower breaking through the hard ground, these young ladies are breaking through the cycle of poverty. It’s not gonna be easy for them to bloom. But Compassion is giving them the tools they need to do it.
As I sat down at the table for them to paint my nails, I felt so much love for them. I wondered if they new how truly beautiful they were? I wondered if they knew how precious they were in HIS sight?
I hope you guys have had a FABULOUS week!
We are heading down to the Ky Opry this weekend to watch Jonathan perform in the semi-finals. Can’t wait!!
Say a little prayer for him. 
If anyone hasn’t told you this week….YOU ARE WONDERFUL!
Why? Because God made you that way. He loves you more than you will ever know, faults and all. You are the apple of His eye.
Maybe you have had a not-so-good week. Maybe, like me, you’ve made some mistakes. Maybe you messed something up. You feel overwhelmed. You feel inadequate. You’re tired.
My prayer for all of us is that we would take our burdens and cares to the Lord. Lay them at His feet. Sit in His presence and hear Him say…
I just love you guys!
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Now for my favorite pins from Pinterest this week.
Enjoy!
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Hey Friends!
Well, we are half way to Christmas, and I don’t know about you, but I am feeling the financial stress of getting everything checked off my Christmas list.
There are so many gifts to buy for our kids, family, teachers, friends, etc., that I have to come up with ways to stretch my budget. One of those ways is to shop at stores with great prices like The Dollar General.
We have one right down the street from us in my small town.
I love shopping there, especially during the holidays, because I love looking at the Dollar General Holiday décor items.
I bought some of their tableware items for Christmas morning. Every year, after the boys have gone to be on Christmas eve, I set the table for our Christmas breakfast.
I’ve been browsing around Pinterest and the internet looking for some cute ideas for my boys’ Valentine cards. My oldest, Jonathan, is in middle school, so I won’t be making Valentine cards for him this year. (sad face) But I can still have fun with Luke, Adam, and Eli! So here are…