Dear friends,
May you find space to…
form words of gratitude,
nurture a living thing,
take joy in evidence that life happens right where you are,
capture beauty snippets where you find them,
learn something important on your way to becoming an expert,
be open to discovering something new about yourself,
savor color,
breathe the sweet air of home.
Connecting through the power of stories written, spoken and lived
![Sometimes nothing says it quite like the way of a child. Before the rest of the house wakes, I read the account of Easter morning in the Jesus Storybook Bible: "And it seemed to [Mary Magdalene] that morning, as she ran, almost as if the whole world was singing for joy-- the trees, tiny sounds in the grass, the birds...her heart." The tomb is empty. Jesus is alive, and so are we. And it is new. Once again. Yes, it is always new...He is risen indeed!](https://scontent.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/s320x320/e35/17934124_1877271335863004_8139172358331039744_n.jpg "Sometimes nothing says it quite like the way of a child. Before the rest of the house wakes, I read the account of Easter morning in the Jesus Storybook Bible: \"And it seemed to [Mary Magdalene] that morning, as she ran, almost as if the whole world was singing for joy-- the trees, tiny sounds in the grass, the birds...her heart.\" The tomb is empty. Jesus is alive, and so are we. And it is new. Once again. Yes, it is always new...He is risen indeed!")
I loved this post Ashley! Simple, beautiful, savory. Each of these photos with their accompanying words sang out like a wish, a prayer and a blessing! Thank you so much for the sweet sweet breath of fresh air in this and for all the gentle reminders of where Life is! We need them! We’re thankful! I loved this post Ashley!
Thank you, Mama. Blessings, prayers, breath of fresh air be yours. Love that — “gentle reminders of where Life is.” Those reminders are everywhere, aren’t they? I’m so grateful. Love you.
By the way, I love J’s floppy-eared dog (or is it a rabbit or a bird? – don’t tell her I had to ask!) whatever it is, it’s adorable and I want a copy!
Dog. Isn’t it precious?
Oh good! Then tell her I thought her dog was adorable! (And I DO want a copy! — think Christmas.)
Yes indeedy. Nice, direct hint. :)
“Take joy in evidence that life happens right where you are”
What a beautiful and wise way to look at the messes of daily living around you. This is going to be my new mantra!! Bless you this weekend, as I know you will be, as your eyes and your heart are so completely open to receiving all the little gifts. I love you!
Bless you, Sis. A heart full to you and yours!
I really loved all the pics, especially the last one with the blue or blue-green fence. Amazing colors! -Annie
Thanks, Annie!
Beautiful! Be conscious of and appreciative the things that inhabit our lives.They add color to our existence and enhance who we are. Love, Papa
You are so right when you say appreciation “adds color to our existence and enhances who we are.” I love that. Love you, Papa.