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Day 46 of 61 days challenge
Simple things in life bring joy and happiness…sometimes we just over complicate life and we find ourselves stressed, over worked, maxed out and well—overloaded. Christmas is one of those times when we can find ourselves overloaded.
Several years ago I decided to stop working at making Christmas perfect…I can’t accomplish that no matter how hard I try. I began to enjoy Christmas as a time to spend with my family and not as a time for gifts and decorating. I give gifts and decorate; however, the focus shifted to enjoying the gift of time with family.
This works for everyday, not just Christmas. Enjoying family and friends and appreciating what we have can give us a new perspective on our lives and it helps us to let go of unimportant things.
Another word to add to my 2012 inspiration board is SIMPLIFY. Because….
"Every good and perfect gift comes from above…"
James 1:17
grace and Peace to all!
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Day 45 of 61 days challenge
Words to inspire, encourage, uplift and challenge…as I look forward to 2012 I am thinking about words this week. Words to carry into 2012, to post on my inspiration board and to live by, so that I am daily reminded of where I am going, why I’m going and how to live on my journey. Today I am thinking about BELIEVING. What do I believe, why and how does it affect, change or influence my life.
I BELIEVE God has a plan and I will seek His wisdom to walk in that plan daily.
One of my earliest Christmas memories is my dad trekking into the woods to cut our Christmas tree. We would wait eagerly for him at the front door…such a sweet memory.
grace and Peace to all!
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Day 44 of 61 days challenge
December 14, 2011…17 days until 2012. For the next few days I will be looking back at the year and forward to the new year. As I contemplate finishing up 2011 as strong as possible and I look forward to 2012, I want to remember that life is fragile, I do need others and there is strength from above for whatever lies ahead.
This year has been hard for me…last year (2010) just days before Thanksgiving my dad passed away. Although I know his faith was in God, and I have faith that I will see him again I miss him beyond words. He was a steady rock in my life and his laughter, generosity and love for his family were the characteristics that made me proud to say he was my dad. Watching him go through pain for a year was extremely hard to bear…this year I have grieved and wept for our loss. I am thankful for the legacy my dad left for his family and friends.
As I look forward to a new year, something I want to see more of in my life is ACTION. I will be putting that word on my inspiration board. I know that whatever I want to do and what I feel God wants me to do is urgent…I need to step up my game, jump in with both feet, let go of fear, doubt or anything that keeps me from taking action.
Another word for my inspiration board is PARTICIPATION. Sometimes it is easy to be isolated from life because sometimes what is happening around us is hard to bear. 2012 will see me back in the Participation mode….joining in, becoming part of, doing more, being who I know God wants me to be.
LAUGHTER is another word for my inspiration board…finding joy, enjoying life and laughter brings cheer and uplifts the heart.
grace and Peace to all!
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Day 43 of 61 days challenge
wishing you a very
I continue on with my 61 days challenge…blogging every day, creating art, working on new collections and working on new ways to market myself and accomplish my dreams of licensing and selling my art has been the focus. I am happy with my accomplishments…there’s more to do!
As the 61 days challenge winds down I will be taking some time at the beginning of the year to regroup. We will be moving in January and I will need to set up my new studio area, plus get the house organized. So…lots on my to do list for 2012 even before 2011 ends.
grace and Peace to all!
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Day 42 of 61 days challenge
While I was out and about yesterday I snapped a few pictures of the winter sky….I love the contrast of the bare trees against the winter sky.
and of course whenever I get the chance to get a picture of our flag I try my best.
I confess…yesterday I forgot to post…so today I will post twice to catch up. I was very busy creating and spending time with my family.
grace and Peace to all!
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Day 41 of 61 days challenge
Christmas lights are twinkling
gifts are waiting for wrapping paper
stockings are hung
this season that we celebrate
gives us reason to
In the busyness of the Christmas season it is often easy to focus on the shopping, wrapping, and exchanging of gifts and sometimes in the midst of all the busyness I forget how blest I am. So today I am thankful.
”In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.” 1 Thessalonians 5:18
grace and Peace to all!
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Day 40 of 61 days challenge
“Joy to the world the Lord is come, let earth receive her King.”
My 61 days challenge continues strong…I hope to send off Christmas gifts early next week. I have been inspired to create magnets, coasters and bookmarks using my art. I love creating gifts for family and friends.
grace and Peace to all!
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Day 39 of 61 days challenge
At Christmas time we all have memories of family, friends, food and traditions that we reflect back on and continue with each year. One of my memories is a recipe from my oldest sister. Linda was a great cook and she enjoyed entertaining family and friends. She left this earth way too soon…I am thankful for the memories and traditions she helped create for our family. This recipe usually is one that I mix up and my family enjoys through the cold winter months.
****the artwork is not mine…this is the recipe card my sister used****
“May your days be merry and bright and may all your Christmas’ be white….”
grace and Peace to all!
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Day 38 of 61 days challenge
Instructed by the king, they set off. Then the star appeared again, the same star they had seen in the eastern skies. It led them on until it hovered over the place of the child. They could hardly contain themselves: They were in the right place! They had arrived at the right time! Matthew 2:9-10 The Message
when they saw the star they rejoiced with great joy!
grace and Peace to all!
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Day 37 of 61 days challenge
Oh holy night the stars are brightly shining, it is the night of our dear Savior’s birth…..
It came upon a midnight clear that glorious song of old….
Joy to the world the Lord is come, let earth receive her King….
Oh little town of Bethlehem how still we see thee lie…
Oh come all ye faithful, joyful and triumphant, oh come ye oh come ye to Bethlehem, come and behold Him born the King of Angels….
Oh come let us adore Him, Oh come let us adore Him, Oh come let us adore Him, Christ the Lord.
May the message of our Savior’s birth give you hope and peace this Christmas season!
grace and Peace to all!
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