Category : Thrive

Let’s Have a Hot Cocoa Conversation

A bunch of holly hanging upside down on a gray/brown door.

I’ll have my cocoa with whip but no marshmallows, please. How about you?

We have our Christmas jam playlist going and are trying to suck all the Christmas fun out of this season, but some days it just feels hard and I find myself not having that wonderful Christmas feeling. I work on giving myself grace and understanding I might not always feel like celebrating, but moving forward with the traditions really does help set the stage for that merry feeling to hopefully show up.

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Have an Enjoyable Fall Weekend

Door of old cabin with two pumpkins on each side of door.

I love this week of Halloween. So much activity. So much candy. So many smiles. I’m working on being present in the moment, not thinking about what is next, but really allowing myself to enjoy whatever is before me. It’s easier said than done, but I’m hoping this weekend will be memorable.

There’s a quote by Jeannie Cunnion above my computer that reads, “I choose connection over control, wonder over worry, faith over fear, present over perfect, love over shame and grace over guilt.” I pray the same for all of you: that this weekend we’ll fully live in this beautiful life we’ve been given; that we can all take a moment to be thankful and enjoy what is right in front of us.

Below are a few things I’ve been wanting to share.

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Autumn has Arrived

a tiny bunch of marigolds with trees and grass in the background.
A tiny bouquet of marigolds for you.

How are you? We are doing okay. Going through a number of transitions over here. One being the kids start back to in-person school right after our fall break. We’re all excited about this but as with everything these days we are taking it one day at a time.

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