Category : Thrive

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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10-30-2020 | Comments Off on Have an Enjoyable Fall Weekend

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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9-29-2020 | Comments Off on Autumn has Arrived

Hello and Happy Friday

Hydrangeas in full bloom with pink and purple blossoms.

School is in session! (virtual from home)

We’ve jumped fully into video Teams meetings, submissions of Schoology assignments and emails galore. I am extremely grateful for the amazing teachers that work tirelessly. I know they’ve had to learn new platforms, methods, and curriculum to educate our children from a distance. Their creativity, patience and enthusiasm help me to feel as if this will all be okay. I see my kids are learning– really learning from a teacher on a computer screen and my heart swells with thankfulness that we live in a time in history where this is even possible.

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8-21-2020 | 3

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