Good morning, sweet friend!

Today is Monday, and it is a new day and a new week!

I know it is back to school for many of us, kids and parents.

Some love getting on a routine, others not so much.

Routines are so good for my soul.

I love a calendar with to-do’s, and I love checking things off.

When we became empty nesters a couple of years ago, I had to really pray about this new season.

Being a stay at home mom for so long, my routine completely revolved around my children.

When they both left the nest, it was a weird feeling. I felt out of sorts and very much without purpose.

It took a while for me to adapt to this new place.

Good morning, Rise and Shine friends!

Happy August!

August is a big birthday month around here.

My first born, Joseph, was born in August.

Joseph turned 25 yesterday. TWENTY FIVE.

My dear sister reminded me yesterday, “You have a child that is a quarter of a century old.”

Gulp!

His birthday is a stark reminder that I am aging as well. Eek.

Recently, I had blood work done.

Good morning, friend!

If you have read my 30 day devotional, you know well the scripture that I am about to write…

Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love,
    for I have put my trust in you.
Show me the way I should go,
    for to you I entrust my life.

Psalm 143:8

I cannot think of a better way to start our day than these words from God’s Holy Bible!

For many years, I have written these words in my prayer journal in the wee early morning hours.

His Words are LIFE to my weary heart.