Rise and Shine, sweet friend!

I wish we could have a cup of coffee together and talk for hours. That would be my love language.

My favorite thing to do is share God stories and talk about what God is doing in our lives!

Every time I log on this blog to write, I imagine this scenario.

God is so good to provide a space for us to get together for a few minutes.

Since 2012, I have been writing to you.

That is a LONG time.

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.