Winter Daydream
As I anticipate the snow that is forecasted for tomorrow, I always imagine lovely landscapes transformed by blankets of pristine snow.… Read More Winter Daydream
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Author: bluewillowcottage
Wife and Mother, Gardener, Collector of Vintage, and Christ follower... I hope to inspire others to create a beautiful family life. May this blog encourage others to make warm, lasting memories, and may it challenge readers to build a home blessed with the wonderful essence of a joyous life.
When the Sun Shines
Sun of my soul, My Savior dear,
It is not night if Thou be near;
oh, may no earthborn cloud arise,
To hide Thee from Thy servant’s eyes! “… Read More When the Sun Shines
Friday Fun Facts
Although not done for religious reasons, our family nearly always eats fish on Friday. In Arkansas, our fish came to us without monetary cost, we simply caught it in the Little Red River. Our freezer always overflowed with the catch of the weekend. Now that we are city-folk in PA, we must buy our fish at the market. Not only do we not have time to fish, the fish in the local rivers are fraught with mercury and toxins. … Read More Friday Fun Facts
Soothing My Soul
I do know this… I know GOD. I have total confidence in HIM. Jesus prayed, “This is eternal life, that they may know YOU…” (John 17:3).… Read More Soothing My Soul
Merry Christmas from Blue Willow
This morning as we open our gifts, it brings back memories of joyful times along with tender, nostalgic thoughts. Our home is complete with Christmas feasting this morning: Cinnamon rolls, bacon, eggs, quiche, and all the Fixin’s. … Read More Merry Christmas from Blue Willow
Look with your Heart!
What is essential is seen only with the Heart
… Read More Look with your Heart!
Make the Best of Today!
When stress gets to you, make the best of it, and do the “next” thing!… Read More Make the Best of Today!
The house smells delicious. The cookies are cooling. Getting ready to wrap them up and tie beautiful red bows on them. Today’s deliveries include our physicians’ offices, our dentist, and the nursing home floor on which my father recovers at this time. . Then tonight we have special friends coming over to sample our delicious… Read More
Protected: A Season of Sweet Surprises
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Joyful Hospitality
This old, stained, scarred table of ours has heard the secrets and troubles of many hearts, catching tears on its surface as we shared struggles and sought the LORD for help. As I wash the surface, I wonder how many plates of food have been served here.… Read More Joyful Hospitality
