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Light tomorrow with today!

Back in those days, we memorized a verse for each letter of the alphabet. We still remember those essential scriptures now!… Read More Light tomorrow with today!

June 29, 2019June 29, 2019 bluewillowcottage1 Comment

Dear Friends

Memories are like treasures stored in a bank’s safety deposit box. My goal is to make as many deposits into this memory store as possible this season. … Read More Dear Friends

December 19, 2018December 20, 2018 bluewillowcottage6 Comments

Make the Best of Today!

As we make happy memories with our families, let us remember to take a few moments to be good to ourselves! Pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee, pick up your Bible and read a Psalm. I love Psalm 107 this time of year… it warms my heart! … Read More Make the Best of Today!

December 6, 2018December 7, 2018 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Glad Tidings to All

Reflecting on the greatest gift that is ever been given, we light a candle and have a special advent devotional each morning until Christmas Day, starting today. We talked extensively about the Christ child, the one who came to this earth and lived as a poor person after being a KING in heaven.
… Read More Glad Tidings to All

November 3, 2018December 9, 2018 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Standards…

We must not always be WORKING! Some fun must be allowed in family life. … Read More Standards…

October 18, 2018October 17, 2018 bluewillowcottage1 Comment

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

June 8, 2018June 19, 2018 bluewillowcottageLeave a comment

Treasure Traditions: Rosh Hashanah

Come join our family for the celebration of the Jewish Holiday, “Rosh Hashanah.” This is a repost written by our 13 year old son about this treasured family tradition.… Read More Treasure Traditions: Rosh Hashanah

September 20, 2017September 20, 2017 bluewillowcottage

Welcome from Dawn and Mike

Welcome to our cottage and gardening blog. A mother of one, wife, daughter, aunt of ten, Dawn is a writer/photographer/speaker and Nurse with a passion for Cottage Décor, Gardening (especially organic veggies and herbs), Jesus, and afternoon tea. She is married to her college sweetheart, Mike, who makes all the joys of the life at Blue Willow possible.

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