Breakfast Bloopers at the Cottage
Instead of wafting bacon aromas going into the bedrooms, the sound of the Fire Alarms and Black, Rolling Smoke awakened my slumbering family. … Read More Breakfast Bloopers at the Cottage
The Great Escape
Amy Carmichael, missionary to India once said, “In acceptance lies peace.” I truly believe that. When I need to feel great peace, I get very still, pray, and listen. Somehow, God ALWAYS makes it clear to me that deep inside of me, below the crashing turmoil and waves of the pressures around me, there lies a PEACE and a Calm to which I can retreat.… Read More The Great Escape
The Builder…
What on earth is God up to? The explanation is that He is building quite a different house from the one you thought of – throwing out a new wing here, putting on an extra floor there, running up towers, making courtyards.… Read More The Builder…
An Uncluttered Mind
I love the look of open shelving, but I’m afraid I need to stow things behind cupboard doors in order to keep my work surfaces clear, and my mind uncluttered. … Read More An Uncluttered Mind
A Story about Love and Change
I told Mike I wanted the antlers, NEEDED to have the antlers. Needed something of the poor, innocent creature that gave his life so men could have deer jerky and sausages. My husband just laughed. I wondered what kind of person I had married.… Read More A Story about Love and Change
Delightful Dreams for the Living Room
I like to design and decorate our home so that it is completely in sync with our life changes, no matter how challenging they may be. The changes continue as our lives progress, and so, I would like to share my dream Living Room with you, reader! … Read More Delightful Dreams for the Living Room
February Home
I love the crisp cold air outside & the tiny snow flurries that are blowing around in my backyard.… Read More February Home
On Loving A Child
I promised myself when I brought our little blue bundle
home from the hospital, that he would never be “the interruption” in my life…… Read More On Loving A Child
Current Scenes at the Cottage
I like to pop in to my friend’s blogs now and then! Here is a random glimpse of my daily life, what I am currently doing today. … Read More Current Scenes at the Cottage
Lies and Traps
I have discovered a wonderful thing. When I am at my lowest, I read scriptures, or recite (Out Loud) passages I have memorized and the devil must flee! … Read More Lies and Traps
Blue Willow 