Morning Smiles

                My little visitor wakes up to her first morning of vacation week at Mammy's house !

Frosty Joy

    Trying out my new camera (while riding in the car) brought joy in the midst of a challenging week.

God Directs Our Steps

      

                           

I began my week in the emergency room with hubby. I had the presence of mind pre-dawn to grab my water, book and a banana. Mondays are one of my favorite mornings. I usually meet with my trainer to set the tone of my week by stretching and opening up my body. I leave her and head to the grocery store, where I choose healthy foods. I miss my routine when it changes. Security inhabits ritual for me.

Life changes daily, sometimes moment by moment. 

On this quiet Tuesday morning, hubby is sleeping and I am sitting by the window watching it snow, reading the Psalms, my go-to book most days. I ponder one verse I read last week from Psalm 62.

                                    "Let all that I am wait quietly before God."

   

Sunday Soup, Stitches and Spies

Hubby is under the weather today so I spent the morning making his new favorite chicken soup and brownies (breaking my clean eating fast with a bit of sugar.)

This afternoon we watched the Republican debate from last night. I must say the governors were impressive. I appreciate their service. 

Now we are moving slowly through Bridge of Spies while I knit a scarf for my younger granddaughter. 

Missing church again but enjoying Psalm 46:10. "Be still and know that I am God."

Getting Started Again

                         

                 My sewing machine and I are getting reacquainted. Good Saturday project. 

Support Systems Go

                             

I appreciate my support systems, all the more so as life changes around me. 

Twice a week I pay a trainer to guide me in exericise and nutrition.We have shifted into yoga stretches which are perfect for my body right now. What began as a necessity for a shoulder issue has developed into a precious friendship over the years. 

On the creative side, Jamie Ridler continues to inspire me. Today she hosted an hour online forum about journaling practices. Journaling is a mainstay in my life. The workshop was a great reminder of why I keep the practice in my morning routine. I write in a simple black journal with lines every day. I love my visual journal as well, yet it is more of a monthly practice right now.

Spiritually, Beth Moore has always been an inspiration as well as BVOV network, but lately I've returned to a quieter simple Bible reading and devotional.

Emotionally I have a couple of go-to friends who live long distance. One phone call has the power to brighten my day.

On Day 4, I continue to eat healthy and return to gratitude.

Snow Day

                                

                                     Day 3- snow falling, visual journal, a bit of knitting.