Savouring January - Day 18 - Drink

Slaking this morning’s thirst 

while keeping the icy chill at bay 

with a hand-warming mug of creamy chai tea.

Rediscovering an old favorite cup 

tucked in the back of our kitchen cabinet 

has me smiling big 

as I bask in the wonderful, Joy-filled surprise. 

Blue!! 

Purple!! 

And sweet flowers!! 

(All my favorites)

Throughout my day, 

I almost always have 

a cup of cool water to drink nearby. 

A couple of other 

reliable thirst quenchers for me 

are a lit candle 

and writing in my journal, 

all while under the gracious sheltering presence 

of Mama Grace’s gentle gaze.

Delighting in the dance.

#SavouringJanuary2018

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Savouring January - Day 13 & 14 - Soothe and Joy

A warm cup of creamy cocoa 

on a cold winter’s Sunday evening 

soothes body and soul 

while my newest mug and fluffy sweet marshmallows 

delights the heart, 

bringing many a Joyful smile.

#SavouringJanuary2018

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Savouring January - Day 3 - Comfort

Comfort on this chilly January night includes 

sipping hot tea from a cheery, cherished cup, 

snuggling up in a downy soft comforter, 

soothing sound of steady tick tocks, 

and the tender brush of angel wings.

Blessed be.

#SavouringJanuary2018

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Savouring January - Day 2 - View

View from the home of my chair.

🌻. 💛. ☀️

#SavouringJanuary2018

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Holiday Helper

Penguin Percy and I 

have been up to some

Christmas crafting.

⛄️ .  🎄 .  🐧

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Shutter Happy ~ Day 6 ~ Fave Spot in my House

My favorite place in our home is this corner where my comfy, 40-year-old rocker 

recliner lives. Brown tweed clad and already broken in just right when Granddaddy 

gave it to me, it's now covered in this beautiful mariner blue. Smiling fondly as it 

provides my favorite view, too.

The wooden side table parked between where darlin' hubby and I sit often holds a 

lit candle, an angel or two, and a favorite mug. Tucked on the shelf underneath are 

many current favorite book companions, all within easy reach. 

My treasured Grace tiles are on the south wall of our living room. Below them is 

the charming wooden heart quilt rack that my brother made for me one Christmas. 

Nestled on its shelf is a choir of angels, twinkle lights, and a lantern. Hanging below 

is the beautiful farm-themed quilt made especially for me by my sister several years 

ago.

In the far corner, above the dinette set that my father-in-law sat at as a small child 

is one of my most treasured angels. From her place of honor (I can see her when 

working in my kitchen as well), she peacefully reminds and reassures me of my 

Moma's constant loving presence in my life. 

In front of me and a little to my right is my cherished Quartet of Grace gathered 

around and always looking over their red oil lamp "daughter," quietly reminding 

me to Abide.

Blessed be. 

#shutterhappy

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Shutter Happy ~ Day 1 ~ Favorite Morning Beverage

Today is the feast day of our Guardian Angels and this chilly, cloudy fall morning calls 

for a steaming cup of creamy chai.

As I silently sip and still, I am softly adding my voice to the melancholy chorus of 

whispered prayers.

Smiling tenderly as these 2 beautiful lovelies were a gift from my precious Moma. 

They remind me fondly of her and me. 

🕯. ❤️. 🙏🏻

#shutterhappy

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Breathe September 2017 :: Day 22 - Smile

Rediscovering the sweetheart 

at the bottom 

of my "Cup of Love" mug. 

. 

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Breathe September 2017 :: Day 12 - Fun

Fun 

... is finding a wonderful surprise tucked in our mailbox yesterday! 

 Such a heartwarming bright spot on a dark and chilly day. 

(Still no power)

#BreatheSeptember2017

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Splendid Sunflowers

Sunflowers have been capturing my heart lately 

and it's been my absolute pleasure 

to accept their invitations to dance. 

I am coming to especially appreciate 

their patient encouragement 

to keep my face turned towards Grace, 

just like they do. 

🌻  ❤️  🌻  ❤️  🌻  ❤️  🌻  

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Good and welcomed company . . .

. . . on this chilly, blustery March-like-a-Lion morning!

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Savouring January Day 27 :: Smell

Soothing scent of hot chocolate 

wafting up from a special mug 

 warms body and soul 

on a chilly Friday night in January. 

#SavouringJanuary2017

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Savoring January Day 13 :: Work

Intentionally choosing my Hope mug 

and taking time to sit with my angels 

and candlelight yesterday morning 

was a very good way to practice being 

Grounded 

before heading off to work. 

(And, Gracious, was this self-care needed)

(And it really did help . . . a lot!)

#SavouringJanuary2017 

#Grounded2017

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Butterfly Birthday Blessings

Today is my sister, Lisa's 50th birthday and, as I think of her, 

I am sending many wonderful birthday blessings her way. 

💕

Smiling fondly, I took a moment to raise my butterfly sister mug 

in her honor and offered a toast to her good health. 

I live several states away and it would be lovely 

if we could gather together once in awhile

and share a warm cup of our Moma's hot chocolate in person.

💕

Last year, I sent all of my sisters a mug on their birthday. 

All but one (they were discontinued before I finished, darn it!),

have a butterfly similar to mine on them and a word. 

Lisa's butterfly is purple and her word is "Blessed." 

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Breathe September :: Fun

What a delightful surprise to find a package tucked inside our mailbox this week!  

And how fun to have a new favorite mug, too. 

😉🐠💙

#breatheseptember2016

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August Break :: Favorite Mug

This morning it's my sweet Peace mug.

Between my refreshing cup of cold milk 

on a warm summer's morning 

and a lovely, affirming conversation with a dear friend, 

I am indeed resting in Peace, 

feeling grounded in Grace 

and Abiding in Love. 

Blessed be. 

💕

#augustbreak2016

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