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Do you ever feel STUCK? In 2000, I began looking for answers to some tough questions in my life. I'd searched high & low and finally conceded to search the promises found in the Bible. Those promises have sustained & guided me through the loss of a parent, the struggle with anxiety & depression, the loss of a valued relationship and so much more! I've found joy amid the pain. And, I want to share it with you!

08 September 2016

2016 June 1 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS



Three Gifts A Day: JUNE 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare
I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Wed 6-1
4723 a green bean tree in Indiana... hmmmm?
4724 taking the long way home from Bonge's & being able to watch our local river otter family working on Barb's Brook

20 August 2016

2016 May 3 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: MAY 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare
I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Sat 5-21
4690 perennials on the property

4691 hard work - digging out concrete!

04 July 2016

2016 May 2 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: MAY 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare
I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Wed 5-11
4660 tall flowers & short people

4661 reflections
4662 a great day to work in the yard

Thurs 5-12
4663 old barns

08 June 2016

DO NOT POST THIS

I need to vent... but, feel as though I can't really talk with anyone about exactly what I'm thinking. I feel like most people don't get me. I'm overwhelmed with what we are privately processing in our little family right now. I want prayers more than words from friends, peers and acquaintances. Encouraging quotes about change, doors opening, new adventures, etc. are great. But, there's always another eloquent quote that seems to give the opposite view. I believe so many of the encouraging quotes I see. As a matter of fact, I seem to be sharing them with myself & the stuckinindiana communities a LOT in this season.

For more years than I like to admit, I've battled

29 May 2016

2016 May 1 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: MAY 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare
I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Sun 5-1 - glad to be back home
4630 lunch courtesy of our daughter (however, the LOML was not a fan & chose to eat something else - ha ha!)

4631 discovering a tiny baby toad in the grass

4632 chubby little legs & a silly straw sippy cup - blessings from The Little :)

07 May 2016

2016 April 3 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: APRIL 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare
I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Thurs 4-21
4600 using my Valentine's present for hours
#tbt photo of when I got it:
4601 the sound of rain on the pole barn roof

02 May 2016

Just a Coincidence

I arrived at the dealership early - fully expecting to be there for a few hours while my little yellow car was serviced. It was WAY overdue for service & had been exhibiting many troublesome hints that I either take it in soon or call for help from the side of the road someday soon. The LOML (yes, that's what I call the spouse) made the appointment for me & set up the timing so that he could be available for consultation should any $$ emergencies be found in the inspections. 

I was prepared for a 3-4 hour wait

25 April 2016

2016 April 2 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: APRIL 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare
I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

Mon 4-11
4570 eating "chocolate coffee grinds" - per the Little
4571 de-cluttering the closets
4572 country sunsets
Tues 4-12
4573 Father Gregory has more "pretty little yellow flowers" than we do :)
4574 some of my favorite lichens :)

16 April 2016

2016 April 1 of 3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: APRIL 2016

Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare
I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. Going to hit 5,000 in 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

4-1 Fri
4540 lots of laughs at lunch with Barb & Chip
4541 bees & a green roof at the LOML's workplace


4542 the view in my neck of the woods 

09 April 2016

2016 March 3of3 ONE THOUSAND GIFTS

Three Gifts A Day: MARCH 2016
Based on the book, One Thousand Gifts, (by Ann Voskamp) #1000Gifts #JoyDare
I took the 1,000 Gifts Dare for the year of 2012... continued in 2013... and 2014... and 2015. HELLO 2016!!! GOD IS FULL OF BLESSINGS...

March 2016 - 3 of 3
Mon 3-21
4507 friends at the front door

4508 fun times with just the little