Blessings and Babble

I was up late last night. I wanted to do my best to acknowledge those who filled my heart to the place where it was overflowing out of my eyes - I do not take the kindness, thoughtfulness, or time that others invest in me for granted. I am truly overwhelmingly blessed by the many friendships and people in my life.
This morning, as I paused in the quiet, I felt Jesus whisper, "Quiet your soul often and reflect more." I do not want to rush through this life, checking off boxes and rushing through moments. I truly and wholeheartedly want to be present and leave people feeling seen, heard and loved beyond measure.
As I am walking through my week, know this - YOU are so very loved, and SO very much appreciated. Just being here, yep, right here on this page... I feel grateful. As I babble on in the mornings, here you are sitting beside me as we walk into our faith journey together. Thank you!
Today, I walk into the second day of being 56 with a heart so full I can hardly sit still as I desire to pour it out onto others. May your day be blessed, may your heart be touched, and may your face hurt at the end of the day from smiling - THIS is my hope for you today. Thank you for being here, thank you for shining God's light, and thank you for sitting with me and walking beside me. I am grateful, and you are so very loved.

Be Blessed!
Thank you, Jesus, may we have another 💙

"But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart." Luke 2:19

Counting my blessings as I sit elbow to elbow with people I love.
This might appear to be an odd photo of a snack table to you. To me it is the foundation of family.
Our family is spread all over the map. However, you’d be hard pressed to find one of us who doesn’t know exactly what “it’s almost five o’clock” means, or whose voice we hear as we listen in our memories.
It’s our Gamy’s voice, and it means grab the snacks & a glass because we are all coming together for conversation. Or some conversation and a great deal of laughter!
So blessed I am to be beside women in my family this week. Women with whom I have relationships, that would be impossible to articulate. Women who I love and admire beyond words. We’ve shared a lifetime of experiences and memories together. Adding the memories being made this week, such a gift.
And as I prayed last night, my heart overwhelmed with gratitude I thought of biblical women. Women who remind us that faith, courage, and purpose can change history. From Esther’s bravery to Ruth’s loyalty and Mary’s obedience—each woman shows that strength and grace walk hand in hand.
There are so many incredible women in my life who walk before me, who walk beside me and who walk behind me.
My heart is grateful for every one of them.

“Blessed is she who has believed that the Lord would fulfill his promises to her,”
Luke 1:45

Monday morning blessings flowing through my soul.
Blessings & goodness to you my friend today.

Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea— the Lord on high is mighty. Psalm 93:4