Category Archives: thankfulness

Answered Prayers 😇

Posted on April 24, 2024 by Beth W.

April brought hopefully the first of many birds to my feeders, a sweet bloom from my old house and a new hobby! Continue reading →

Posted in anticipating good, Celebrate, drawing, gardening, looking forward, love, patience, spring, thankfulness | Tagged answered prayers, bird feeder, bird feeding station, finch, hyacinth, iris, Jesus Christ, Romans, St. Paul, zentangle | Leave a comment

Sometimes things happen that overwhelm us and make us question our ability to keep on going. Making it through the rough patches, though, helps us to cherish and to be thankful when life brings little miracles and blessings our way. … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, angels, completing tasks, Dating, love, relationships, thankfulness | Tagged angel, cheating, Dating, generosity, givers, in God's time, Jean de la Bruyere, love, narcissistic personality disorder, organizers, projects, tough times | 21 Comments

Every Little Thing Is Gonna Be OK 🐦🐦🐦

Posted on May 11, 2022 by Beth W.

Don’t worry…Every little thing’s gonna be alright 🐦🐦🐦 Continue reading →

Posted in Carpe Diem, Embrace Life, living life to the fullest, persevere, thankfulness, Worry | Tagged Billy Dean, Bob Marley, don't worry, Laura Ingalls Wilder, Simple Things, thankfulness, Three Little Birds | 17 Comments

Amazing work, my skilled sweetheart!

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Beth W.

Out with the old (and mold) and in with the new! What a transformation! Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, completing tasks, relationships, thankfulness | Tagged Bathroom improvement, grateful, Jean de La Fontaine, John Ruskin, kindness, New tub surround, Skill, Talented boyfriend | 9 Comments

Thank You!

Posted on November 5, 2021 by Beth W.

This morning I logged into WordPress as I often to to check in and see what beautiful photos and insightful thoughts other bloggers have to share. It is always a treat when people take the time to comment on my … Continue reading →

Posted in accomplishment, Celebrate, thankfulness | Tagged 500 followers, blogging, grateful, readers, thankful | 25 Comments

My Hero

Posted on October 17, 2021 by Beth W.

This past week has been challenging to say the least! My hot water heater died Wednesday night, and I found out while I was in the shower. Not fun. I was hoping that someone was washing dishes or doing laundry, … Continue reading →

Posted in adversity, completing tasks, helping others, relationships, thankfulness | Tagged broken pipe, fixing a flood, helping out in time of need, knight in shining armor, my hero, sweetheart | 8 Comments

The Lost Has Been Found!!! 🎉😁🎉

Posted on August 31, 2021 by Beth W.

The way to love anything is to realize that it may be lost. Gilbert K. Chesterton Friday was a red letter day in our happy household! Mara’s bag had been lost since she arrived on the 17th, but finally on … Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrate, happiness, patience, persevere, thankfulness | Tagged adversity, celebrate, challenges, exchange year problems, lost luggage | 12 Comments

Bloom (Despite) Where You’re Planted!

Posted on July 23, 2021 by Beth W.

Volunteer Hollyhocks growing between the concrete and the patio pavers. They are thriving despite their location! In spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser and … Continue reading →

Posted in Acceptance, adversity, thankfulness | Tagged adversity, be grateful anyway, bummer, cancellation, cancelled trip, flight delay, hollyhock, Joseph B. Wirthlin, PlantablesAndPaper Etsy Shop | 8 Comments

Thank God for the Givers!

Posted on June 26, 2021 by Beth W.

There are two kinds of people in the world: givers and takers. The takers may eat better, but the givers sleep better. Marlo Thomas The world is made up of givers and takers. At some time we have all given … Continue reading →

Posted in happiness, Nature, thankfulness | Tagged family, givers, gnome staircase, hike, Nature, takers, thankful, yard art | 19 Comments

I Believe in Angels!

Posted on January 30, 2014 by Beth W.

The doodle above is one that I wrote in a little journal I use to jot down prayers, intentions, whatever I might be thinking about or longing for. Last Tuesday evening, I was reflecting on how fortunate I am. I … Continue reading →

Posted in angels, anticipating good, Celebrate, communication, happiness, thankfulness | Tagged angels, blessings, doodle, Guardian Angels, sweepstakes, thankfulness | 11 Comments

Thank you God for the flowers!

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Beth W.

I hope some day to meet God, because I want to thank Him for the flowers. ~Robert Brault

Posted in Beautiful, gardening, thankfulness | Tagged Flower, God, pink coneflower, thankfulness | Leave a comment

If you host an exchange student, you’ll be sorry…

Posted on July 21, 2013 by Beth W.

…sorry to see him or her go back home. The absolute worst part of the hosting that I’ve done is having to say goodbye to the student when the exchange time is over. The very first exchange student our family … Continue reading →

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