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the shape of miracles

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it’s the monday giggles…

I gave up Social Media 5-6 years ago.

Best. Decision. Ever.

I have spoken with several people who gave up the same during the Season of Lent this year, as their lenten sacrifice. A few have decided they will not return and instead make it a permanent thing.

I get it!

Admittedly, on occasion, I will feel left out of a conversation or miss participating in an event because it would seem that is the only way the information is being shared – via fb, instagram, or X. But even that does not bother me enough to return. Instead, I have found alternative avenues for receiving the same data others are gathering from those informational portals.

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all for Him…

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I know.

I know!

Yes, I know that I have been very silent on this site for a few months now.

But trust me…all is well.

God simply called me back to a quiet period of reflection and personal discernment.

And for that I am extremely grateful.

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excuse this house

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I’ve had an endearing framed poem hanging in our (various) homes since 1990. Ironically, even though I can barely remember what I had for breakfast, I can still recall finding it tucked neatly inside one of my favorite locally owned stores.

I love to shop local!

I also remember how I vacillated, at the time, over its purchase – as I fantasized about the life I would have if I could truly live out what the poem said.

In that moment of time it became the battle in my mind over the

cuddle vs the mop.

This particular store has changed ownership since the time of my print’s purchase and hence was replaced by a different name; however, they continue to provide unique locally-made items for purchase.

Lately, I feel akin to that local shop with its change of names.

In a very happy way.

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