It Shows in Your Face

 

Paul Joseph, D.D.S., 94

You don't have to tell how you live

each day;

You don't have to say if you work

or you play;

A tried, true barometer serves in the place----

However you live, it will show in 

your face.

The false, the deceit that you bear 

in your heart,

Will not stay inside where it first

got a start;

For sinew and blood are a thin veil

of lace--

What you wear in your heart, you

wear in your face.

If your life is selfless, if for others

you live,

For not what you get, but how

much you can give;

If you live close to God in his

infinite grace--

You don't have to tell, it shows in

your face.

(Dr. Paul Joseph shared 4/8/22)

my family

 

Future Posts.

I have had so many blog-worthy events to talk about, but I don't know where to start. Some of the topics I want to write about soon involve the following:

Being a grandmother.

My job situation.

Up north Michigan.

Lessons learned in COVID.
Some of my favorite photos.

Stay tuned if you're in the mood to step into something light and meaningful to me and probably only me! ;)

xoxo

Sharing Christmas

I wish I would have chosen this photo for our Christmas card! It's the first year Meghan won't be home for Christmas. She is spending it with her Seattle family. We are lucky that she is 33 years old and hasn't missed a family Christmas with us. We will obviously miss having them in Michigan this year!

Empty-Nester short film

I stumbled upon this perfect short film that soothes this empty-nester's soul. This time of year can be difficult for other reasons, but it is only natural for our kids to leave home to start their own families; it's what we want for them. This year marks the first year that our daughter, Meghan will not be home for Christmas. I'm happy she has a wonderful new family to share it with in Seattle!

Our son will be home from Austin and I can't wait. I want to somehow make it extra special for him!

I want to be fully present this week before Christmas and when I heard this song when I was on my elliptical machine a minute ago, it made me remember that it's all about Jesus and not about me. Let me be the light of hope in this world, especially these next couple of weeks.

Listen to this old song... and enjoy His Peace.

Breath of Heaven by Amy Grant


If I don't get back here... Merry Christmas!

November 1st ~Time to start my Gratitude List

1. Phone conversations (voice to voice) with family & friends.

2. All of the cute Halloween costumes on social media.

3. Pumpkin candle & candles in general.

4. The smell of moss on our walk in the woods last weekend.

5. My thriving Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree.

6. Early morning quiet time.

7. Seasons... Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer.

8. Pomegranates.

9. Musicals.

10. A freshly painted room.

11. Clean windows.

12. When my kids are laughing and happy.

13. One on one time.

14. Having a conversation when nobody interrupts (one of my favorite reasons I like texting).

15. Burning leaves.

16. Hands and their uniqueness.

17. Feeling understood.

18. A pot of coffee that someone else made.

19. An organized purse/bag.

20. The anticipation of the first snow.

21. A real fire in a real fireplace with real wood and the sound of it crackling.

22. Hiking and other outdoor activities.

23. An invitation.

24. That the five pounds I gained this past year is manageable... and could be worse.

25. Being able to afford necessary annual tests.

26. That I totally get the meaning of God's timing.

27. Chili

I'm determined to start each day being grateful!

Angie,

xoxo

A Star Is Born

So I've been playing the soundtrack of this movie constantly since I saw the movie. It's the best movie I've seen in a very long time. If you haven't seen it, you should! Happy Fall Friday!