2026 MAY gold

 May. 2026  gold

Turning on to a gravel road leads you to the gold of the country, rural home  The sun shines differently on a gravel road with a hint of sparkle to brace you for the adventure ahead.  Adventures with sunlight, dirt, and rocks, water, with wildflowers and grass, animals, and  birds, and most of all cheerful hospitality.  You can feel the sunlight shining for longer days and starry nights.  The gravel roads will be paved in gold when we go to our heavenly home so I hope you’ll see something in a new way today.  And the scripture verse to memorize is Matthew 5:16  “Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.”

Can you see the gold?

May first is May Day. bring flowers to someone 

The Kentucky derby first Saturday in may which is may 2 nd. 

“run like your running for the gold!”

Mother’s Day is may10th

Peace officer day. 15th

Memorial Day the 25 th

Happy spring. Find a treasure on a gravel road. 

2026. APRIL. RISE

                                                        APRIL 2026 rise  

     Spring invites us to begin a new, the birds are back, the blooms are bursting with joy, and nature draws us closer to rise and renew. The daffodils are shining bright this year. 

Here’s the short God story for this month: Do you know why the robin bird  (by the way, we have many in my yard) is said to have a red breast?  

     Well, back when Jesus was walking with his cross to the mount.  A robin was so saddened by His suffering that she went to take a thorn branch out of His crown of thorns.   When she did she had to pull on it very hard and her little underside leaned and pressed very hard upon  Jesus bloodied face, rubbing off some of his blood.  Ever since thence, the robins have a red colored breast  

Robin eggs 

      Although I love rhythms and cherished rituals, I love to wake up to a fresh start each morning with a walk to see all that God has created anew. Jesus was always walking always on the move, even on the water, so let’s keep walking. Every morning brings  new opportunities to start fresh and give us inspiration, hope, and watch Him do something we never expected.  When you’re inspired, you are enthusiastic, motivated and energized to do something. Let’s all rise early and search for something new within ourselves. 

Ask one of these questions. What can I learn or discover today? What is the last beautiful thing that stopped me in my tracks ? How has God restored or revived something in you?

Mandy hat

Chip

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2026. MARCH HEAR

MARCH  2026

Hear or here 
Daylight savings time
March 8
 

March 17

Here’s to spring again. Windy spring, sure you’ve heard it, but have you listened to it. I’m guilty of this too, most of the time I try to block out the sound of the 💨 but lately I have been trying to listen more and speak less, the quote is: “be quick to listen and slow to speak and slow to anger”. So when you listen, really lean in and listen to the wind, or the rain, or the melody, or to a friend, what do you hear?  Instead of asking yes or no questions, say can you tell me more…Anyway I have a new slogan, 🐾 or pause, rest, and praise. 

A cup cozy

The owls are back, hear their cool hoots every morning. In Greek mythology the owl is associated with Athena the Goddess of wisdom, so hopefully they will spread it around. Good owl reads are: 

Owl Moon by Jane Yolanda

The Christmas owl by Gideon Sterer

The Owl Who Was Afraid of the Dark by Jill Tomlinson 

And the fable, the owl and the grasshopper. 

 The Lord bless thee and keep thee,

The Lord make his face shine upon thee and be gracious unto thee 

The Lord lift up His countenance upon thee and give thee peace. 

Happy first day of spring the 20th

Palm Sunday March 29

Mandy hat

 2026 February core

It’s an open winter in the valleys which we have not seen for decades and the antithesis for the southeast. The white tail deer 🦌 are losing their antlers early so that has been some happy, surprising treasures in the fields. More light even for a minute more each day is the same, but with lots more sunshine, so it’s easier to keep the sunshine in your hearts 💞. Which brings me to the word of the month:  core,   Our core is the center of our body and a place where we have our heart, where the Holy Spirit dwells.    I imagine a keyhole place in our hearts that only Jesus can fill so keep finding Him in His word. His word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. 

And we keep shepherding, walking, running, skiing, or just exercising for your core will help you here on earth to stay active and healthy. Lots to celebrate this month, Super Bowl 8th, st valentine 💘 14th, many birthdays, Presidents’ Day and more.  A pancake supper 17th, the eve of lent. 

Or just celebrate God’s spirit working in us to help us rise up and renew each and every morning.  

here’s to keeping sunshine ☀️ in your heart. 

♥️ And at the core of everything we do

2026. JANUARY. Plan

2026.  January plan

 

Congratulations! We’ve made another trip around the sun. Welcome to 2026 with its 365 days. What are you planning for the new year?  What goals have you made for yourself?  Are you deepening your walk with God?  In the book of Jeremiah29:11 God says “For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord,‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Anyway let’s walk and talk with him as much as we can each day. I read that the way to change your life is to change something you do daily. So every day is an opportunity or adventure to walk with the Lord. My goals are to a). See and learn more about our faithful God

b) keep hope alive

c) shine with light and love while giving God all the glory  

 can we do this together?

Let your light shine 

                     2025    DECEMBER   seen

Merry Christmas to all 

Advent season 

 ‘It’s the season of goodness and goodwill. I hope you will see tidings of joy all through December. The snow is falling and shepherds are keeping watch while hot cocoa and knitting awaits in doors. 

Jesus is the reason for the season so let’s memorize this scripture:  

Jesus said, “ I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” Or an easier one, “your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path”

A knitted thanksgiving 

Another sky happening this year will remind of us of the special star

That led the three kings to the newborn king after Jesus was born. 

A comet seen this past fall

Looking back on this year, we all can find many blessings to be thankful for, consider starting a blessing jar for the new year and it will help us be more intentional about our positive thoughts. May Christmas live in your heart all year long. And may you shine with a calm sparkle from the light of His word in the new year 🎈 

Christmas cards by Bailey 

2025. NOVEMBER. with

November 2025 with God’s grace

First snows of the season 

      It is time to be moving in doors and making home more hostess-worthy again.  The chill in the air not only brings more vests, jackets, scarves, and hats, out of the closets, but also hope for gathering times to come.  

Steer beauty

Rich browns to silver maple 🍁 s

 

Gratitude gathering 

With All Saints’ Day November first and celebrated Sunday the 2nd this year, there is hope in the air. So much fear is being stoked by the social media loops and the 24/7 news reels yet, I wanted my four letter word to be more hopeful so the scripture verses all have both fear and with in them. With God we don’t need to fear for He is in control. The days are becoming a lot shorter so there is more time to seek shelter, comfort, and reflective thoughts. I choose to keep hopefulness in my mind so I have a few scripture verses I have been memorizing to leave with you. 

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and shun evil. Proverbs 3: 5-7

Even in the midst of a troubled world the beauty around us reminds us that God is still with us and good.  When we feel heavy with the cares of the world it’s important to speak God’s true word aloud. 

Psalm23:4

Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff they comfort me. 

Isaiah 41:10

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. 

Deuteronomy31;6

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. 

Happy Thanksgiving on the 27th. Happy gathering also!

Gather naturally

So much to be grateful for…