There has been only one Christmas – the rest are anniversaries. ~W.J. Cameron
It’s official…. the Christmas Season has arrived at the Lloyd house. Christmas starts at our house with the displaying of our Nativity set. Each year the very first Christmas decoration that is pulled from the attic and carefully displayed is the Nativity. Madilyn was very excited to see the box coming out of the attic. She has been asking me for weeks to “put out Jesus.” (more…)
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving week visiting family in Florida. The week passed by quickly and it seemed like we were packing our bags to head home way to soon.
The only downside to this trip was that David did not have the entire week off so he had to work. He was able to start work early in the day so that he could finish up early in the afternoons. So he did not miss out on all of the fun. He did have an awesome work space. He spent most of his working time on the balcony with a view of the Indian River. (more…)
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.~ Philippians 4:8
The past 24 days in which I have posted my series entitled “24 Days of Thankfulness” has been a great time of reflection for me. During this time I have focused on the good in my life and have resisted thinking about the negative things in my life. I am going to try to continue to be thankful for something each and everyday. (more…)
Thanksgiving is possible only for those who take time to remember; no one can give thanks who has a short memory. ~Author Unknown
Today I am thankful for the Thanksgiving Season. I am so glad to be able to celebrate this day. It is wonderful to be able to take a break from normal routine and remember all of the blessings in our lives. (more…)
We have technology, finally, that for the first time in human history allows people to really maintain rich connections with much larger numbers of people. ~Pierre Omidyar
Today I am thankful for the social media. Since we live away from family and many of our friends this technology has been a great tool helping to keep us connected. I love reading notes and updates from friends and family from across the world. (more…)
“Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their beauty, believe in them, and try to follow where they lead.” ~Louisa May Alcott
We don’t get to choose where we will be born or what nationally we will be born into. Today I am thankful that I was born in America. I consider myself blessed to have been born in a country in which I have so many freedoms~ especially as a woman. (more…)
The world will quickly forget you no matter how wealthy you are, but you will forever be remembered for how many NOBODY you helped to become SOMEBODY~Olugbenga Stephen
Today I am thankful for all of the people who have taken the time to invest in my life. I would not be the person I am today if it were not for the many people I have encountered who helped to make a difference in my life. (more…)
I have always wanted a Mustang. Candy apple red, with a convertible top would be perfect. Of course it needs to be a 60’s model, not one of the new designs that they did in the late 80’s and early 90’s. (more…)
Not flesh of my flesh, Nor bone of my bone, but still miraculously my own. Never forget for a single minute, you didn’t grow under my heart but in it. – Fleur Conkling Heylinger
Today I am thankful for adoption. My life would not be what it is today without adoption. The process of adoption changed my life and my family. This process forced me to be patient and to wait on God’s timing. I guess I am a slow learner since I did not fully learn those lessons during our quest to have Caleb and infertility treatments. (more…)
Family life is a bit like a runny peach pie – not perfect but who’s complaining? ~Robert Brault
Today I am thankful for my extended family. While we may not always agree with each other, and have our differences we are still family. (more…)
