1. Cozy Fall Evenings - the weather this week was perfect, in my opinion. Saturday, especially, was a nice evening to come home, light all the candles, lounge in pajamas and curl up with an afghan.
A perfect evening to blog! I was excited because FINALLY the "About Me" and "Top Posts" pages on my blog had something on it. I worked diligently Saturday night getting links ready for those pages. (This included a lot of pleasurable reading of my old posts!) It was embarrassing to check my stats and see how every week people clicked on those pages and I knew there was nothing there to see. Now there is!
3. Encouragement - As all my readers know, I'm working on posting every day on the theme of 31 Days of Encouragement. I'm one-third of the way through. As I write these posts, I'm building myself up as well. You just can't dwell on scripture without feeling lifted up - or receiving a "faith-lift" as Dian Ritter Enright writes in our local newspaper
4. Quote of the week:
Life’s not hard because you’re doing anything wrong: Life is a battle. Put on your armor.
… Ann Voskamp - When You Feel Like You’re Battling Hard {Crazy Joy: 9}
So often when life gets tough, I think it's because of something I've done. I forget that it is always going to be a battle - I'm not in heaven, yet. But God has provided a way to have joy in the midst of the struggle!
5. Anticipation: Tomorrow is date night with our favorite couple, Wayne and Glenda. The four of us are gong to eat pizza, go to a local American Idol talent show, and hopefully, laugh like crazy!
I love your blog. I *always* get something good from your posts. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI like visiting your blog, too! You are always so cheerful sounding! And I am right there with ya about the cozy autumn evenings, with a candle, hot tea or coffee and a good book or time to blog :) Enjoy the weekend!!
ReplyDeleteA lovely centrepiece - I enjoy the cosiness of fall too!
ReplyDeleteA perfect quote!
Thinking of you, out on your date night right now, laughing like crazy and enjoying yourself to the max!
Happy weekend!
Ann Voskamp's Battling Hard was on my list of encouraging things this week. especially the quote you listed!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog and I'm encouraged by stopping by yours!
That quote is so full of truth. How often I've heard (or felt myself), what am I doing wrong??
ReplyDeleteRegarding fall-themed decor -- you can rave about them any time. Yours are very pretty. And shadows are fine! Hope you enjoy your evening with friends.
Off to check out your new pages!
Fall is a wonderful time after all the busy-ness of summer and before the Holiday season takes hold. Sounds like you are doing a great job enjoying it!
ReplyDeleteNow I'll go and click on the About page :)
ReplyDeleteAs soon as it is cool enough here, I'll be pulling out my candles, too. I love the picture you painted in words: pyjamas, afghan, cuddle, candles. Me, too!
I'm with you, I love fall, the coziness, the colors, the decorations, the candles. Love your pumpkin centerpiece!
ReplyDeleteYay for getting what you wanted accomplished on your blog. I've been wanting to get some things done in that area too but haven't been motivated.