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November 9, 2012

It’s Inspiration Friday No. 89! Welcome!

 Wow-wee! It’s been crazy around here At The Picket Fence this week! Up first we want to share that BOTH picket fence gals have two guest posts today and tomorrow! Heather was so honored to be guest posting today on BETTER HOMES AND GARDEN’S Style Spotter Blog about her experience having her kitchen in Better Homes and Gardens this month.

Vanessa has her first contributor post going up tomorrow for FOLK MAGAZINE Blog! You won’t want to miss this holiday fashion post given by the cutest model ever…and we aren’t one bit bias.

 Be sure you subscribe to the FOLK Magazine Blog so you can keep updated on all of the fabulous content from an amazing group of contributors!

We also want to announce SEVERAL new sponsors here At The Picket Fence! It’s time to start thinking about that holiday shopping, why not shop small business and shop online from the comfort of your home.  That’s a WIN-WIN!

Where you can get beautiful Custom Home Decor for the holidays!

Old Barn Rescue Company offers beautiful up-cycled signs like these!

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Bel Monili offers one of a kind pieces using upcycled vintage jewelry and materials!

 Knick of Time offers Vintage Good for the Uniquely Style Home

 INSPIRED ROOMS

Take a look at the gorgeous office from Jennifer at Dimples and Tangles. Doesn’t it look like it belongs in a magazine?!

 

 

We adore this beautiful kitchen from Anne at White Lace Cottage and think she did an amazing job adding loads of charm and character.

 

 

You just have to see the “Before” of this room to appreciate the transformation! This beautiful Laundry Room Reveal comes to us courtesy of Debbie from Me and My DIY.

INSPIRED MAKEOVERS

 

Jean, of The Country Home, shared her DIY Checkered Board Floor Makeover. They provide a full tutorial so you can recreate this fabulous floor yourself! Amazing!

How beautiful are these made-over Vintage Dining Room Bookshelves from Minerva’s Garden?! You won’t believe the “Before!”

 

 

Adelaide of Meg and Mum’s took this Roadside Rubbish to Royalty, when she made-over this roadside find!

 

 

INSPIRED CRAFTS AND CREATIONS
Rust the great enemy of so many but the friend of every vintage crafter! We love the look of old and adding a touch of rust to new items is a great way to get it! KerryAnne, of Shabby Art Boutique, shares a great, safe rusting recipe with us!
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Felt! Flannel! Velvet! Oh My! Melissa, of Redfly Creations,  created this lovely “floral”  arrangement out of these gorgeous textiles!

 

Rita May of May Days showed us how to make this Wine Cork Mirror to display over your bar!

 

INSPIRED TIPS AND TRICKS

 

Rebecca of You Are Talking Too Much, shares a quick an easy way to make our tiled surfaces sparkle! Something we can all use with the onslaught of company during the holidays!

 

Aimee from It’s Overflowing shares some great Outfit Selecting Tips for those upcoming Holiday Family Pictures!

 

INSPIRED RECIPES and PARTIES

 

This Butternut Squash Puff from Jo-Ann of A Pretty Life in the Suburbs would make a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal!


These Mini Hot Cocoa Cookie Trifles with Biscoff Whipped Cream  from Leslie at The Cozy Little Kitchen would make the perfect conclusion to any fall meal!

 

 

 

Ashley of Cherished Bliss shares this easy Homemade Microwave Kettle Corn recipe, a perfect fall treat for your family!

 

Homemade Kettle Corn {Microwaveable} // via Cherishedbliss.com #snack #popcorn
INSPIRED HOLIDAYS

 

 This gorgeous Fall Display and Free “Give Thanks” Banner Printable from Simplicity in the South, is a beautiful way to usher in this season of Thanks!

 

 

 

We love this gorgeous ruffled Tree Skirt from Todd and Lindsey Creating that was upcycled from an old tree skirt! Includes full tutorial!

 

 

We adore the elegance and simplicity of this Easy Bling Pumpkin from Heather of Setting Four Four!

 

 

We love these “thrift store” upcycled Sweater Christmas Trees from One More Time to Celebrate!

 

 


INSPIRING STORIES

 

Jeanne over at  juNxtaposition shared her experience as a vendor at the Atlanta Country Living Fair and Heather got the privilege of finally meeting this talented sponsor of ours! We had such a blast hanging out and having dinner together. Head over to Jeanne’s post to see all of the gorgeous items from the Fair!

 

 

Our friend Allison, from Stuff and Nonsense, is sharing the wonderful ministry of Operation Christmas Child.  One we both support each year! November 12-19 is the Collection Period! Read Allison’s post to see how YOU can help!

 

 

 

If you were featured today (or have been featured in the past) please grab the “featured at” button code located on our Buttons Page found under our header!
We have a SPECIAL REQUEST of you, if you visit INSPIRATION FRIDAY and like to PIN the great projects you see here! Please pin from the ORIGINAL SOURCE and not our blog. Thank you! Don’t forget to follow us on Pinterest where we also pin each week’s Inspiration Friday Features. 

 

Thank you to everyone who shared so many fabulous posts with us last week! We appreciate you!
Now it’s time to share with us what has inspired you this week!
Thank you so much for joining us for Inspiration Friday at the Fence,

 When you are done linking up head over and party with the other Friday Party Friends:

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Now all ya PARTY PEOPLE it’s time to link on up…here’s some instructions for Inspiration Friday
  • Link Up any post you’ve written that has Inspired You and will Inspire Others-it can be a home improvement project, craft, recipe, story, devotional…if it inspires link it up!
  • Be sure to link back to your original post  and not just your url (main blog address)
  • Please post our button (code on our Buttons Page found at top of blog) or a text link on your blog so others can join in the fun! (MANDATORY to be featured At The Picket Fence)Tutorial on how to link up a button: Blogging 101
  • Visit another guest. Please try and visit at least the link directly above and below you! We try to visit as many posts as we can but as Inspiration Friday grows sometimes we miss some and for that we apologize. It makes us feel good knowing others are visiting people as well! Thank you..it truly means a lot to us

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  1. Nici ~ Posed Perfection says

    November 8, 2012 at 12:49 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Hope y’all have a great week.
    Blessings,
    Nici

    Reply
  2. Jo-Anna says

    November 8, 2012 at 12:55 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my Butternut Squash Puff!! Have a great rest of the week!
    Jo-Anna

    Reply
  3. Ashley says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:01 PM

    Thanks for featuring my popcorn : ) Have a fantastic weekend!!

    Reply
  4. Michal says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:10 PM

    Tons of eye candy and sweet links. Can’t wait to check them all out.

    Reply
  5. Monsterscircus says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:13 PM

    Hi Girls!
    Thank you so much for hosting, and Thanks for all the wonderful crafty links, going to explore them when it’s finale weekend. Have a greate one!

    Reply
  6. Kim says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Fab features as always, girls. I need to check out a couple of them that are new to me. Thanks for hosting.

    Reply
  7. Tuula @ The Thrifty Rebel says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:18 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! What a great bunch of features!

    Reply
  8. FABBY says

    November 8, 2012 at 1:39 PM

    Great features, I have to visit a couple! Thank you for hosting yet, another terrific party at, Inspiration Friday. Big hugs,
    FABBY

    Reply
  9. Dru (The Farmer's Daughter) says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:01 PM

    Truly and honor that you featured my Checkerboard Floor! Thanks you so much! All the features were wonderful!
    Dru @ The Country Farm Home

    Reply
  10. Athena at Minerva's Garden says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Hello ladies: Thank you so much for hosting the inspirational party for us today, and a special thank you for featuring our bookcase before and after! It made my day 🙂 I hope to get out in the garden in a bit and get winter salad greens covered and some geraniums potted up to bring inside–weather reports are saying it might freeze on Saturday night. Take care, and have a fantastic and fun weekend!

    Reply
  11. Andrea at Opulent Cottage says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Good stuff, sisters! I just adore those sweater trees, there doesn’t seem to be any end to what can be made from a thrift store sweater 🙂 Congrats on your new gig! And thanks for hosting us every week.
    xo, Andrea

    Reply
  12. Shirley@Housepitality Designs says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    Wonderful features from last week…so many creative makeovers and recipes…..Thanks for hosting…and have a great weekend Heather and Vanessa!!!

    Reply
  13. Judy says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:19 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting. You always have the most beautiful features. I’m off to check out a few in more detail.

    Reply
  14. Sarah @ Alderberry Hill says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:20 PM

    Thanks for the fantastic party, have a great weekend!
    alderberryhill@nl.rogers.com

    Reply
  15. Jennifer @ Town and Country Living says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:21 PM

    Love that checkered floor!! Thanks so much for hosting, ladies!

    Reply
  16. Kristin says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:23 PM

    Oooh … I LOVE that kitchen! I’m going to have to go check out how they did the island cabinets!!! Thanks for hosting such a fun party!

    Kristin

    Reply
  17. Confessions of a Plate Addict says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    Love the features! Thanks for hosting!…hugs…Debbie

    Reply
  18. Paula@SweetPea says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    Thanks for hosting the party. Even when I don’t participate, I enjoy browsing through your features.

    Glad your WP transition went smoothly. I’m thinking about moving to WP but am a bit scared on the change!

    Reply
  19. Sherry says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:45 PM

    Fabulous features as always! Congratulations on the FOLK magazine contribution. It looks like a very good publication. I ordered my Christmas issue. Hope to see you in it! Thanks for hosting and for joining me at Home Sweet Home!
    Sherry

    Reply
  20. Anne says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my kitchen! And thank you so much for hosting too! I linked up but I think I may have linked up my blog and not my post in number 99 you can delete it if you want.I apologize for that!
    xx
    Anne

    Reply
  21. Jennifer @ Dimples and Tangles says

    November 8, 2012 at 2:57 PM

    I came to link up and was so surprised to see my office featured! Thank you! What fabulous features today- I want to check out every one and think I’ll be browsing through them for the rest of the evening!

    Reply
  22. Vesna says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:00 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting.What a great bunch of features!
    Have a lovely weekend! Hugs!

    Reply
  23. Sherry says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    Hi Ladies, Thanks so much hosting and for all the inspiration. I’ll be checking out your guest post though I know they are wonderful.
    Take care. xoxo, Sherry

    Reply
  24. Carol says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:19 PM

    Thank you so very much for hosting!

    Reply
  25. Debra@CommonGround says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:23 PM

    oh wow, those angel wings are amazing!! just linked up, thanks for hosting, gals!

    Reply
  26. Kerryanne @ Shabby Art Boutique says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:25 PM

    Thank you for featuring my rust recipes and for hosting a fabulous party each week.
    Have a great weekend.
    Hugs ~ Kerryanne

    Reply
  27. Aimee - It's Overflowing says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Thanks for hosting and for the great feature! XO, Aimee

    Reply
  28. Jill Flory of Sew a Fine Seam says

    November 8, 2012 at 3:52 PM

    Hey gals, thanks again for hosting every week! I just realized I linked up the same thing I did a couple weeks ago. Sigh. So sorry – I failed to consult my list well enough before linking. You can delete it if you want.
    Jill

    Reply
  29. K Coake says

    November 8, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Have a fantastic week! Congrats on your two fantastic guest posts!

    Reply
  30. Emma Briggs says

    November 8, 2012 at 4:33 PM

    What a great features you have, love the beautiful Laundry Room the way you makeover it. You also pick up the right color that sets the right mood.

    Reply
  31. Angelina says

    November 8, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    Hi Ladies,
    It has been a while since I have been able to stop in, we are getting ready for the baby ( due the 18th 🙂 I am however looking forward to getting back into the full swing of blogging after we have our SWEET baby girl 🙂 I am glad I was able to join this weeks party and thank you so much for hosting all of us. I do pray your families have a VERY blessed and joyful day of Thanksgiving.
    Blessings
    Angelina
    p.s. how did the whole house thing work out (Heather) I have prayed when the Lord placed you on my heart.

    Reply
  32. Kathy Moody says

    November 8, 2012 at 4:55 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting, ladies! Awesome features.

    Reply
  33. Liz Fourez says

    November 8, 2012 at 5:50 PM

    Thanks so much for hosting your amazing party! Have a wonderful weekend : )

    Love Always,
    Liz

    Reply
  34. Jane @ Cottage at the Crossroads says

    November 8, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Loads of inspiration here, girls! Thanks, as always, for hosting such a wonderful party!

    Reply
  35. JP says

    November 8, 2012 at 7:19 PM

    Love that checkerbord floor! Thanks for hosting, too!

    Reply
  36. Stuff and Nonsense says

    November 8, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    well aren’t you two
    just the sweetest things
    for featuring little ole me?

    thank you kindly ladies
    and for hosting this
    wonderful party

    your friday friend,

    {alison}

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  37. Jessica @ Dear Emmeline says

    November 8, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    seriously awesome feature this week ladies! thanks for hosting!

    Reply
  38. Lyuba @willcookforsmiles says

    November 8, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    Thank you so much for hosting your fabulous party! Great features 🙂

    Reply
  39. Rebecca says

    November 8, 2012 at 9:13 PM

    YIPEE!!!! Thank you for the feature!!! I am going to have to clean my house more often!!!!! Who am I fooling? ; ) Seriously, thank you! So many fun features that I can’t wait to visit and the link ups are out of this world! Will be roaming around when I need to be sleeping. : ) Love, Me

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  40. Nancy at maddalee says

    November 9, 2012 at 12:32 AM

    Hi Girls, thank you so much for hosting, so sweet to link up here!

    Reply
  41. Leslie says

    November 9, 2012 at 4:14 AM

    Hi Ladies!! Loooove the features this week. That office would make me want to work all day long! Thank you so much for hosting again. You have such an upliting blog with some of the best link ups! I added some irresistably rich brownies to share with everyone! 🙂
    Blessings,
    Leslie

    Reply
  42. Leslie says

    November 9, 2012 at 4:17 AM

    Lol, Oh my goodness! I just now am seeing that you featured my mini trifles! Thank you so much!!!! It’s too funny how such a good dessert came from a mistake!
    Blessings and thanks again!
    Leslie

    Reply
  43. Heather says

    November 9, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Thanks for featuring my blinged out pumpkin ladies! Luv ya! 😀

    Reply
  44. Lindsey says

    November 9, 2012 at 6:38 AM

    Thanks for featuring our tree skirt AND for hosting another wonderful linky party! Hope you have a great weekend! 🙂

    Reply
  45. Pamela says

    November 9, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    Thanx for hosting ladies!:) Great features.

    Reply
  46. Melissa @ DaisyMaeBelle says

    November 9, 2012 at 8:11 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting! Life to the full, Melissa

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  47. Emily says

    November 9, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Wow, I’m going to have a lot of reading and pinning to do today! Thanks for the wonderful link up ladies!

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  48. kathy says

    November 9, 2012 at 9:24 AM

    Thanks so much for hosting.

    Kathy

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  49. Joy@aVintageGreen says

    November 9, 2012 at 9:45 AM

    Thanks for hosting Heather and Vanessa, lovely party today, great bloggers joining in.
    Joy

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  50. Tanya says

    November 9, 2012 at 9:48 AM

    Thank you so much for hosting a great party ladies! Have a wonderful weekend 🙂

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  51. classic•casual•home says

    November 9, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    SO much goodness in one spot…I could spend several hours here 🙂

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    November 9, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    I loved Vanessa’s story over at Folk! Her ‘model’ is a doll! Sponsors! Perfect place to start holiday shopping! And the features are so inspiring! Thanks for hosting. So glad to join in this week! Have a great weekend, girls! xo

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  53. Debbie says

    November 9, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    Hi Heather and Vanessa! Thank you SOO much for featuring my laundry room makeover! What a treat to be featured among so much talent. I really appreciate it. Thanks for hosting another great party, and have a great weekend!
    Debbie

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    November 9, 2012 at 1:50 PM

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    November 9, 2012 at 2:18 PM

    Thank you so much for featuring my sweater Trees. Most of all thank you for hosting such a great party!

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    November 9, 2012 at 2:36 PM

    Hi girls, I had fun visiting your features. Thanks for hosting, I’m happy to be back.
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    Thanks for hosting!

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Because, if heaven has a fragrance, I’m fairly certain it smells like lilacs.

I think that somewhere along the way the verse in the Bible that said, ‘heaven will smell like lilacs’ just got lost in translation. But it HAD to have been in there at some point, right?

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It seems like I wait forever for my lilac tree to bloom. Every year I anxiously watch as the buds begin to form on the branches and then when the blossoms finally burst forth I begin that agonizing process of deciding the absolute perfect moment to snip them and bring them inside.

And then, after all of that waiting and watching it’s just over…done. Because, unlike heaven, lilacs don’t last for an eternity. So, making my own lilac room spray seemed like the perfect way to enjoy their fragrance long after the blossoms have faded.

Here’s how to make it! Ingredients: Water, Vodka, Lilac fragrance oil. Directions: Fill spray bottle with 50/50 ratio of water to vodka. Add 12 drops of lilac oil. Give it a shake, spray and if the scent isn’t strong enough, simply add a few more drops of lilac oil.

Once you’ve made this lilac scented room spray you will be very tempted to spray it in every room in your house. And someone may want to use it in the bathroom to cover up other less…ummmm….pleasing aromas.

But, do not, I repeat do NOT, let them.

You’ve captured the fragrance of heaven in a bottle and you wouldn’t want to go and tarnish it now would you? 😉
We had two back to back days of sunshine (the most We had two back to back days of sunshine (the most we’ve had in a LONG time) and now we are back to pouring rain. This has officially confirmed what I’ve know to be true for awhile now.

I’m a MUCH better version of myself when the sun is shining! 🤪 So I’ll just be over here today plotting and planning how my husband and I can be snowbirds someday when the kids are out of the house.

If you could spend your winters (and apparently most of spring too!) in any part of the country, where would it be?
Happy weekend sweet friends!! We’ve had a LOT of Happy weekend sweet friends!! We’ve had a LOT of rain lately (which is saying something when you live in Oregon) and I’ll admit that it’s affecting my moods a bit. I feel like I’m dragging and struggling to find the energy to get stuff done. So don’t mind me if I’m over here looking at photos of my garden in the summertime and finding that it keeps me hopeful about those days to come. They will come, right?! 🤪. 

What are your favorite plants that you look forward to seeing in the summer?
We’re going to be giving our laundry room a make We’re going to be giving our laundry room a makeover soon. It’s LONG overdue! In fact, the folks from the counter company were just here taking measurements. While we have made some simple, inexpensive updates over the years, it still has many of the original elements from when the house was built in 1992.

Two of our bathrooms are also in need of major makeovers. And we’ve saved up enough money over the years to tackle those projects. But, for the most part, we made the decision to use the bulk of that money in another way. While we knew that it was financially wise to invest in our house, we also knew that the greatest investment we could make was in our children. 

I’ll admit, there are times where I see other people doing massive overhauls of their entire home in a matter of months and I feel a prick of envy. But, we decided that if our choice was between waiting a bit longer to enjoy a renovated bathroom or going on adventures as a family, we would choose adventures every time. And we don’t regret that decision for a single second. It’s not that we haven’t tackled home projects (we’ve done a lot!). It’s just that it’s been a slow and steady process. 

Most recently, we let our son pick where we would travel for spring break since this is his senior year of high school and we are trying to make up for lost time. With so much of life ‘paused’ for two years, we have appreciated these moments more than ever. And, since he’ll be heading to college in the fall, we are very aware of how important it is to spend this time together while we still have a modicum of control over everyone’s schedules.

We have many years left to remodel our home but only so much time left to make memories with our children.

And, while I’m always happy to look around my home and see rooms that are updated and more reflecting of our style, it doesn’t compare to the joy I feel when I look around my home and see the people I love the most who have been shaped by the many adventures we’ve experienced together.
Happy Saturday!! After endless days of rain (and h Happy Saturday!! After endless days of rain (and hail and snow) we are finally getting some sunshine and warmer temperatures. I’ll be honest, it’s really affected my spirits having one gloomy day after the next. So this is a much needed reprieve. Our cherry trees are showing off outside my kitchen window and we plan to get outside and make the most of these days while we have them.

What’s the weather like where you are?
“The devil, darkness, and death may swagger and “The devil, darkness, and death may swagger and boast, the pangs of life will sting for a while longer, but don’t worry; the forces of evil are breathing their last. Not to worry…HE’S RISEN!” (Charles R. Swindoll).

Happy Easter! He is risen indeed!
Who has believed our message? And to whom has the Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?

For he grew up before him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of parched ground; he has no stately form or majesty that we should look upon him, nor appearance that we should be attracted to him.

He was despised and forsaken of men, a man of sorrows, and acquainted with grief; and like one from whom men hide their face, he was despised, and we did not esteem him. Surely our griefs he himself bore, and our sorrows he carried; yet we ourselves esteemed him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. 

But he was pierced through for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the chastening for our well-being fell upon him, and by his scourging we are healed.

All of us like sheep have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; but the Lord has caused the iniquity of us all to fall on him. (Isaiah 53)
I try to always remember to put a water bottle in I try to always remember to put a water bottle in my car before I go to pick up my daughter from school. She didn't ask me to do this, but a few months ago I began to notice that she was often thirsty when she would get in the car. Her water bottle filled up at the beginning of the day was empty by the time school got out and she would ask if she could have some water from my hydroflask. So I make sure to have one waiting for her. It's just a simple thing, really. But, I want her to know that I'm paying attention, that I see her.

Isn't it amazing how small gestures can make us feel less invisible? Knowing that someone is thinking of us and takes the time to meet a need that we might not have even realized we had? These little acts can have big impacts. What is something that someone has done for you recently that made you feel valued and seen?

What have you done for someone else to remind them that you are paying attention to their needs?

“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.”
― Charles Dickens
“The next day the large crowd that had come to t “The next day the large crowd that had come to the feast heard that Jesus was coming to Jerusalem. So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, ‘Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!’ – John 12:9-19
#palmsunday
When the Lord blesses you with a glimpse of the pa When the Lord blesses you with a glimpse of the payoff of your investment in your children, it is truly one of the greatest gifts. We had that experience twice this week with our 18 year old son and were overwhelmed by this opportunity we had to watch as he handled two very different situations (one personal and one professional) with grace, maturity, integrity and courage. Those of you mamas of little ones, don't ever minimize the job you are doing in raising this next generation. 

Every story read at bedtime
Every correction made to strengthen character
Every outdoor exploration
Every nose wiped
Every bandaid applied
Every time you say no when the world says yes
Every night of helping with homework
Every difficult conversation
Every prayer uttered

The final pieces of the puzzle of his childhood are falling into place and the picture revealed is one that is more wonderful than we could have imagined. And we know that it is only by God's grace on us as we sought His wisdom and guidance that we have come to this point. We have been FAR from perfect parents, but one of my most sincere prayers for the past 18 years was that the Lord would stand in the gaps that were surely to be revealed by our imperfections. And He has answered those prayers again and again. He's taken my humble petitions and most sincere intentions and knocked our socks off with the young man we are so privileged to call our son. And we can’t wait to watch as his future unfolds!
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