True Love Story

Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall. - F. Scott Fitzgerald - Before I jump into this post I wanted to let you know that I never heard from Janet,  the winner of Introducing Beebo. So I have picked a new winner. . .  Mari from  My Little Corner of the World. * * * * * * * * * * * In the blink of an eye autumn will be here. Where did summer go, my friends? I had so many dreams and plans to fulfill this summer, but alas, I didn't get half of them accomplished. Such is life, I suppose. {{smiles}} School will soon begin {just 6 more days} and the leaves will begin to change. . . In anticipation for autumn I made this fun bucket list  for my son to do during the fall months. Each little envelope has something fall-related tucked inside and throughout the next couple of months  my son will randomly pick an envelope. Here is how I made it. . . First of all, I printed out 15 fall-related ideas. Then I cut the ideas into strips so that they would fi...

Come away with me, my friends, and let's take a jeep ride high into the mountains. . . {Introducing Beebo giveaway winner announced at the end} The road will lead us up, up and away where the air is clean and oh-so-fresh. We'll go through thick forests of Aspen trees. . . and walk through grass  that is almost as tall as our hips. We'll look down in the valley's below and see beautiful lakes that are crystal clear. . .  and all the while we'll enjoy the pure beauty of the many wildflowers dotting the mountainside. As we climb higher into the mountains we'll see more rugged terrain. And look there! Those white patches are snow. {{smiles}} Let's hop out of the jeep and take a little walk. . . As we come to the edge of the mountain we'll see an abundance of red rocks. Also, notice the pine trees. . . since we are close to timberline the trees begin to fade away and what does grow that high grows together. It's like the trees have a support system. I sup...

Fight the good fight of faith,  lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called,  and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses. - 1 Timothy 6:12 - Fight the good fight with all thy might! Christ is thy strength, and Christ thy right; Lay hold on life, and it shall be Thy joy and crown eternally. Run the straight race through God’s good grace, Lift up thine eyes, and seek His face; Life with its way before us lies, Christ is the path, and Christ the prize. Cast care aside, lean on thy Guide; His boundless mercy will provide; Trust, and thy trusting soul shall prove Christ is its life, and Christ its love. Faint not nor fear, His arms are near, He changeth not, and thou art dear; Only believe, and thou shalt see That Christ is all in all to thee. - John S. B. Monsell - When John Monsell wrote this hymn text, he provided ten strong imperatives for a triumphant Christian life: (1)  fight the good fight (2) lay hold of life (3)  run the straight ra...

Greetings of love from me to you, faithful friends and followers! How are you on this beautiful Wednesday? Well, I hope. Today I have a sweet little giveaway just for you. Madison Meadows, the author of Introducing Beebo , contacted me a few weeks ago and graciously offered my readers  a chance to win one of her books. And not only will one of you win this charming book, but you will receive a signed copy! Introducing Beebo is a precious story about a little bear who learns the importance of being responsible and getting things done in an orderly fashion. Little Beebo might not enjoy having to clean his room before playtime, but in the end he learns that being responsible leads to happiness and a job well done is always a wonderful reward. While this is a children's book it is a book that the entire family can enjoy. I believe there are lessons throughout the story that all of us can learn from. In fact, my 9-year-old son enjoyed reading this book to himself and has done so sev...

Come unto me,  all ye that labour  and are heavy laden,  and I will give you rest. - Matthew 11:28 - "Come unto Me, ye weary, And I will give you rest." O blessed voice of Jesus, Which comes to hearts oppressed! It tells of benediction, Of pardon, grace, and peace, Of joy that hath no ending, Of love that cannot cease. "Come unto Me, ye wand'rers, And I will give you light." O loving voice of Jesus, Which comes to cheer the night! Our hearts were filled with sadness, And we had lost our way; But Thou hast brought us gladness And songs at break of day. "Come unto Me, ye fainting, And I will give you life." O cheering voice of Jesus, Which comes to aid our strife! The foe is stern and eager, The fight is fierce and long; But Thou hast made us mighty And stronger than the strong. "And whosoever cometh, I will not cast him out." O patient love of Jesus, Which drives away our doubt, Which, though we be unworthy Of love so great and free, Invites u...