On looking back...

 (Dundee the horse- Princess #1's very  favorite!)

 "Do not look back and grieve over the past for it is gone;

and do not be troubled about the future, for it has not yet come.

Live in the present, and make it so beautiful it will be worth remembering." -unknown

Happy Monday!

Blessings!

Jill

A garden story...

While walking through my mother's garden...

I was reminded of what true beauty lies in a garden...

and how symbolic it can be...

because of tender care and proper growing conditions...

these flowers are able to blossom and share their beauty!

Their beauty is enhanced from one-another...

differences become unique qualities...

that when blended together,

form a glorious masterpiece!

They are steadfast and strong...

weathering storms, extreme temperatures,

and sometimes disease...

They don't give-up!

They hold-on...

firmly rooted...

lovingly cared for...

waiting to bloom!

What encouragement and strength can be found in the garden...

a sweet reminder to "plant" ourselves in good soil...

lovingly care for each other...

and be patient...

for the reward is great!

Happy Monday!

Many Blessings!

The writing on the ...tennis shoes?

Over Spring Break we got to take a little trip back home- to TEXAS!!- to visit my parents.

Princess #1 and Princess #2 sleep in my old room that I had growing up, and in the great "save EVERYTHING you ever owned fashion", my mom still has all my closets stuffed with-"EVERYTHING I ever owned (and made)".

The girl's love to go through those magic closets! I'll admitt, it is fun for me too!

One morning Princess #1 presented me with a pair of tennis shoes, handpainted , all-over, by yours truly!

I was reminded how much I have ALWAYS loved creating, painting, drawing, & everything crafty. I was also reminded that I believe that "love to create" is something God placed in me- a gift from Him. I am at the most peace and filled with pure joy when I am "working".

I often joke and say that I wish God would send me a " burning bush " or just a written note that would tell me if I am doing what He has designed me to do - for His glory!

Well, I guess He has, it's just in the form of "the writing on the tennis shoes!"

May I remember this when I get discouraged, overwhelmed, or just plain "not sure if I am doing what I should be"!

May you have a lovely day, filled with joy and peace, doing whatever you have been created and gifted to do!

Many Blessings!

P.S. I painted those shoes when I was 12- and I wore them ALL through middleschool & highschool!!!!- I brought them home to put in my studio- as a nice reminder- I promise NOT to wear them! (at least not in public!)

Happy Monday!

"But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles;they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:31

Here's hoping this week you will find great strength and encouragement in whatever tasks, projects or new adventures you might begin!

Happy Monday!!

Many Blessings!