Did anyone get a big, beautiful hanging basket for Mother's Day? If you did, I've already told you my secret for keeping it looking good. What? You missed my secret? OK, HERE it is again. You're welcome. **Big smile** Today Renaissance Man and I did a little work in the yard before heading to Brazil. We leave in the morning. You are planning to come with us, aren't you? I invited you. If you're like me and want your plants to stay pretty all Summer long ... even while you're away on vacation,or busy blogging, or taking the kids or grandkids to the pool ... then click on the shade garden picture below to see my secret over at Hometalk. It won't take you long to read it. Good thing! It's getting ... Keep Reading...
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I Wasn’t Prepared to Hear It …
Last week, Renaissance Man and I attended the Christian Alliance for Orphans Summit. Thank you to those of you who prayed for us! I've been trying all week to put my thoughts into words, but I'm afraid they're still "all over the place." Adoptive (and waiting) families, foster parents, and orphan care leaders worldwide gathered to "defend the cause of the fatherless." (Isaiah 1:17) The group of 2500+ was impressive, but even more impressive were the stories ... Carissa Woodwyck, adoptee and author, mesmerized us with "Listening to the Beauty & Brokenness in Every Adoptee's Story." Steven Curtis Chapman shared both music and testimony about his experience as an adoptive parent; some of his story is ... Keep Reading...
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Two Things That Inspired Me …
An unexpected patch of brilliant orange poppies in the middle of an open pasture... ... and an East Tennessee Spring blue sky. Inspiration is everywhere! I just had to open my eyes... What's inspiring you these days? If you like "countryside" inspiration, you'll probably like this Spring Farmhouse inspiration board, too! Join me? Let's Dish! @ Cuisine Kathleen Tablescape Thursday @ Between Naps on the Porch ... Keep Reading...
