Oh my how the days are flying by! It is hard to believe that it is already the third week of advent. Do you know why God revealed the birth of Jesus first to the shepherds? It is because of The Every Man. At the time shepherds were considered to be the lowest of the low in regards to the economic and social scale. So, why would God want to tell the world of His great gift via a mere shepherd instead of say, a king? He wanted to assure us that the love of Christ was for ... View the Post
Hope For When You Feel Like You’re Not Doing Enough
It’s that time of year again. When we as women, wives, and mothers feel guilty. It doesn’t matter if we have created an entire magical winter wonderland in our living room. But here is Hope For When You Feel Like You’re Not Doing Enough. So that we won't beat ourselves up over not making the hand-painted wrapping paper. Or bake five dozen of the most delicious and beautifully frosted cookies on the entire planet. Hope For When You Feel Like You’re Not Doing Enough There is always ... View the Post
A Glowing Light for the Season
Today is the first Sunday of Advent. A Glowing Light for the Season It’s a wonderful way to observe all the blessings of the season and prepare our hearts for Christmas. A Glowing Light for the Season There are several ways to celebrate the advent season. Many people have a Jesse tree. Others may have a candy or gift calendar… …or participate in family activities or daily readings. A traditional weekly advent wreath includes: First Sunday in Advent ~ Candle Color: Purple, ... View the Post
When You Don’t Feel Thankful
This is what the road in front of Storybook Cottage looks like right now. It’s not much of a fairytale. So what should you do When You Don’t Feel Thankful? When You Don’t Feel Thankful Now some of you who follow me on Instagram may be thinking “Weren’t they working on your street like last June?” Yes, yes they were. This has been constant and ongoing. For the past three weeks, unless you have a 4 wheel drive vehicle, residents are safer parking their cars about a long block away. I ... View the Post
Falling in Love at the Shelter
Truly Décor To Adore has some of the best readers /friends on the planet. Your response was just fantastic to the 2015 “There’s No Place Like Home” charitable ornament. Thank you from the bottom of many furry little hearts. This post is about Falling in Love at the Shelter. Falling in Love at the Shelter This past Friday the Boy Scout and I were able to purchase for the North Texas Humane Society wish list: Two large bags of Purina One dog food Two large bags of Purina One cat ... View the Post
Sometimes It’s Ok To Quit
Last week I had had enough. Sometimes It’s Ok To Quit. Sometimes It’s Ok To Quit After an entire year of working on this house, countless college classes, and a stream of steady houseguests my darling hubby thought it was time for us to enjoy a weekend getaway. He planned a 3 day trip to San Antonio. Wonderful right? Except that I had TREMENDOUS anxiety to the point of suffering from insomnia the week prior to the trip. The source of my angst was one of my college classes. I had SO looked ... View the Post
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