Week 22 - Memorial Day

And I'm proud to be an American,

where at least I know I'm free.

And I won't forget the men who died,

who gave that right to me.

~Lee Greenwood

Week 21 - Grandmother

Grandmothers are the amazing ones who know and love. They are the "yes" to whatever you ask.

They wear soft smiles and give even softer hugs.

They are confidants and advocates for both mothers and daughters.

Grandmothers are the givers of both practical and unnecessary gifts.

They are guardians of perspective, secrets, and insight.

They listen and pray as they watch over their children near and far.

They have selective memories and give advice when asked.

Grandmothers no longer ask who they are because they have discovered why they are.

Grandmothers could be likened to the outer shell of the oyster that surrounds and

protects what is precious within.

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Love you Memaw

Love you Grandmommy

Love you Molly

Love you Great Grandmother Cannon

Love you Mimi

Love you Nana

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Week 20 - Daughters

Daughter (noun):

A daughter is her father's joy and her mother's treasure because she quickens the heart.

An heiress, she was hoped for and is our hope for the future.

As potential carrier of life, she is human wealth.

Her creation was God's altogether lovely crown of creation,

She is the one who completes.

Daughters embody love, beauty, hope, and tenderness.

A daughter is smiles, hugs, and laughter.

She is a seeker of truth who asks many questions, longing to know who she is.

A daughter is like a priceless pearl.

Week 19 - Mother's Day

John 10:10

I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).

Thank Him for the incredible gift of being a mom.

Week 18 - There Is No Place Like Home

DIY projects are huge these days. I know I get inspired all the time to transform each room into something beautiful after looking in a magazine or blog. I believe homes should be fun places that we love living in. They are places to express our creativity, remind us of whom we are, to whom we belong, and what really matters in life. Homes should be "lived-in" as well. I want my kids to actually sit on the couch.

As great as homes are, they really are nothing without the DIY project that God wants to do. That project is peace. We may try and make everything look good externally in our homes, but His Spirit is something that is felt.

Luke 10:5

"Whatever house you enter, first say, 'Peace be to this house.'"

Ask the Lord to fill your house with His peace.