Saturday, April 10, 2010

A hot soak


in a deep, steaming, sweet-smelling bathtub!


Monday, March 15, 2010

Gifts

I love to give gifts.


Usually the only experience I need to feel good is the giving of the gift.


However, what encourages me
is when that gift is joyfully accepted!

Friday, March 5, 2010

The smell & the taste...


of a fresh cup of


coffee!

What a wonderful way to start the day - the smell and sound of coffee beans being ground, then the smell as the coffee is brewing and finally the taste of that truly luscious liquid.

It is going to be a great day!

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Making dreams reality.


I feel encouraged when

Dreams

become reality.


Neuschwanstein Castle, Bavaria - January 2010

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Blue Sky Days


I am encouraged
when gazing up at the
contrast of green leaves
against blue skies.

Anything seems possible.


Monday, February 22, 2010

On a cold and dreary day...

a bowl of homemade soup with crusty bread on the side

is comforting encouragement
when your loved ones come through the door!

Never underestimate the power of homemade goodness.




Saturday, February 20, 2010

I have hope.

Everytime we talk about our future,
I'm filled with hope.
Just like a seedling,
your future needs to be nurtured with a sense of hope.
Where can you get that hope?
From the God-of-Hope.
“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13)

How encouraging!