What's on My Kitchen Counter

Bible Journaling provides so many benefits.  It calms me, allows me to meditate, allows me to feel closer to God, and provides many of the benefits of a prayer journal. Today, I am sharing two pages I have recently done focusing on healing. One was done for a friend of mine and one for my husband.  Both are dealing with some longer term and very serious health issues.  I have been praying the medicine works, their bodies heal, and the doctors are doing the right things. I have to tell you that it has been scary and confusing in my husband's case.  At first we just thought it would be a few days of high power antibiotics. Then that turned to weeks, then other issues arose, and now we are facing surgery.  The good news is he has quit smoking and is eating very healthy.  This woke him up to the dangers of smoking and not treating diabetes seriously. Bible Journaling and praying have been anchors for me during this struggle.  Be sure and add both my fr...

Hello friends, I wish I was better about keeping my blog updated, but things have been so busy around here it is hard to remember.  I had some minor surgery and then hubby got very sick and spent a week in the hospital.  We are on the mend though!  I have a few fun wreaths to share today. The first one was made for today's Inspiration Challenge at Splitcoaststampers.com.  I was inspired by a lovely wreath at Pottery Barn.  The gold puffs are the new DRS Designs image, Puff Circle .  The leaves and foliage are various Spellbinder, Sizzix and SU! dies.  The flower is from Recollections.  I finished it all off with part of an Easter sentiment from DRS Designs. My next wreath was made using the new Feathers 3-in-1 image from DRS Designs along with some Tim Holtz Holiday Foliage die cuts in craft.  I tucked in a few fussy cut Open Leaf Branches , a Silly Bird , and the new Thinking of You, Tweetie greeting.  I made this wreath...