*~Wishes and Hopes ~*

Dream A little with me today...

A piece of earth

for home, hearth, peacemaking, merrymaking, and living.

A small cottage,

with enough land for a little rescue dog.

A small garage, room, workshop

for all of my whims and whimsey.

A sunroom bursting with light and
comfy seating,
Opening into an outdoor living area
complete with fire pit.

Hands that are skillful
creating something of value,

A heart and pocketbook
big enough to help, encourage,
 and bless others.

Feet that are swift to serve,
steady and able,
and allowed to go bare
or dressed in knitted socks,
or flip flops.

A working fireplace
to sit by and
rug hook, knit,
and read.
with a
cat
curled up in
my lap.

Mark's
laughter and deep thoughts
echoing through out
the spaces.

A big bath tub to
soak-away the daily toils and cares.

And always the love of past tender moments
and memories warming all who enter.

That is my wish
This is my hope of things to come,

wait....
I already have most of those
things ~ I am blessed beyond measure.
Thank you God!



It seems fitting that my first post after a very long absence should include thankfulness.  As I reflect upon my life at this moment in time, I cannot help but have a very thankful heart.  I am thankful for the grace that allows me to notice the good and forget the bad and still have room to dream just a little. I am thankful for my good blog friends who still remember me and continue to check in with me to make sure all is well.  Blessings to you all.

2012

For what it’s worth, 

it’s never too late, or in my case, 

too early to be whoever you want to be. 

There’s no time limit,

 start whenever you want. 

You can change or stay the same,

 there are no rules to this thing.  

We can make the best

 or the worst of it.  

I hope you make the best of it. 

And I hope you see things that startle you. 

I hope you feel things you never felt before. 

I hope you meet people with a different point of view. 

I hope you live a life you’re proud of. 

If you find that you’re not, 

I hope you have the strength 

to start all over again.

~*~

This quote is from the movie The Curious Case of Benjamin Button, which I watched again tonight.   

~Blessed to be

A Blessing ~ *

Looking for the blessings in all things,

especially the little moments

in our lives.

Here are some of mine ~

Festive lights to celebrate the one true light
born into our hearts

A joyful heart spreading
Christmas cheer

Gifts from old friends,


and new ones too!

Sharing the grace that has been given to you
with others near and far

Festive Sparkle and Jingle

Creating handmade gifts

Enjoying Holiday house guests.

Cooking waffles, wearing silly hats, and reading
Christmas stories to the most wonderful class of first graders!

Now please tell me your blessings,

~ Katie

First 2 photos taken at the Daybreak adult daycare's Christmas party.
Other pictures are from school, home, and Leolas.