27 December 2010

Snow Covered Contentment

There is something about snow and ice covered tree branches that I find simply beautiful. No, make that breathtaking! I just love the way the snow coats every inch of each tiny little branch. It is just so beautiful...in such a simple way.Thinking about the snow covered trees led me to think about contentment. It may seem like an odd pairing, but, really if you think about it a little deeper, it makes sense.It is easy to see the beauty in the trees...

13 December 2010

Moving Day(s)

The time between finding the house and moving day was fast! We packed up the entire house and held a large garage sale all in a week's time! But, we got the job done, and once again, God provided! We were overwhelmed with the helping hands of friends, and the outpouring of love! I was amazed by all of the help that we received!We got rid of a TON of stuff at the yard sale and then donated whatever didn't sell, but we STILL needed three trucks to...

The "New" House

I suppose it is rather funny to call an 85 year old house "new", but it is new to us! :)I promised to add pictures of the new place once I was able, so here we are! It still amazes me how God provided this farmhouse for us in the way that He did.The road leading to our home...Our driveway... Our house...The dining room fireplace...The fireplace is just one of the many original features of the house that give it it's character.Looking out over our...