Quotable Monday

"May you be truly blessed to always glitter with a radiance that shines from deep within you."

-Barbara Becker Holstein

"Where hope grows, miracles blossom."

-Elna Rae

 

"The heart that loves is always young."

-Greek Proverb

"If things do not turn out as we wish, we shall wish for them to turn out as they do."

-Aristotle

"Cheerfulness keeps up a kind of daylight in the mind and fills it with a steady and perpetual serenity."

-Joseph Addison

"Faith is daring the soul to go beyond what the eyes can see."

-William Newton Clark

"Do all things lovingly. That is the secret to quality and excellence."
-Gary Ryan Blair

"Faith isn't the ability to believe long and far into the misty future.

It's simply taking God at His Word and taking the next step."

-Joni Erickson Tada

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Hello dear friends!

I truly hope this finds you well and enjoying the autumn season upon us. Thank you so much for your kind emails and comments over the last month since I have taken a little break. They really meant a lot to me and the prayers and well wishes are greatly appreciated.

It is easy for anyone to question why we ever have to experience loss in our lives.  Loss of loved ones, opportunities, health, relationships.  While the unknown is challenging, we continue to be mindful of all the blessings in our lives, the wonderful family and friends that surround us with their love, and we look to the future with optimistic hearts full of hope.

We have some pretty important changes on the horizon, and I look forward to sharing more soon.  I'm not sure how much longer I'll be away, but know that miss you all very much.  The wonderful people I have met through blogging remain near and dear to my heart, and I appreciate you more than you'll know.  Thank you for your continued love and support. 

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!

xoxo

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