Living Joyfully
Helping Pets & Encouraging People
Tag: friends are family
Friendships
Friendships when they stand the test of time, they make those involved better people. Finding your tribe makes life so much more joyous.
It’s the Little Things
It’s in the little things that joy abounds. I recently sat down with a friend. We had good food, good conversation and without her knowing it she humbled and convicted me. It was what I needed and it helped me to see that my view needed more joy.
What’s in a Name?
What is your name? Does it give you a purpose, a value? We should know that the worth we have is in our ability to see ourselves as worthy. When we allow people to look down on us, our value is taken away from us. It’s like not being known by our name
What Is Home?
Where is home? The comfort of coming home. The chance to be around good friends. Home is love and hope. Home is memories and dreams of what is to come. Home is really where your heart is.
Did this just happen?
Did this just happen? I feel like I was just bum rushed with birthdays and holidays. Not that there are a lot right now, it’s just big events: A sweet 16, a 14 year and 45 year old birthday. Two major holidays and baking galore. I wouldn’t change it!
The Barn
The Barn, a place of refuge from the storm. A place for laughter and warmth, and a place for a Savior to be born many, many years ago. There is warmth, peace, and safety found from inside the barn and from the safety of the arms of our Savior
How Do They Know?
How Do They Know? It is a great thing when you have people who know you and can tell when you are off. It’s as if God knew that you needed the people you have and they need you too
Working, gentle Hands
Working, gentle Hands. The power of touch is a wonderful thing. Working with our hands, helping others is what keeps us going as a community. A hug, a gentle touch, a firm handshake all help us to feel connection with one another.
Check On Your Friends
Check On Your Friends, sometimes all they need is a hug, other times a long conversation. Step back and breathe. Be present.
Family Strength
Family Strength, it can be like mild green tea, or strong like black tea. Both are good and can be great for the body. Families when loud or quiet help to make us who we are. The strength comes in getting through life together and gaining love.
Rae's New Shine Childrens Book
One day Rae woke up and felt different. When she looked at the people around her they seemed to “shine brighter” than she did. When she finally prayed about it and asked her mom for help, she realized she didn’t know her own worth. She didn’t believe in herself and felt dim compared to others. Once she started to see she was talented and worthy her shine came back.
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