It's Been a While.....

 

Hellllllooooo, beautiful people!!! It has been a while! I ended up purchasing a new computer only for it to be a lemon (a complete waste of money) and it ended up having a manufacturing defect. Then I had to send it off and then it wasn't fixed when it returned. It has been a pickle of a mess. BUT.... we are getting back into the swing. Holidays came with a blur and many topsy turvy moments of life in between but hopefully I can pop on and connect with you all more regularly. I HAVE MISSED YOU ALL!!!!!!!! I have SERIOUSLY missed visiting your blogs. 

I am sharing a couple of my favorite January quotes that I have saved this month that are speaking to me. I love me some quotes. Are you a quote lover???

I will be honest; it has been a very trying few months for our family. I cannot go into detail due to the privacy of my family, but I am slowly and I truly mean SLOWLY trying to mend and piece back this life of mine. I am thankful for the undergirding of strength I have from the Lord and a couple of friends. 

As I am doing that "mending" I have definitely found myself more at home which I am a homebody in general (except for a good hike or outdoor trip) and I am learning to practice the art of QUIET. YES.....to me it is an art!!! It takes practice, skill, and endurance. In the meantime, I am trying to get motivated to get our home in order and back to normal. 

What is your go to way to soak in quiet moments? 

Blessings, 

Chrissy T

Computer Broke

 Good day beautiful friends! I have been missing in action here because when I got back on my trip my computer finally broke. It is hard to do a lot of what I want on my phone. I hope to be back soon and visiting your blogs as well! Until then….. Be Blessed!  

My View

 Hello beautiful friends. This is my view out my window this morning. The sun ☀️ was rising. Normally, I am more of a nature kind of sunrise lady but this was a pretty sight. 

Well, my breakfast was quite unique. I chose biscuits and gravy and an egg. It was delivered like this. It was good but different. I didn’t care for the chicken sausage. I didnt realize it was chicken sausage. But it was still good.

I am about to head to my conference. I wanted to pop in! I hope to catch up reading all of your posts soon! 

Blessings! 

Thrifting for FREE!

 

Hello beautiful ladies! Sorry, I have been a way a bit! This past weekend was filled with ministry obligations. Now, I’m in a hotel room currently heading to Indianapolis for a conference. I am so incredibly excited. 

Anyway…. I have been doing a little thrifting here and there lately! I went to a church giveaway day. This church had a “yard sale” set up but every single thing was free. I got several puzzles for the fall, a beautiful picnic basket that I have actually been searching for, a cookbook, a tote bag and several name brand sweaters and shirts! It was so incredibly fun and nice. 

It was so incredibly kind of this church to open up and bless the community. 

Do you thrift?! If so, what are some of your favorite things you thrift for?

With Love,

Chrissy T

Sunday Thoughts

 

Having a rest day after a very busy weekend! Hope you have a restful evening!

With Love,

Chrissy T

Cookies!! 190!

Hello! My beautiful friends….. the oven has been baking away here at our cozy abode! We have a guest outreach tomorrow at church. Today, I baked 190 cookies, bagged them up, and made handwritten cards for each guest we have had this year that visited the church! 

I know this isn’t an interesting post! But  I have made a commitment to myself to post regularly and I haven’t had a lot of time to really post. There has been so much I had planned to post but life is happening!

Aren’t these bags the cutest?! And the little sticker?!?!

I will show the final result of the full package later. 

Earlier this week my mentor and I chose a few ladies to “mug” and it was so much fun! I loved seeing their smiles and spending time spreading joy with a good friend!

I mean aren’t these too cute?!?! We had so much fun putting these together! 

Anyway…I have a big weekend ahead! I am winding down and cozying up with a book! Have a wonderful weekend!

With Love,

Chrissy T

Sometimes It's Just Funky~ Get Cozy & Settle In

Hello, Beautiful Friends. It has been a little bit of a low mood week for me and I have been in the "funky" department. But that is A...OKAY! I know this feeling all too well and this feeling is just that....A FEELING! It will pass. I have had a bit of a busy week at times as well. So, there have been pockets of my days I made sure to be still, decompress, and try to lift my mood with things that always bring me a smile. 

 

Nothing is like putting a pot of homemade chicken soup to let simmer all day. I like to light a yummy smelling candle to cozy up the home while in a funky mood. It is a nice mood booster. I love a cozy and easy heartwarming meal when I feel funky.

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Life is really all about perspective, isn't it? I always try to make the most of each day, even if I "feel" off. Some days, I know I need to push myself on and get on up and out of the home or do things in the home to make my mood shift. Some days I know I need to cuddle up and create a cozy and slow haven for myself. I felt that I needed to do a little of both this week. I worked hard at getting out and doing things I needed to do, as well as having productive yet life-giving moments at home that recharged me. 

October-December are some of the busiest months for me as a Pastor's wife and also as a leader in other areas of our church, as well as a crisis pregnancy center where I volunteer. I was beginning to feel very overwhelmed with all the things I need to do starting THIS WEEK to prepare myself for the many events and tasks to make those events happen.

I just had a good ole' brain dump session and it was much needed. I can't tell you how much better I felt. I had so much stored in my head and I felt very anxious about it all. I am so glad I did this. It really helped me look at things from a different perspective and create some plans to help me during this busy season.

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I love setting a safe, cozy, and relaxing home. It helps me so much to rejuvenate. Journaling is a big part of my life now that I am older. I have tried many a time to keep a journal but over the last two years it has really stuck and I can honestly say I do not know why I didn't make it stick earlier in my life. 

I also wrote down different areas in my life and how I am feeling in those areas. I then write TRUTHS about those feelings. The thing is we have to lean on what we know and not our "feelings" most of the time. Feelings can get us stuck. 

Setting an atmosphere in our home that lifts my soul is a wonderful way to beat the "funk." I also know that my true source of help and joy is the Lord. He always lifts me up! Prayer, reading the Word, listening to uplifting music, reading uplifting blogs, taking a walk, journaling, watching a movie that helps me unwind, making a brain dump list, or getting out of the house to meet with a friend - sometimes silence is good too. I also love to do random acts of kindness toward others. These are ways that help me in low-mood weeks. 

DO YOU LIKE TO JOURNAL?!! What are the things you do or practice to help you when your mood is low?? I would love for you to share!!

With Love, 

Chrissy T