BRRRR in the Deep South! Blessings in the Inconvenient

 Hello Beautiful Friends!!!! A great part of the US has been hit by the recent winter storm and here in the DEEP SOUTH of usual 60 degree winter days we are shivering a bit!! Feels like 4 degrees here today in my area and ice covers the trees. It reminds me of my 15 years of shoveling snow, power outages, and snow/ice days when we lived in the north. Every now and then I miss those cozy cold, icy and brrrrr kind of days. I mean....not enough I want to live in the cold all the time but the occasional moments I embrace.

I am embracing them because like it or not here in the deep south people DO NOT go anywhere when ice, sleet, or any type of snow mix surprises us and shows us a rare visit. People truly do not go anywhere, business close and even fast food places. Now, I understand why because of the rarity of it all and the lack of knowledge how to drive in it because it is so uncommon. But I do giggle because I spent many days trudging through snow and ice to go places in the north. You just had to keep on going up there. So.... that means you are forced to slow down and embrace the moment!!!!!!

I think ice on trees are magical! They make it look so fairytale like. Whimsical!!! I love it when the sun hits the trees and everything glistens. NO SUN today or at this moment so far so I am not getting quite that whimsical feeling in these pictures. HAHA!

We had lovely guests this weekend from Illinois. Our pastor and his wife came to minister to our church to celebrate our 7th anniversary of our church plant. BUT unfortunately, we had to cancel the celebration service due to the weather. But it gave us an entire weekend to laugh, eat, fellowship, connect, receive counsel and wisdom and encouragement. 

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These type of things like winter storms can make you slow down in a fast-paced life and enjoy moments of cozy, fellowship and embrace stillness a little more. We can always find the hidden blessings in the inconvenient things if we look for it.

What are your favorite ways to embrace inconvenience???

I love to ask questions because that is how we interact and this becomes a spot of communication and connection. My goal for this blog as well as recording memories. 

With Love, 

Chrissy T

Outdoorsy Moments ~ Fall Hiking Recap ~Tishomingo State Park

 Hey beautiful friends!! I like to keep record of my hiking adventures and memory making moments. Since, my computer is now fixed I am FINALLY able to "journal" it here. 

Hubby and I were finally able to make it to Tishomingo State Park in Mississippi. We have had this on our list for a while. It is a 4-hour drive one way, so we made a little overnight trip. 

Tishomingo State Park did NOT disappoint. Living in Mississippi we are super limited on HIKING spots and especially spots that look like this place. It made me feel like I was in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in Alabama. 

Oh, it was the most perfect lovely hiking day! The weather, the beauty, and the foliage was exactly what I needed. There is nothing a good trail and nature can't solve. :)

I love hiking! It has been such a wonderful outlet!!!

Winter is here now!!!! So, there has been a little less hiking. But I am so ready to hit the trail again. Waterfall chasing is coming soon!

Are you an OUTDOORSY person??? What is your favorite way to spend time outdoors. 

Blessings, 

Chrissy T

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