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What is Christmas?

Christmas has felt different this year. No amount of lights, cookies, or presents can change it. Maybe it's because my family is thousands of miles away or maybe it's the lack of compassion from political rulers these days. But it's just not the same. But come to think of it, that sounds a lot like how the first Christmas began...maybe Christmas will be a bit different this year but it's still Christmas. And so the merry in Merry Christmas feels a bit forced this year. Like

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What is Christmas?

Christmas has felt different this year. No amount of lights, cookies, or presents can change it. Maybe it's because my family is thousands of miles away or maybe it's the lack of compassion from political rulers these days. But it's just not the same. But come to think of it, that sounds a lot like how the first Christmas began...maybe Christmas will be a bit different this year but it's still Christmas. And so the merry in Merry Christmas feels a bit forced this year. Like

Dec 29, 20251 min read

Nothing is Free

My daughter was recently given a large amount of toys and she was thrilled, but me not so much. I was extremely overwhelmed. And to make it worse, I was allergic to them! The lady they were from even came by with her car full of more stuff! But even after cleaning them they still bothered me. So I had to frustratingly -- I mean lovingly-- wipe them down with vinegar and lemon oil water. Which really upset my allergies but it helped. That and getting rid of the items that had

Dec 9, 20252 min read

Thankful is More

We live in a society where more is better. More pay, more vacations, more stuff, more cars, more pets, more kids, more, more, more. And it's easy to fall into that. Too easy. We forget that we are living in a future we hoped and prayed for. It probably doesn't look like the quaint little house with the white picked fence that we pictured when we were young. But it's probably what we needed. Let's sit in that today. As I am writing this, I have been sitting on a hard stage f

Nov 26, 20251 min read

I don't Want to Be Different Today

I know what you're thinking; everyone is different. And yes this is true. But I feel it day to day with almost every interaction I have. I see things differently. Track time differently. Hear things differently. Create things differently. And do too many things to list.... differently. And its not that its necessarily bad, but still its different. I would love to walk into a crowded space and be fine, understand that people are joking, embrace unexpected hugs, be on time, un

Nov 11, 20252 min read

How Wide is the Ocean?

I just started taking an art class locally. It’s nothing like the art classes of my past, where everyone’s painting realism. This one is...

Aug 27, 20252 min read

"May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit."

Romans 15:13

Hallo,
I'm Heather

Whether it's taking a picture of something you love, cooking something delicious, or just taking a moment to enjoy what's around you. Make every day a little special.

I am a Mom, crafter, baker, poet, and lover of chocolate. I love to craft, sew, and bake, but my body doesn't always cooperate. That is when my Chihuahua, Cita comforts me with snuggles on my couch. But the best medicine is my daughter daily reminding me to make each day special with her awe of the world around her and her boundless energy. Well, I may not have a lot of energy, but I do believe I have a bit of special.