Deo Gratias

 
"If the only prayer you ever say in your life is thank you, it will be enough." - Meister Eckhart

Colleen, from her inspiring blog Thoughts on Grace, hosts this wonderful meme each Wednesday. She says, "Deo Gratias is Latin for Thanks be to God. Remembering to give thanks for all of our blessings, big & small, helps us to find God in our everyday moments and gives us an attitude of gratitude!"

Each week, I join Colleen in remembering & sharing the many blessings in my life. This is such a great exercise for me, helping me to focus on the good that truly is happening in my life, no matter how many trials & stresses I may have.

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As an end to our summer, Matt & I took a trip to a cabin in Hocking Hills for a few days. He starts back to school today & I'll be starting the Blessings back on Monday. So, today, I thought I'd share some photos from our trip...the wonderful things I'm thankful for from this excursion!

Deo Gratias!

1) This beautiful Barred Owl is kept at Waukeena Nature Preserve. She was hit by a car & is unable to survive in the wild, so they take excellent care of her. She is blind in her left eye. Isn't she gorgeous?

2) One of our delicious meals. The steak (Tahitian Mermaid...steak stuffed w/ crab) was my favorite meal to order from the Kahiki Restaurant when it was still open. I was thrilled to find the recipe in a book about the restaurant.

 

3) New Beginning...our secluded cabin in the woods.

 

 

4) One of our hiking spots...Rockhouse. 

 

 

 5) My wonderful hubby & me!

Deo Gratias!

Light in the Darkness

"All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle." ~ St. Francis of Assisi

Let us be that single candle, spreading light into a dark world!

Welcome to my Light in the Darkness meme! (If you missed my post on the inspiration for this meme, you can read all about it HERE.)

This is the place to share good things that are happening in our world...whether it's a link to a news article/video, something from your personal experience...anything good that can bring light into darkness!

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This article is a gentle reminder for us to keep our eyes open. You never know when you'll be inspired to be "Light in the Darkness" for another person.

Groceries on the Belt at Aldi

 

Deo Gratias

 
"If the only prayer you ever say in your life is thank you, it will be enough." - Meister Eckhart

Colleen, from her inspiring blog Thoughts on Grace, hosts this wonderful meme each Wednesday. She says, "Deo Gratias is Latin for Thanks be to God. Remembering to give thanks for all of our blessings, big & small, helps us to find God in our everyday moments and gives us an attitude of gratitude!"

Each week, I join Colleen in remembering & sharing the many blessings in my life. This is such a great exercise for me, helping me to focus on the good that truly is happening in my life, no matter how many trials & stresses I may have.

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1) My parents surprised their children & grandchildren...next summer, they are taking all of us to the beach. We'll stay on the beach in a rented house for a whole week. This is how they want to celebrate their 50th anniversary! Deo Gratias! 

2) School plans are coming together. I have all the necessary books except for two, starting & ending dates are decided (as well as days off). Now to lesson plan & get things organized around the house. Deo Gratias!

3) Our new pastor started about a month ago. I've been so impressed w/ his homilies & kindness to his "sheep" so far. Deo Gratias! 

4) The weather so far this August had been pretty mild. We've had numerous days where we've been able to open up the house & turn off the air. Deo Gratias!

5) Before he goes back to school for the fall semester, Matt has been busy painting the porch & around the garage. He's done a great job. Deo Gratias!