tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42242032710633095642024-02-19T18:50:44.590-06:00song of the south everyday adventuresHannah Crainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08444909480444625339noreply@blogger.comBlogger132125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-13377161245982233002018-07-22T13:23:00.002-05:002018-07-22T13:24:46.421-05:00FIRST SNOW DAY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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December 8, 2018, James, 15 monthsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-77754740447496733972018-06-27T13:30:00.003-05:002018-07-11T00:31:24.924-05:00PURPLE POP <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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James, 21 months, June 2018 <br />
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My little Jamesy boo cleverly created his own sign language for popsicle.<br />
He has made many daily afternoon popsicle requests with a sweet little smile and silly wave. <br />
He also says "brrr" or "pop" and his favorite flavor is "pur-pull" (grape)<br />
with a close second of "reh" (strawberry). </div>
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a few things I remember from our first vacation together celebrating one year anniversary in sunny san diego: we left our super quiet electric car rental running while running into target, lost my first iPhone upon arrival to the hotel, ate at our first In-and-Out Burger, realized it is a lot colder in "sunny" San Diego than we prepared, visited the San Diego Zoo, traveled up the coast while listening to Mumford and Sons, went on a hike in Torrey Pines, saw fields of tulips, ate a picnic on the beach, explored a cave in La Jolla</div>
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A few of my favorite things lately...<br />
1. This <a href="https://www.target.com/p/lidded-jar-candle-pomelo-coconut-hearth-hand-153-with-magnolia/-/A-52821348#lnk=sametab">candle from Hearth and Hand</a> (Chip and Joanna's spring line at Target) <br />
2. Grace-filled goal setting with Powersheets from <a href="https://cultivatewhatmatters.com/blog/">Cultivate What Matters</a><br />
3. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Breathing-Room-28-Day-Devotional-Women/dp/1943535345">Breathing Room Devotional</a> Study - (There's a <a href="https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/9324-breathing-room">short version</a> on the Bible App)<br />
4. Yearly prayer journal from <a href="http://www.valmariepaper.com/">Val Marie Paper</a><br />
5. Finding a new <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Freezer-Table-Recipes-Gathering-Cooking/dp/1623368944">cookbook</a> after listening to one of my fav podcasts - <a href="https://jamieivey.com/category/podcast-2">The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey</a><br />
6. All the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BB8LCDE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">pens</a><br />
7. New reading lists and meal planning going two week strong<br />
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What are some of your favorite things? Any favorite books or recipes to add to my list?<br />
Happy Wednesday y'all!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-76438191462798200342017-07-26T10:52:00.000-05:002018-07-11T00:29:32.965-05:00SUMMER FUN FAM DAY<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We took our first family vacation as a little fam of three!</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-43530995204872226242017-07-17T14:30:00.000-05:002017-07-17T14:30:27.496-05:00LETTERS TO JAMES<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XnhbDuSJ_2IVtZLZ5uZruHzAudZ3zAJ-8q3V0E1jR1iTZ6vBmnZC2HF6GlW7SL9lfysTK5idcpoZpBiTFygrESIbG3ouWAYg6va4GAByEoH5NEzmbaLOw9IWOpl_tVruHrYStSNvmCA/s1600/IMG_1675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7XnhbDuSJ_2IVtZLZ5uZruHzAudZ3zAJ-8q3V0E1jR1iTZ6vBmnZC2HF6GlW7SL9lfysTK5idcpoZpBiTFygrESIbG3ouWAYg6va4GAByEoH5NEzmbaLOw9IWOpl_tVruHrYStSNvmCA/s640/IMG_1675.JPG" width="640" /></a>Dear Jamesy,<br />
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I love your little squishy thighs and kissable cheeks.You love to wiggle, clap, roar, laugh, and play.
Today you were pushing your toy car around the room,
laughing when I pushed you in an empty shipping box,
rearranging the DVDs, eating carrots, green beans, and chicken
for lunch. Holding your sippy cup and managing to get most of
your water and all your drool on your little bug shirt. This week
you have a new tooth for a grand total of two little teeth.
You admired the rain on the driveway and pushed your
tricycle through the kitchen. You followed me from room
to room and stood at the back door to watch Gus outside.
You fell asleep on my shoulder and I smelled your sweet
scent of baby goodness and kissed you on the cheek for the
hundredth time today. You wiggled around and snuggled
into a nap in your crib. I hope you are having sweet dreams.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGiKA_gbhCc-5xj7-Rr7XVJZiYkse05JOImme6BNiuOruNdWF838ZZ5LkUB_LL_OhKoFPmf8QwTF0iM9YsEQ_ffcOvKhQuPq_R-tzbuEb0Fh0EfPSeS0tUM_CgS1PKJynhxVvxRfi1EY/s1600/IMG_1657.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1067" data-original-width="1600" height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGiKA_gbhCc-5xj7-Rr7XVJZiYkse05JOImme6BNiuOruNdWF838ZZ5LkUB_LL_OhKoFPmf8QwTF0iM9YsEQ_ffcOvKhQuPq_R-tzbuEb0Fh0EfPSeS0tUM_CgS1PKJynhxVvxRfi1EY/s640/IMG_1657.JPG" width="640" /></a>Thanks for teaching me what it means to savor and measure my days.<br />
I'm so grateful to be your mama. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-22891766284580197592016-11-25T11:38:00.000-06:002017-04-04T16:59:38.333-05:00LETTERS TO JAMES <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear James,<br />
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Two months old and we love you so much. <br />
We adventured to dinner at Bistro Byronz,<br />
the Saturday morning Farmer's Market,<br />
and your first Sunday at Progression Church.<br />
We celebrated Thanksgiving and<br />
we are oh so very thankful for you.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-20856334293926193342016-11-16T12:01:00.000-06:002016-11-16T15:38:16.744-06:00WEEKEND ADVENTURES<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Saturday family date included donuts, farmers market, </div>
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And just like that, you were one month old.<br />
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Dear Jamesy,<br />
I absolutely love being your mama.<br />
You are my daily reminder of God's grace.<br />
We love getting to know you.<br />
You are strong and brave.<br />
You are tough and sweet.<br />
You are snuggly and squishy.<br />
I love to kiss your little cheeks.<br />
Thanks for teaching me to slow down to savor all of these moments.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-24686333667261858492016-10-26T20:25:00.000-05:002016-11-05T00:48:24.992-05:00SAY HELLO TO JAMES ALLEN CRAIN!<img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTF4h2RBc8Hf2oquCd4bxWvtLKHUUkPHnr0DwehWJ2R7ptV2jytqAXrGeBJiydOdyf4TKEB6zKr3YBgdO76ALA41q-9PXPkl39ZY6bq8I9AMF2NczpJH6KrEnLMNn2i8PfAoXfcw3rB54/s640/IMG_2633.JPG" width="640" />God gave Brian and I the most precious gift on Labor Day, September 5, 2016.<br />
Meet
our sweet boy, James Allen Crain. He surprised us by making an early
arrival on September 5, 2016 at 3:41 pm, weighing 5 lbs, 15 oz and
measuring 18 inches long. We were so grateful and surprised to meet him
three weeks early. <br />
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The way his little skin is so soft and smooth.</div>
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His sweet sleep smiles and wiggles.</div>
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We ended our trip with a picnic in the park by the <a href="http://www.nashville.gov/Parks-and-Recreation/Parthenon.aspx">Parthenon</a>. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-61403099464852151582016-01-16T16:05:00.000-06:002016-01-16T16:40:44.105-06:00DATE NIGHT: WILLA JEAN + DISTRICT <img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb1Pp4HceKTXxEzPFfS46YeVVVhcKtJIIVraBOptglHblnlM4OMVt-3eOWcJXctt-0mV4HNIru7c_owuki0JZDwnef7ZYMxf_7GkE-YPQb8z2q2-limfIUaR2Q0n9oNF3QryQJ_UJm0tI/s640/IMG_2482.JPG" width="640" />We stopped by <a href="http://www.donutsandsliders.com/#about">District: Donuts. Sliders. Brew.</a> for pre-dinner coffee and dessert (for me). Everyday Adventures Lesson: It's okay to eat dessert first.<br />
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Since the king cake donut of the day was sold out, my next choice was Boston Creme, although the cinnamon roll was pretty. <br />
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I read that the donuts at District are made from scratch (even the sprinkles). That's straight dedication to the donut game. They also serve made-to-order sliders and brew delicious coffee! <br />
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style was simple, rustic and modern. I loved all the little
details --- honeycomb tiles, Edison light bulbs, fresh flowers, and cute
salt and pepper shakers! <br />
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The bakery/coffee bar was probably the best feature. Maybe because, baked good, desserts and coffee are among my favorite things. </div>
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Brian had a great idea! I got a to-go piece of king cake for the next day (since I ate a donut a few hours before and all). I found the recipe <a href="http://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/dining/how-to/a4722/king-cake-recipe/">here</a> by baker Lisa White. It was filled with fresh bananas, salted carmel sauce, mascarpone and topped with a praline glaze and pretty edible gold. It also made a great breakfast treat for the next couple of days! <br />
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Celebrating all the <a href="http://hannahcrain.blogspot.com/search/label/everydayadventures">everyday adventures</a> from another year full of grace.<br />
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first birthday! We wore party hats, ate birthday cake, and reflected on our first year
of learning, serving and growing to love Jesus and one another more. Brian and I said farewell to some of our first BR friends as the
Byrds embarked on a new adventure. We served with an awesome team to launch the
spring semester of college ministry at Progression.<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4TLRndwWOzBTdA22t1lx2ZugjFQwb-xjT7mMpDLCjTdepwoKOBVFRINEXMpq7GMblDiuDX_tDC9P4ymRAYur7A3DKOSvaMiF4ev4ObGRuj5exg2diLnOJD_6RrwFkmGZ7oh5d_sRcNBM/s640/IMG_0248.jpg" width="640" /><br />
I enjoyed sweet time in February with Jen, Lori, and Lindsay for <a href="https://ifgathering.com/">If: Gathering 2014</a>. I met Jess for a chilly coffee date at <a href="http://www.magpie.cafe/#home">Magpie</a> and enjoyed King Cake bread pudding with the Youngs/Handys at the new <a href="http://www.bistrobyronz.com/">Bistro Byronz</a> in Willow Grove. I left little Gussie with the Food Network channel and we came home to a serving spoon in his new bed.<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0sM_6zapYr_FV60efWB-i_VrUacOGkZc5bx5wKInE_KWxx1wJaUJDvOGV3ewFvdgln2nUqpyX-GCuynz2cxR6ecBV9kvgUtGIxy42NPM5iB8FRBJ_fX0L72eeF_sMSWFcwAu53aHkWXA/s640/IMG_0245.JPG" width="640" /><br />
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In March, Louisiana boiled crawfish was back. I started prep for a decorating refresh with the Nester's <a href="http://www.cozyminimalist.com/">Cozy Minimalist</a> class. Brian officiated Chris and Selene's beautiful southern wedding. And one Saturday included a living room full of women that love Jesus for brunch and encouragement. <img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmh6_rMTdAJdNBFAKhQG5AG4Yh8y1kwYYcXbwJLAjnbMenmSvfUH5Ln9izgqd_z3GQVTIgw7p_gmQDF6w-7pG3Ux89PHGJvNekFY0ChlE1EEbiQMe2rIikyKZGwr25310X8-0_5gmog0s/s640/IMG_0242.jpg" width="640" />In April, we took a road trip to NOLA to see Drew Holcomb and the Neighbors. Brian and I worked on our first house construction project above our fireplace inspired by Layla at <a href="http://theletteredcottage.net/">the Lettered Cottage</a> and Joanna of <a href="https://magnoliamarket.com/blog/">Fixer Upper</a>. We celebrated the Risen King Jesus on Easter Sunday. And sweet Gus was ready for a haircut. <img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUel6Ks6ANgSPR3JLshXK8PZ71xkV8-k6z-VreHugQgjRoAnyWjf58Z4uECaZcYf6G5Wv8aWF-jvLCWdFAbh_v_4TCVJXcjT6riXKS-ogSi9pIefdqDeSFzGsjoBWiRyko0b2xZUaa0Qg/s640/IMG_0241.jpg" width="640" />We drove to Nashville for a college ministry conference and spent time relaxing with the Grundys. I had us eating all the foods and drinking all the coffee in Nashville. We came home full, happy, refreshed and ready to eat a salad. <img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPe_qCjGSvTET9heKP_qhekmOfGitnxkBNptpc9barnPYnrKPY4l1YkHBqtN2L2Haz7FGIs3VJw2OqHq9aFPPaVF8jYqOxLEUu5xYddqTdDJZRgJLtHFcpvjwOi15i-mlmmtv5GCrvsU4/s640/IMG_0240.jpg" width="640" />In May, the Handys taught us a life hack for putting pjs on a baby. We got the back patio ready for summer grilling. Brian and I celebrated our five year anniversary with a relaxing day and dinner. And I enjoyed the fantastic T. Swift 1989 World Tour with fun friends!</div>
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In June, we took a last minute anniversary trip to St. Croix. We enjoyed a delicious breakfast each morning, beach-side lunches, and explored eclectic restaurants in the heart of Christenstead. We honed our snorkeling/communication/resting skills and enjoyed one of the prettiest beaches in the Caribbean.<br />
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0r4BDYp9PTNuNh0Kt-mIMMqzewVb4D0s1aHRqpUmn50f7_Gi4ID-M8aXZvYPi87XVXiUMcEfZifVyx13kSV7qgl5Tpg0ew4OFCH2aTkDGoiqVobRtST20axqL6sLjlDGoZNqytQiOr3s/s640/IMG_0238.jpg" width="640" />We stopped for double scoops---because Louisiana summer in July. I drove to Lake Charles to spend a Saturday celebrating <a href="http://hannahcrain.blogspot.com/2011/11/mrs-sarabeth-johnson-price.html">Sarabeth's </a>big 3-0. We also took a trip to Mississippi to enjoy a little visit with the Grundys before the fall semester. Brian and Blake went golfing and Lori and I found the perfect swim trunks for Baby Beaux.<br />
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<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktcK7FH1saRS5lbwjKbcXju7-sO-inpiJXF7x_yHD0wKT8rQH4e0WfFrz23woXtzJoNMmjhN1zB_p5ClbkPBoGePLciz4_F901Kzz4OmeqmwYWDsH2X87uRtOT2O6LBMx9_j4PBq59vk/s640/IMG_0237.jpg" width="640" />We celebrated with Lauren as she moved for a new job in Colorado. Brian and I missed the outlet mall exit and ended up dining at Houmas House. The pharmacy girls were reunited at Brittany's baby shower in LC. I turned 29 in August and the Grundys happened to be in town too!</div>
<img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpuatDP-vg7bO2PF_m6oqlRBbgYLNtjrC3Qc1oyzdRpPJ4TGbn7kcgixEeJrMhFuOa20K9yopwQaJLHjE5whi2XwN0Rx1ZHSFMuu8GAcC6VravzP3jzP16YMhDwdBAmTtvleGb_G2JcZk/s640/IMG_0249.jpg" width="640" />In September, Jess and I tried out hip-hop cardio in my pursuit to find an exercise that I like before I turn 30. The first combo we learned was perfectly choreographed to the Backstreet Boys. Gus continued to show off his cozy and cute skills. I picked up a cake on the way home from work and we ended our Wednesday night college community group by singing happy birthday to the newest 30 year old in BR.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-3463798253159928382015-12-25T23:30:00.000-06:002016-01-08T09:55:53.687-06:00CHRISTMAS 2015<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Ending Christmas Day 2015 with <b>gratitude</b> --- I'm so thankful for what God has
done in my heart this Christmas to focus on progress not perfection, to slow down in the moments to savor family and friends and kindness, to
recognize <b>every good gift is from God</b>, to stop the comparison of my present season to other seasons, Christmas in the past, or someone else's
seemingly easy or perfect life.<br />
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I'm resting in what Jesus did and is
actively doing in and around me (Jesus's birth and death and <span class="text_exposed_show">resurrection)
because <b>He is always more than enough</b>. </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">I'm recognizing <b>every second is a chance for grace and
peace to rule over our lives in Christ</b>.</span><br />
<span class="text_exposed_show">I am loved by Christ and He
makes my burdens lighter and He gives me joy to keep pressing on. </span><br />
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<span class="text_exposed_show">I'm celebrating Christmas 2015 for being imperfect and beautiful. And for being one of the most inspiring yet. </span><br />
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Jesus shows up in our stress and pain and fears, everything changes. </span><br />
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2. I learned how to checkout Kindle books through the local library.<br />
Current Reads:<br />
-Ina Garten cookbook - Learning about dinner party (community group dinner) planning. (apparently planning ahead is the key.)<br />
-To Kill a Mockingbird -- because I have no recollection of reading this classic at JHS and I need to know about what's up with Boo Radley and Scout and Atticus and Jem. <br />
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3. I learned that I need to find some form of enjoyable exercise before I turn 30. Because, health and fitness and lifestyle modifications. <br />
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4. I continue to learn about all the fun guests that are joining T. Swift on the 1989 tour, like Avril and Justin to name a few. If no extra superstars, at least we got the cool bracelets at our show. <br />
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5. I'm learning that joy is deeply connected to abiding in Christ.<br />
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6. My new motto is less hustling, more abiding. <br />
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7. I recently started listening to <a href="http://serialpodcast.org/" target="_blank">Serial</a>. And I've learned that Sarah Koenig could probably read the dictionary and make it sound exciting. I don't know how it's going to end, but I have a feeling that someone should call Olivia Pope.<br />
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8. I felt like <a href="http://emilypfreeman.com/" target="_blank">Emily P. Freeman</a> was looking into my life when I read this in her new lovely book "<a href="http://emilypfreeman.com/the-books/" target="_blank">Simply Tuesday</a>" ---<br />
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9. I finally finished Mockingjay and I how it all ends for my friend Katniss. I have no idea how I've made it this long without hearing a spoiler.<br />
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10. I learned how to calculate and prepare 400 servings of green beans. Looking back, I appreciate all those $1 BCM college lunches more than ever.<br />
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You can read previous posts of What I Learned | <b><a href="http://hannahcrain.blogspot.com/2015/04/march-what-i-learned.html" target="_blank">March</a></b> | <a href="http://hannahcrain.blogspot.com/2015/05/what-i-learned-april.html" target="_blank"><b>April</b></a> | <b><a href="http://hannahcrain.blogspot.com/2015/06/may-what-i-learned.html" target="_blank">May</a></b> | <b><a href="http://hannahcrain.blogspot.com/2015/07/june-what-i-learned.html" target="_blank">June </a></b></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-22790426951950138882015-08-08T01:52:00.002-05:002016-11-09T11:46:41.661-06:00FOR THE WEEKEND<img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyQ3kjxX39av6sX0O7uLdfsC79hbBb0boINTAgMm7kGAE1HQWySvPQOWSZ5lQ7_sgBeHW1FOWHgmUlt6cIJF9pUmxoPQwxOJmD2E3KwtHqonvkbjG96Y16yTxv1H6iJRrfNi3ZQUpANQc/s640/backporch.jpg" width="640" />happy august weekend!<br />
this was my lovely view last weekend in Mississippi with the Grundys. <br />
here are a few of my favorite recent inspiring and/or just for fun reads for the weekend:<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b><a href="http://www.thenester.com/2015/08/on-choosing-rest-re-creating.html" target="_blank">Why it's Worth it to Fight for Rest</a></b> <span style="color: black;">by the Nester</span></span> / Because the Nester is one of my favorite inspirations for cozy spaces and she writes really honest and wonderful posts like this one!<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b><a href="http://www.buzzfeed.com/ryanhatesthis/this-toddler-loves-a-personal-injury-lawyers-commercials-so#.domd26jgzb" target="_blank">Toddler Gets Morris Bart, Personal Injury Attorney Themed Birthday Party</a></b> </span>by Ryan Broderick for Buzzfeed / Because my friend Jess basically sparked this little chain of internet sensation greatness.<br />
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<span style="color: #783f04;"><b><a href="http://emilypfreeman.com/keep-track-im-learning/" target="_blank">How I Keep Track of What I'm Learning </a></b></span>by Emily Freeman / Because this post caused me to try bullet journaling and take note of what I'm learning.<br />
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<span style="color: #45818e;"><b><a href="http://margaretfeinberg.com/three-secrets-to-overcoming-your-greatest-fears-about-writing/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+margaretfeinberg%2FtjqW+%28MargaretFeinberg.com%29" target="_blank">3
Secrets To Overcoming Your Greatest Fears About Writing - See more at:
http://margaretfeinberg.com/three-secrets-to-overcoming-your-greatest-fears-about-writing/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+margaretfeinberg%2FtjqW+%28MargaretFeinberg.com%29#sthash.UdpaWeo1.dpuf</a></b></span></div>
<span style="color: #45818e;"><b><a href="http://margaretfeinberg.com/three-secrets-to-overcoming-your-greatest-fears-about-writing/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+margaretfeinberg%2FtjqW+%28MargaretFeinberg.com%29" target="_blank">3 Secrets to Overcoming Your Greatest Fears about Writing</a></b></span> by Margaret Feinberg / Because it exposed my fears of writing and why I often start to post and click "save as draft."<br />
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-71659646655572651452015-07-30T00:16:00.004-05:002015-08-08T01:06:45.139-05:00WASHINGTON, DC<div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;">
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heading home. We hopped on a night tour of the DC Monuments, explored
the museums at the National Mall and the US Holocaust Memorial Museum,
and ate a few delicious meals including---brunch at Founding Farmers, deep
dish pizza at the District of Pi, and a s'more ice cream concrete from Shake Shack. <img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTRsDKHazSG4uM77WErZGy7slK4llMwNqJNCFFfVthvZ8KOgvJiTfTbh39eXytm4GwMtOUDdXsIGrYH0nSjoWI2Kr_h4hxVaeR-phFbjkCJWd1hNS6R9Lqr4fg3xggcS4YbdU-8zzx-Sk/s640/washingtonm.jpg" width="640" /><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfT8PqzEzf5BET9YCJSoinxtAEJ6VG14LI-2phUxcs7gtVObizRNENS5fAtqG42Dns-YSfBEH7qa_HPPnc1prtrRGewWmV8qgwZoc9IOkpo4W0TGL8NAssgx7mwLNv_eICmAzRr8-wekk/s640/IMG_7010.jpg" width="640" /><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA45e1LVsfne_3_MS7XrWxobt23OO8KwSmKYl41p1rQycIES5ii2IbNaI8sgjB-tJlXlnWNODbNnL1vt-q_zgaAwbZsSKq0YiJTyCfelsG-1dkchQ-1H3Yzb5Tx-RxoOHgEoJQBa0nNo4/s640/2bluesky.jpg" width="640" /><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkTh0RY0dlpN3ArCdhYzmMXeZUoX1L7btMn576oxUINXSoCUbTdZYILm7kF-CFhRtFw5UbYqJVfGXRh8HSTpUq0cBxRwS8I4PithGgZQR3g5mavRDYe8ZCo7F-OI4rH0zsZxC7oWZke2Y/s640/2foundingfarmers.jpg" width="640" /><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicnuYZ_7I9v9lwAKtv03dpyuvGg6XPhemNLWLFzUffKeImmrKrfWb1BGwXMeaeRNyYGSQX_2v7pz3F5lVfzTmENGt7fZKocLcG5Qhd9HZKJZN0DwBWkTtbingaRxN4TsUPGhuVmR5CD8w/s640/breakfast.jpg" width="640" /><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz9gHkDwEpM4iTeWsQvg8jhtI4PLMb4sjX17pa2n7lsjidxsKONyK9DTMn1ftr43V4e1cA-eIcdk1bnPlZZKqPplWhwSugdZ2_IwT9LRwfo97UDlv80x11S1SeBwXrRnMcdjmervI-Dic/s640/2star.jpg" width="640" /><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKwkH-m4kcq98lEYE4miUjo2SGg0iC0GaamSSb5OZocII6zRZhjO7MBn2IRm0LXA4gg6-RZfoDPYkplLnu2ra9TqKpu8jjkkzC5uNiJ_I3YIb3eHqJxl7nptOFGGaaBjeVXGO5PpgYtjk/s640/pizza.jpg" width="640" /><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYdJwNDktWQWxYEwy6R-S-4IIC4ScggElNc9fSR2WIF1T2fe1JWBn57tdchHjN0JqJyBYSWxx13FydtotbHpiAad-ck4HQaVOzUQ_OQe10I1ZJ_-HS3IuPoLRY2yasch4eq4uzl7DNPg/s640/districofpi.jpg" width="640" /><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHyz0CW-LyH2w7bF-0DZJXgA2FINd9xjlOcVMNJLvfQ3kIUJfMspPmqU8ST9gcZuVA-RaiBocMI9UratSguRC6nMIuk3YVB7nzQSLEqrf7zQ94kraGIC7g2qK4hSkUeTUcNxaZdfcJmeY/s640/shake.jpg" width="640" /> </div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-40316790558383116562015-07-29T09:58:00.003-05:002015-07-29T12:12:57.640-05:00BALTIMORE<div class="separator" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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charm city, june 2014.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-56882188575223157242015-07-01T23:59:00.000-05:002018-07-11T00:30:22.699-05:00JUNE | WHAT I LEARNEDJanuary, February, March and April could best be described with goals and progress and action. Then in May I felt the most challenged and restless and worn down.
Thankfully June came with just the smallest bit of light to shine in through encouragement, God's Word, and prayer and it was just what I needed to recharge and rest.<br />
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A few things I learned in June...<br />
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WE LIKE TO SNORKEL<br />
We enjoyed lots of snorkeling on our anniversary trip to St. Croix. We missed intro to snorkeling, so it started off comical and frustrating to say the least, but thankfully a pro at the resort drew us a map in the sand to help us find the reef safely and gave us some helpful pointers. It was exhilarating and relaxing and slightly terrifying. It was amazing to see God's creativity and precision in sea fans, coral reef, tropical fish, one tiny colorful squid, sharks (thankfully they seemed far away and I was near the boat when Brian pointed them out), sting rays (not a fan), and a lone barracuda. I felt a fresh sense of fear and wonder with my glimpse into one tiny part of God's vast oceans. <br />
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ISLAND TIME IS FOR REAL <br />
We soon discovered island time = no rush/no hurry. It took me a few days to really adjust and relax. As if to celebrate my new found island time attitude, I spent at least an hour solving a crossword puzzle. I worked on that crossword puzzle like it was my job (full disclosure with a lot of help from the internet). According to our crossword sources, the New York Times is not your beginners crossword puzzle. <br />
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BRIAN REMINDS ME OF WHAT I LIKE<br />
I was convinced I <i>might</i> not like a real watercolor class, it <i>might</i> be a waste of time, I <i>might </i>have to paint a tropical bird, etc. Brian reminded me (because he knows and loves me well) that I should just go for it because it sounded like my kind of thing and a watercolor artist probably knew a thing or two I could learn. It was actually so good to try something new. I learned about different watercolor techniques and my seasoned artist/instructor was nice and encouraging. <br />
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ANYTHING IS A BOLD PRAYER<br />
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"God, we will do anything. Anything." -Jennie Allen </blockquote>
I learned about a prayer of faith and surrender to the anythings in life that God may call us to do or live out.<br />
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"Faith is deliberate confidence in the character of God whose ways you may not understand at the time" -Oswald Chambers </blockquote>
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You can read previous posts of What I Learned | <b><a href="http://hannahcrain.blogspot.com/2015/04/march-what-i-learned.html" target="_blank">March</a></b> | <a href="http://hannahcrain.blogspot.com/2015/05/what-i-learned-april.html" target="_blank"><b>April</b></a> | <b><a href="http://hannahcrain.blogspot.com/2015/06/may-what-i-learned.html" target="_blank">May</a></b> | </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-77183372755795226482015-06-03T00:38:00.002-05:002018-07-11T00:30:22.704-05:00MAY | WHAT I LEARNEDA few fun things from the month of May for my third edition of "What I Learned" hosted by Emily at <b><a href="http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2015/03/31/lets-share-learned-march-2/" target="_blank">Chatting at the Sky</a></b>.<br />
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I'm not really hipster, but I applaud the hipsters that run the world of creative coffee shops and locally sourced goods. <br />
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T. Swift 1989 World Tour = so much fun. I'm glad I didn't miss her stopping by my favorite city in one of my favorite places. (I'm glad it never rains in Tiger Stadium) <br />
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May 15th was our five year anniversary! Five years! We've been dating + married for 10 years. Thankful for God's grace and precision and provision in our marriage! Brian, you are my favorite!<br />
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I kinda love artist interviews/stories about songwriting. Here are a few of my new favorites albums and fun behind the music story. Hillsong United, Empires <b><a href="http://hillsong.com/collected/blog/2015/05/moments/#.VW6QF2Z11Rk" target="_blank">here</a></b>. Mat Kearney, Just Kids <b><a href="http://radio.com/2015/02/25/mat-kearney-just-kids-interview-heartbeat/" target="_blank">here</a></b>. Jon Foreman, The Wonderlands <b><a href="http://www.nbcsandiego.com/blogs/sounddiego/Jon-Foreman-in-Wonderland-304920881.html" target="_blank">here</a></b>.<br />
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I've been cooking a lot more lately and I'm reminded of why it's one of my favorite things. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-67795321532294560252015-05-16T23:56:00.000-05:002015-07-28T14:00:18.625-05:00APRIL | WHAT I LEARNEDA few fun things from the month of April for my second edition of "What I Learned" hosted by Emily at <a href="http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2015/03/31/lets-share-learned-march-2/" target="_blank">Chatting at the Sky</a>!<br />
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I tried a modified version of the P-Dub's <a href="http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2015/03/crazy-coffee/" target="_blank">Crazy Coffee</a> inspired by <b><a href="https://www.bulletproofexec.com/how-to-make-your-coffee-bulletproof-and-your-morning-too/" target="_blank">BULLETPROOF® Coffee</a></b> because I trust the Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond. And because we had Kerrygold grass fed butter on hand, because that's a thing according to the internet and Trader Joe's. My review: Surprisingly ok. Not that good, not that bad. <br />
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I learned that <a href="http://www.jeffersontheater.com/events/detail/drew-holcomb-the-neighbors" target="_blank">Drew Holcomb</a> wrote, <a href="https://youtu.be/vMWigdDPW6o" target="_blank">"You'll Always Be My Girl"</a> for his wife, Ellie and came up with the first line while singing to his daughter, Emmylou before bedtime. And then recorded it the next day in the studio. (I really like to hear the story behind songs.)<br />
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Coffee is one of my favorite treats on vacation. <br />
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I also enjoy eating all the local favorites when we travel. On our trip to a conference in Nashville we discovered hipster coffee shops, biscuit donuts (bonuts), and Nashville hot fried chicken. <br />
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I learned that a shiplap accent wall is possible with blogs, pencils, plans, and most importantly an oh-so-awesome husband.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-86042527491786134452015-04-08T15:30:00.001-05:002016-11-09T11:46:59.681-06:00FIX OUR EYES ON JESUS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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I love that Joanna says the key is "not believing the lies and fixing our eyes on Jesus" which reminded me of these lines of prayer written by Jenn Sprinkle, on Comparison in <a href="http://thewellstudio.co/31-days-of-prayer-for-the-dreamer-and-the-doer-book-journal/" target="_blank">"Thirty One Days of Prayer for the Dreamer + the Doer"</a><br />
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"Instill in me an unwavering confidence in my calling, gifts, and purpose to withstand the distraction of comparison from the enemy. Where I have wished for someone else's story, gifts, or success, replace it with desire for the celebration of being a part of Your bigger plan and humbled at being use in even the smallest way."</blockquote>
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Let's fix our eyes on Jesus and we will find strength and confidence to accomplish whatever big or small things for His glory by His grace and truth. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-64270767346583831652015-04-04T10:52:00.001-05:002015-07-28T14:00:51.530-05:00MARCH | WHAT I LEARNEDHello April and farewell to March.<br />
Here's my first edition of "What I Learned" linking up with Emily at <a href="http://www.chattingatthesky.com/2015/03/31/lets-share-learned-march-2/" target="_blank">Chatting at the Sky</a>!<br />
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<b>1. <u>Fresh flowers = lovely.</u></b><br />
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you need a little fresh pick-me up in your space. Spend $5 on a bundle of fresh flowers or pick a bouquet from you know, nature.
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<b>2. <u><span style="font-size: small;">Downton Abbey is ending next year.</span></u></b><br />
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And this is a pretty big deal. Saying good-bye is like the Matthew
Crawley of Downton. I'm already thinking that hosting a tea is a proper way to bid
farewell. Especially because I know a lot of Downton fans and Downton
fans are ones that like to tea party. <br />
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<b>3. <u>I love rearranging and redecorating my house. </u></b><br />
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Currently I'm enrolled in the <a href="http://www.thenester.com/2015/03/cozy-minimalists-unite.html" target="_blank">Cozy Minimalist</a> class hosted by the lovely <a href="http://www.thenester.com/" target="_blank">Nester</a> and 200+ other creative and sweet and encouraging new friends.<br />
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<b>4. <u>Your Best Year 2015 and Powersheets. </u></b><br />
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Jan-Feb-Mar (three months) of goal setting with Your Best Year 2015 and <a href="http://laracasey.com/blog/" target="_blank">Lara Casey </a>#Powersheets are finished! I'll share more on another day! But it's been fun and challenging to say the least!<br />
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<b>5. <u>My sweet puppy Gus will turn one in April!</u></b><br />
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This was on our ride home from picking him up last year! And ever since then, I've learned that I'm the Beverly Goldberg of puppy moms. <br />
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<b>6. <u>Fixer Upper.</u></b><br />
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I can't even. Every show leaves me wondering why we didn't find Joanna and Chip and make them our best friends when we lived in Texas. You know, the kind of friends that would come to Baton Rouge and ask us the question: "Are y'all ready to see your Fixer Upper?"<br />
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<b>7. </b><u><b>This Saturday in March = one of my favs.</b></u><br />
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I love gathering people together. And I love talking about Jesus and everyday life and how He makes our stories better. <br />
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<b>8. <u>Cupcakes and Marriage.</u></b><br />
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If there's ever a question of cupcakes...just say yes. Also being married
means getting to take a bite out of each cupcake and pick out my favorite
or two or three favorite flavors. <br />
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<b>9. <u> I love routines.</u></b><br />
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Creating a little corner or space to store my Bible, books, journals,
planner, Powersheets, pens, coffee and a splurge-worthy Anthro candle is a
great way to ease into the day. Did I mention I'm not a morning person? Lately I've been keeping everything on the same little shelf in quick reach to spread out on the dining room table.<br />
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<b>10. </b><u><b>Quieting your space is great therapy! </b></u><br />
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Read all about quieting your room from the Nester, <a href="http://www.thenester.com/2011/05/how-to-edit.html" target="_blank">click here</a>. Putting the room back together is like one big creative tiny piece puzzle. All these ideas and Pinterest and DIY blogs. And no construction skills or power tools. Stay tuned. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15154401630030762225noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4224203271063309564.post-65639507118200558732015-03-17T12:13:00.000-05:002015-06-01T23:10:12.790-05:00SNACKS AND PRAYER.<div style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">
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I love snacks. This is an understatement. It's a problem of sorts, especially if the kind of snacks an event provides = my main decision maker for attending say a NBA (Pel's) game or the Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre production of the Nutcracker: A Tale from the Bayou. Ok, well maybe it's actually a great thing, because as we all know, quick decisions are my specialty. For the record, I went to the ballet with my friends and they served Nathan's Famous hot dogs and chips and coke for intermission and on this particular night even allowed us to bring it into the theatre. It was quite a sophisticated Southern Christmas event. <br />
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Among other goals for 2015 I have resolved to learn more about prayer and be a better pray-er. I'm reading and challenging myself to read books on prayer, stay in the Word, and actually pray more! </div>
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Who's a better teacher on prayer than Jesus? Clearly the disciples understood this and asked Jesus to teach them to pray. (Luke 11:1-13). Jesus teaches them with examples and parables and truth statements. Love this!</div>
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I really loved his parable about two friends (one who's asleep and tucked in with his family and apparently has access to at least three loaves of bread, snacks and whatever one might need for a guest) and (the other friend with none of these things and the audacity to come over at midnight and knock on his pal's door and ask for help --- oh because he has another friend that came on a journey for a seemingly unexpected visit)--- Ok you got it?</div>
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Jesus uses the midnight bread guy asking for help as an example of prayer. </div>
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Here's some thoughts:</div>
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-See your need </div>
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-Ask God for what you need (He knows us best, He knows our needs, and He will give us what we need to accomplish His purposes)</div>
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-Ask with boldness and specifics (three loaves) "yet because of the man's boldness, he will get up and give him as much as he needs"</div>
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Maybe the snacks we need at midnight look more like... </div>
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...courage to do what He's called us to do</div>
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...healing from broken relationships </div>
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...a deeper love for His word and prayer</div>
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...a community of Jesus followers to love and walk through life together</div>
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...a heart to really forgive</div>
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...money to go on a mission trip</div>
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...rest in the midst of chaos</div>
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...help being a better friend</div>
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...help with figuring out what we need to be pure and true</div>
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...being more in love instead of annoyed with people around you </div>
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He delights to give us what we need --- it's like He would come to the door at midnight and give us snacks!</div>
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