February 23, 2025, the 54th day of 2025
Enjoying a Taste of Spring and Simple Things
Today we were able to enjoy a taste of Spring after the long cold spell. Yesterday was pretty nice as well, but ... View MoreFebruary 23, 2025, the 54th day of 2025
Enjoying a Taste of Spring and Simple Things
Today we were able to enjoy a taste of Spring after the long cold spell. Yesterday was pretty nice as well, but today was gorgeous!
So, I am taking a break from writing on deeper concerns to focus on the beauty of the day, to share some moments that make the hard moments more bearable.
No matter what we will face in our future, our future is with Jesus when we follow Him. In Jesus is joy evermore, even in the midst of trials and tribulations.
And these taste of Spring, while winter still remains, reminds us of that. There is never darkness with Jesus because He is the light. So even as we prepare for what is coming, we also have to live and cherish these times, not just let them slip by.
It will be how we survive the darkest days, looking for and cherishing simple pleasures and simple, uncomplicated times.
Since this warmth will also cause the ice castle to melt more, it is soon going to be taken down.
We knew that, and so we planned on stopping after church for more pictures. And they turned out beautifully, as the castle looked splendid against the sky, the sun hiding behind clouds, but sending out rays, as well.
We had fun posing and my daughter changed into her beautiful ball gown to sit on the throne and stand beside the castle. She was stunning!
On the way home we did some shopping and ran into a friend we hadn't seen in a while, and got to catch up a bit.
Then we went home and finished baking the rest of the oatmeal peanut butter chip cookies we made yesterday. They are such a perfect snack, sweet and hardy.
Some of the chickens have been kind enough to start laying again so we are going to be able to have some quail eggs and toast, instead of needing them for our baking.
The quails have contributed to most of our winter baking, which is great. But since it takes 3-4 quail eggs to equal 1 large chicken egg, that didn't leave any to just eat, with all the baking we were doing. I am looking forward to some quail eggs over easy and toast.
Stay Strong! The touch of Spring, family and friends, the taste of good food, simple things and simple pleasures add up to make a great day!
NAN
