In my quest to live fully right where I am, I find that I'm beginning to find delight in simple things. I received a dancing solar flower for Valentine's Day from one of our three year old students. I've placed mine in my kitchen window. When the sun hits, it begins to dance. Both Greg and I laugh each time we see it.
#15 Dancing solar flower
After lunch each school day, the three year old children lie down on their nap mats. They're encouraged to spend time resting. Most days
almost all fall asleep. Notice the red cowgirl boots on Kambria. Her older brother's class had Western Day. So she joined in too. :)
#16 The sight of a child's cowgirl boots
#17 Seeing my niece Katie's photo in a magazine photo shoot.
Katie is the blonde on the right and she works at
Fringe Salon on Broome Street in the lower east side of Manhattan. If you go to NYC, be sure to check them out and ask for Rosie. Although her name is Katie, there is another Katie who works there so my Katie became Rosie. :)
I finally used a gift card I received at Christmas to purchase a copy of Sarah Young's book
Jesus Lives
. Thanks Charity!
#18 Soaking in the love of Jesus
My friend Iris Nelson is an excellent photographer. She recently published a beautiful book of her photos accompanied by Bible verses. She provides encouragement as only Iris can do.
Iris had a contest when she was naming this book. She blogged about it on
Grace Alone and asked for input from other bloggers and ...I won!
I thought this cover photo was perfect for the title: "
Fill Me to Overflowing".
Iris was so kind to mail me a copy of the book. Btw, I highly recommend it. It's a perfect book to give as a gift to others. Iris took every one of the photos. You will be able to see how beautiful Arizona is. And both Iris and I get to live here.
#19 A wonderful friend and a beautiful state in which to live
#20 Spring break this week
#21 A much needed time of rest and refreshment
#22 Beautiful weather in Phoenix
#23 The sound of birds chirping in the early morning as I pour my cup of coffee
#24 The sound of my keyboard as I type out my blog post
Have I mentioned that I love the world of blogging? Working full time has cramped my time so I've not been able to visit all of my favorite blogs. I hope to do some catching up this week though. I've made so many wonderful friends through blogging.
#25 Blogging; a wonderful way to encourage others and to be encouraged
Reading Ann Voskamp's book
One Thousand Gifts
: A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are has begun to change my outlook on life.
I am beginning to notice the ordinary simple things in life and to be ...thankful.
I am linking up today with Ann at
A Holy Experience to participate in One Thousand Gifts.
Blessings and love,