There are always ways we can better ourselves, and I have compiled some ideas and inspirations, quotes and verses that I’m devoting this week to really reflecting upon and meditate within on their meanings for me
Starting tomorrow, Sunday the 16th, I will be journaling all of this, just as I have on my bedside journal with pen and paper…
why? why am I doing this??
because of these 6 blessed reasons....
for me to show by example a life full of grace and faith and love...
I will try
I will fail sometimes
but I know that I am living my vocation as wife and mother
and at least I know that I did something about trying to make it better.......
are you?
You are more than welcome to join me in this journey this week
- let's get back to what these blogs are all about
- a place to share
- a place of inspiration
- somewhere to come for peace and solitude
(at least, that's what I want my blog to be about....me...and my life on the farm)
xo+blessings,
Beautiful family! I just started reading the many wonderful blogs on here and enjoy yours. I can't wait for mid-May to visit.....book in hand....and take it all in. I'm also going to check out your recommendations in Dekalb.
ReplyDeleteConnie, aka lou
you are always an inspiration to me...will look forward in reading your posts. your beautiful children's photos are simply magical!!! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Family...Thank you for always inspiring!
ReplyDeleteO my..i have tears in my eyes when i see those beautiful kids of yours.......lovely what a great familliy....bleesing from me darling......ow i wish i live not so far away of you....now i miss your farmdays and you and Fifi......love love love Ria....xxx...xxx...xxx..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Anne Marie. Your family is lovely.
ReplyDeleteHave a blessed weekend.
xo,
Kathleen
You always inspire. Your family is precious, love the sweet photos. Thanks for sharing them.
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I love reading your brain Anne Marie. You are wise beyond your years. I love this goal you have set, and it will bless you and your family for sure!
ReplyDeleteThe photos of your beautiful children are so dear and will mean even more as the years pass.The blessings of a large family certainly have enlarged my heart and stretched it bigger than I ever thought possible and I am sure it is so for you too.
sending hugs...
So beautiful Ann Marie! Your children are just precious! Thank you for always bringing inspiration and highlighting the joy of being blessed to be a mother. Thank you again!! :)
ReplyDeleteLove and hugs to you,
Victoria
Joining you this holiest of weeks, thanks for the challenge. :)
ReplyDeleteOh Anne Marie...what a beautiful family! Little Danny is just precious and looks so well loved! Isn't it fun?
ReplyDeleteI love reading your blog...you always bring such joy and inspiration to motherhood. I think I will join you this week....what a wonderful way to reflect upon our greatest job and blessing in life...and a great way to end the Lenten season:).
Have a wonderful weekend:).
~Julia
Anne Marie, what a beautiful Family you have... You must be so proud..Happy Weekend
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Thank you for doing this...it is what our blogs are supposed to be about.
ReplyDeleteBTW...I just have to say I really miss seeing you next to that vintage car as your Blog Banner. It was your banner when I first met you and I miss it. It's the photo you have in your sidebar to show who you are. It was one of my favorite Blog Banners because it speaks so much to my heart...mostly how you are dressed in it shows me who you are. I liked the uniqueness and earthy feel...makes me think of you with your hands in the soil of your farm tending to the organic veggies.
P.S I love the Lucy Rose song. ox
ReplyDeletemy friend, every one of those beautiful babies looks just like YOU!!
ReplyDeleteyour heart just spills out on these pages, hence the reason i love your blog. while somedays you share some decor, somedays you share a recipe, you always share your heart.
i'll be looking forward to your future posts, as always xo
I think that what you have planned is a wonderful idea. I will definitely read along and participate when I can.
ReplyDeleteYour family is beautiful and happy!
XO,
Jane
What a beautiful and inspiring post dear Anne Marie... I too shall join you in journaling all I can do to make everything in life even better... I too may fail, but like you, I will try my hardest... xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteCertain it doesn't get any prettier than that! Just perfect. ~ Angela
ReplyDeleteYour family is so beautiful...what a blessing my friend. You always amaze and inspire me...thank you. Enjoy your sweet ones!
ReplyDeleteAnd yes my friend...I think my cinnamon buns may just need some strawberries...how yummy would that be! Next batch!
xoxoxoxoo
Thank you for the sweet touch and joy you bring to blogland. xoxoxoxo
Hi Anne Marie,
ReplyDeleteI will be joining in...its been a rough few weeks here...when my children have needed me more than I was prepared to give them...I know it...and I know that is something...it would be a different story here if I was oblivious...so I will be trying, trying hard to give all they need this week....
Lovely to see your beautiful family embracing the newest member...it only takes me a second to look into the face of a child and know that we are blessed....I will looking into three faces as much as I can this week.....x Suzanne
a beautiful idea anne marie. this is the perfect week for that. your children take my breath away. so beautiful. so much love between them. heaven's blessings!!! xo!
ReplyDeleteOh I just want to give you all a huge hug.....I adore you!!!!
ReplyDeleteOh, Anne-Marie....I want to be just like you when I grow up. ♥ :) The photos of your sweet kiddos are just precious. And I so agree with you about using our blogs to reach out, share God's grace, and open our hearts to others. Be sure to check out my next post. :) Love you so, my sweet friend!
ReplyDeleteBlessings ~
xoxo laurie
Hi Anne Marie
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to pop over and say welcome to your new family member. Sorry I didn't get here earlier.. having internet issues..
Have a lovely weekend.. ciao xxx Julie
Dear Anne Marie:
ReplyDeleteYou certainly achieve your goal of making your blog a place of peace and inspiration. I love the photo of your children. It's beautiful, my friend.
Happy Sunday.
xoxo
Donna
such wonderful and loving photos of your beautiful children! that precious new lil' babe is just the sweetest. looking forward to your reflections...i will be joining you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful family!
ReplyDeleteLove the goal of your blog...that is why I come to visit!
Hope your Sunday is just perfect!
What a beautiful family you have, Anne Marie. Many, many blessings there. Hope you are not too tired these days. xo
ReplyDeleteYes, all to the glory of God as wife and mother! other than that, its a waste right! This is our calling, to raise these blessings up in Him. I know you do the same.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos!
First let me say that your family is just beautiful! I have always kept a journal, and I enjoy opening the pages to my past. Stories from some 30 years ago when I too was a young mother scared out of my head that I might break my precious little bundles of joy every time I brought one home from the hospital! They survived and so did I, but I sure love reading those old stories of a much simpler life. Marcia in Califoria
ReplyDeleteCount me in. Family is everything and yours is adorable. You and your husband must work very hard at being parents.
ReplyDeleteYour Children are wonderful. Absolutely beautiful
ReplyDeleteI've been such a terrible blogger lately and have been meaning to send you congratulations love to you and your gorgeous son! What a fantastic blessing to your gorgeous family. Your children are so very blessed to be raised in such a fabulous home with parents that are so inspiring,
ReplyDeleteMuch love,
LuLu
Your Children are so precious, six very good reasons for being the very best that you can be!
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