Happy Friday, friends! I'm linking up with Andrea and Erika for today's blog post. How has your week been? I can't wait for the day when I can say that I've had a great week, but for now, that's just not happening at the moment. I'm hopeful it'll come soon, though!
That being said, being here brings me joy, and for that I am thankful. I do have some favorites from the week that I wanted to share!
Lysa TerKeurst's ministry is one of my favorite things right now. I have read a couple of her books recently, and I appreciate her encouragement to women on social media. Are you familiar with her story? That's the same path I'm currently walking on.
My sweet friend Barbara gave me this little devotional book at church on Wednesday night, and it was so thoughtful of her! Thoughtfulness is one of my favorite attributes. I needed the devotion about being controlled by anger yesterday.
A few other favorites from the week are:
- binge watching the show I stopped a couple of years ago and getting sucked back in
- the laughter I had throughout the week
- puppy loves
- tropical Skittle flavored water
What were some of your favorites this week? I'd love to hear from you! I hope you enjoy your weekend, friends. Thanks for reading my blog today! Love to all.
Jenn 🖤
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That devotional is cute.I love it when an item is pretty and soul uplifting as well! I think that is why God gave some people artistic talent- for beauty of a thing to item to match the beauty of truth (I am not saying the cover of the devotional is art but hopefully you know what I mean!). It was nice of your friend to give it to you. Friendship is a gift and it sounds like in this season especially, friends have been such a gift to you. I hope you have a weekend filled with beauty and friendship :)
ReplyDeleteI love what you said about the beauty of art matching that of His truth; I've never thought about it like that, but it makes sense! I wouldn't be able to stand without my friends right now; they have all been there in such tangible ways for me lately. I could never repay them, except to just be a good friend in return to them. I hope you have a good weekend!
DeleteI hope so, too! Thanks for continuing to show up and encourage in this space! I hope you have a restful and hopeful weekend on tap.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your sweet words! It feels good to me to be here, so it's twofold. I hope your weekend is great!
DeleteI know it is hard. I know, but you are making progress in this path of healing. I am glad we are able to find good things in the little things. Like that candle! It does look pretty amazing! Enjoy your weekend friend.
ReplyDeleteSometimes it doesn't feel like it! I need to get back into counseling as soon as possible and need to call this morning. I'm living for all the little things in life right now! Candles, book club dinners, etc. are things that are all life giving to me at this moment! Safe travels to you and Brooke! I'll be thinking about you and praying for you this weekend.
DeleteDoggie snuggles really are the best! We so don't deserve dogs, but I'm glad we have them! I hope you have a fantastic weekend!
ReplyDeleteI agree! They're the very best, and Chloe in particular has been my personal emotional support dog. I was crying last night and she literally got into my lap and hugged me. It was the sweetest thing!
DeleteYou got this Mama....and loving your fall decor!
ReplyDeleteI do! I have to remind myself often. Thank you!
DeleteI'm new to your blog- clicked over from link. If you feel like sharing I am curious what you are struggling with right now- if not I understand
ReplyDeleteI'm dealing with grief after the loss of a family member right now and appreciate supportive blogs like this one to help me take things one day at a time
I keep looking for little bright spots in the day to remind myself healing is a process and there can still be happy times ahead
I'm so glad you stopped by! I haven't really talked about it here on my blog yet, but additionally to my private matter, my dad died this summer. I know how you feel and am so sorry for your loss! I have found one small step forward at a time is what is keeping me afloat, well that and Jesus. It's mainly the Lord that is helping and strengthening me! I hope you keep coming around!
DeleteI'm so sorry for this hard time you're going through. I know God will bring you through it and I know you know that too. But sometimes it's good to be reminded (at least it is for me). I'm so glad you are still looking for the good things each day. And Chloe appears to be a special blessing for you. I still pray for you and your boys when God reminds me.
ReplyDeleteThank you! He will. It's definitely good to be reminded of that! Thank you for your prayers, my friend.
DeleteChloe is so sweet! Hope you have a good weekend!
ReplyDeleteShe really is! She's also still a punk, but her cuteness and sweetness mostly cancels that out. I hope you enjoy your weekend!
DeleteAw, I know you are going through such a hard time right now but even showing up and finding small favorites/enjoyment is huge. It really is! It sounds like you have a really wonderful support system around you IRL and in the blogging community too.
ReplyDeleteThank you for that! I do think it's so important. I do have all of that, and I am so grateful!
DeleteI hope you get your great week soon. Sending love and hugs.
ReplyDeleteI love the sound of that candle and your fall decor is so pretty.
Have a lovely weekend.
Thank you! For all of that. I hope you had a good weekend!
DeleteI loovvve your fireplace and how you decorate it... your sweet puppy is precious.. dogs are the best (in my opinion). I am familar with Lysa Turkest and her story. I love how she always points to Jesus through it all. Good, bad and ugly. I see that in you. Every time I come to this page, you are pointing to Jesus. It is encouraging and refreshing to see. I am sad for you that things are hard and tough at this moment. I will be praying for you to continue to seek out Jesus, to feel His comfort and to have Healing!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Kim! For all of your kind words. I greatly appreciate your prayers and encouragement. I know things will start to get better eventually, and that is giving me hope for the future. I'm also trying to stay positive and to keep looking forward to things.
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