Last Updated on January 15, 2025 by Stacy Averette Yesterday I made Iced Mocha Frappes. Around here they are affectionately know as Mocha Frappe Dingos—Eric’s descriptive name of a froufrou coffee drink. However, he really likes this one, especially on a hot afternoon. Today I read this post, Irrevocable, by Sibi at Pearls and Grace.…
THE JOY OF LEARNING TO LIVE IN THE PRESENT
Last Updated on January 15, 2025 by Stacy Averette Learning to live in the present moment is part of the path of joy. But this requires a profound inner shift in our reality. Many of us unconsciously create dramas in our minds, expecting the worst from a situation only to have our expectations become a…
HOW GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYER FOR A PORCH
Last Updated on January 15, 2025 by Stacy Averette “May the sun bring you new energies by day, may the moon softly restore you by night, and may the rain wash away any worries you may have. May gentle breezes refresh your soul and all the days of your life, may you walk gently through…
HOW MAKING A T-SHIRT QUILT STRENGTHENED MY FAITH
Last Updated on June 1, 2017 by Stacy Averette I finally finished my first t-shirt quilt. The directions that a friend gave me have been in my “to do” file for several years I think. Included in the directions she sent a photo of one of the quilts she had made for her son. I…
THE HARD LESSON I LEARNED ABOUT IMAGE MAINTENANCE
Last Updated on June 1, 2017 by Stacy Averette In 2012 my dermatologist confirmed that there were three places on my nose that were pre-cancerous and in need of treatment. I chose the new three-day treatment that would result in about 2 weeks of redness, burning, and peeling. It was awful! I don’t think I…
Him
Last Updated on June 1, 2017 by Stacy Averette I like him. I love him, of course. But I really like him. He makes me laugh and cry (happy tears). I like to hang out with him—a lot. We like to do the same things but mostly we just like to be together and talk—or…
Friday Morning Worship
Last Updated on June 1, 2017 by Stacy Averette Our first morning in the mountains I stood on the deck of our cabin and watched the sunrise. I was speechless. So I grabbed my iPhone and listened to this. Words for my worship….
Priceless
Last Updated on January 15, 2025 by Stacy Averette Money spent for a trip to the Great Smokey Mountains—- $$$ Walking on the trail to Clingmans Dome—– Too far and too steep (almost) Hearing this 18 year old say, “This is the most amazing thing I’ve ever seen” And hearing this 72 year old say,…