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fortunate

March 10, 2014 Ellen Lebsock

" He who deals wisely and heeds [God’s] word and counsel shall find good, and whoever leans on, trusts in, and is confident in the Lord—happy, blessed, and fortunate is he." Proverbs 16:20 Amplified Bible (AMP) Growing flowers today. Always remember, even genuine, good and honest people—people you trust—will hurt you at some point. Sometimes it… Continue reading fortunate

the touch

March 8, 2014 Ellen Lebsock

“Everyone must leave something behind, my grandfather said. A child or a book or a painting or a house or a wall built or a pair of shoes made. Or a garden planted. Something your hand touched in some way so your memory has somewhere to live when you're gone, and when people look at… Continue reading the touch

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tiny house tour

March 5, 2014January 17, 2020 Ellen Lebsock

Last night brought something of an epiphany. I want a tiny house. No! Wait. I live in a tiny house! I've been following Tiny House blogs and face-book pages for a while now, longing for a 'tiny house' to call my very own—somewhere other than here (here being Central California). Then BAM! It hits me.… Continue reading tiny house tour

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doing better

March 3, 2014 Ellen Lebsock

Yes. I'm doing much better today. Thanks for asking. 🙂 I'm just not doing it very fast. This morning we went to the grocery store with a very simple list of what we needed: EVERYTHING! It turned out to be an exhausting trip for me. That's what spending two months with your behind stuck to a… Continue reading doing better

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listen…

March 3, 2014 Ellen Lebsock

In leisure we regard one another's interests as more important than ours. In leisure we say, "You are more significant than anything I have to do right now. You are the only one who counts, the one for whom I am willing to forget my other obligations, appointments, and meetings. I have time for you."… Continue reading listen…

z holidays

irish blessings

March 1, 2014February 20, 2020 Ellen Lebsock

May God give you... For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer. The Luck O’ the Irish We have all… Continue reading irish blessings

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laughter

March 1, 2014 Ellen Lebsock

Laughter is a great lifter. Lift up your heart! Breathe in the presence of the Lord. Express your whole being to Him. As you expand you will feel His strong shoulder bearing your burdens. He will carry all the small details of life...care for them all...if you will let Him. When you let Him—Jesus does.