On My Heart
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I thought from time to time it might be nice to give you a peek at what’s tugging at my heart strings.
Right now I am…
Watching: I am a bit obsessed with the show Fixer Upper. My husband keeps getting Joanna Gaines and her goofy hubby, Chip confused with the Hatmakers (who are on my second favorite HGTV show).
Reading: I am plowing through The Fringe Hours by Jessica Turner with the girls over at (in)courage’s Bloom Book Club. This book has made me feel less guilty about my dirty dishes and my laundry pile by affirming that taking time out for “Me” is not selfish, but smart.
Listening: My new morning routine is to start the day with this song by Jen Stanbro. It’s a prayer that rises up in my soul.
Making: This recipe for Enchiladas is easy peasy and is always a hit at my house.
Feeling: Tired. Grieving is incredibly exhausting. This week, we laid to rest my beloved Madrina. Here is a picture of us (circa 1970).
Planning: I am going to leading an 8-week Love God Greatly study for women starting March 23rd. Members must be subscribed to the LGG blog, and we will be meeting in a private Facebook group to share our insights on a few verses each week day. I have room for 7 more in my group. If you are interested in joining, let me know in the comments.
Loving: I am in mad love with Panera’s hot chocolate (Don’t tell Bruce…)
Q4U: What’s on your heart right now?
I read the Fringe Hours and am re-reading for the Bloom bookclub. I can’t find many fringe hours to keep up though. Busy with blogging, family, and housework. Plus, I am exercising trying to lose weght. I thought disabled life would be boring, Ha. π Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ponderings. Sorry for your loss. I will pray a special blessing on your leadership of the study. I would love to join. Thanks.
Yay! So excited that you are joining us! π
I’m so sorry for your loss, Lyli.
Thanks, my friend. π
I’m so sorry for your loss.
On my heart…the song “Remember Me” by the band with the weirdest name I’ve ever heard…The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus. Good beat, thought-provoking lyrics, touching video.
Book…John Dramesi’s “Code Of Honor”, about his captivity by the North Vietnamese, and his repeated efforts to escape.
Television…don’t watch much.
At first I thought Gaines were the Hatmakers-her manner of talking and the locale are similar. Fixer Upper is terrific -genuine love and no faux repair problems drama. I don’t like some of the house repair shows bc the faux drama. Yes, problems happen, but not as disasterous as TV makes it.
I agree, Gail. Faux Drama is not fun on tv (or in real life!)
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Hug to you as you grieve the passing of your godmother. She “done good” raising you. I look forward to meeting this dear woman on the other side.
Thank you, Gail. You are so sweet
I love Fixer-Upper as well! Such a fun show.
It is amazing how much freedom the words of Fringe Hours can bring to our souls!
Definitely am going to try the Enchilada recipe. Thank you!!!!
If I were not leading a group in Hello Mornings, I would join yours! I so would. Friend, you bless my life in so many ways that to be in your group….well would just be such a treat. Just saying. Praying for you & your family during this time of loss. May God bring His comfort in a special way.
On my heart? Just finished reading, “Undone” by Michele Cushatt for the 3rd time. So love this book.
Thanks for suggesting Michele’s book. I looked at it on Amazon — such a powerful story, and I am thankful that she shared it. I put it on my wish list.
That’s hot chocolate??? I need to try that.
On my heart right now are a couple of things I’ve been sworn to not tell yet. Both connected. Both happy and hard. I’m about to pop. π
Praying for your happy and hard right now, Sandy. Instead of popping, head on over to Paneras and have you some hot chocolate. Hugs
I would like to join your study.
Yay!
I love your blog Lyli! I found you on Sharing His Beauty Blog Link Up. I adore Fixer Upper! Chip & Joanna encourage me and make me laugh! What a precious family they are! I love it when Christians are highlighted in a show on TV! If I wasn’t gluten free I would be heading to Panera for that decadent hot chocolate! Wow! Good dark chocolate does perk up my day! May God comfort you in your grieving, and remember to be gentle with yourself! I will be following you.
Momo, how lovely to meet you through Joan’s linkup today. Welcome! Dark chocolate is a health food, right? π
I’m so sorry for your loss Lyli!
Right now I’m finishing reading Hope for the Weary Mom, and I just signed up for Tracie Miles’ online study of her new book, Your Life Still Counts. Otherwise, I’d be signing up for your study!
Thank you, Laura.
I’ve heard great things about Stacey’s book, and Tracie’s study sounds amazing, too. Would love for you to join us in the future if it works for you. Hugs
Keeping you in my prayers, sweet friend. And that hot chocolate looks mighty tasty. I’m just about done with Emotionally Healthy Spirituality but I may need to start from the beginning again. It’s so good! Much love. xoxo
Thanks for praying for me, Beth. You are such a blessing to me.
I read that one in 2012 or maybe early 2013. Very powerful.
What a great thumbnail sketch of your life! So much good going on! Glad to have met you at Holly Gerth’s link up.
Thanks for stopping by Michelle. I will try to stop by your space tomorrow. Husband is giving me the “let’s go to sleep” look. π
I’m sitting next to you (so to speak) over at Holley’s blog today. Loved getting to know you through this post – creative way of sharing. That hot-chocolate looks yum – what is it topped with other than the whipped cream? Looks like croutons. Ha! I’m sure it’s not but I keep looking at the picture trying to figure it out. Now I’m drooling all over my keyboard and craving hot chocolate. Ha!
It is topped with these sugary-coated marshmellows that are sinfully delicious. π
I love these glimpse of your life. Thanks for inviting us in. And, hey, my small town is getting a Panera soon. I’m so very excited about that. Cinnamon Crunch Bagels, here I come … π
I’ve actually only been to Panera’s for breakfast twice, and I did a bagel both times — but not Cinamon Crunch (I am making a mental note about that for next time.)
We normally go to the Saturday night service at church, and then we got to Panera’s after for soup and salad/sandwich. They also have a great sweet green tea drink that is super yummy (I am normally not a green tea person, but this one is fantastic.)
My sister in law lives a couple of hours west of us, and she has a drive thru Paneras in her town — it’s the only one I’ve ever seen.
Can you tell I love Paneras?
Panera makes hot chocolate that looks like that – how did I not know this?! And, Fixer Upper – oh yes, don’t you just want to be best friends with Chip and Joanna? We live in California and every time we watch I try to convince my husband to move to Waco. Y our life sounds busy with kingdom work and you are doing much for His glory – way to go!!
You are so sweet, Tiffany.
I am not a coffee drinker, but it was COLD on this morning, so I was looking for something hot. I was delighted to find hot chocolate on the menu. I don’t normally drink it — because I always seem to get a pimple after I have hot chocolate… but the hot tea flavors didn’t tickle my fancy, so this day I decided to “go for it,” and I am so glad that I did. Just looking at the cup made my heart happy.
I can relate to feeling tired, I recently lost my dad. I’m so sorry for your loss. Praying for comfort through the grief. I recently posted this quote on my blog, author unknown:
Grief never ends . . .
but it changes. It’s a passage, not a place to stay.
Grief is not a sign of weakness, nor a lack of faith . . .
it is the price of LOVE.
The LGG studies are wonderful! Wish I could join you, but not committing to anything additional right now. Enjoy – and be blessed!
June, praying tonight for God to wrap Himself around you and comfort you. Much love
I’m very sorry for your loss. I’m sharing a virtual comforting hot chocolate with you. *hugs*
Hugs, Susan
I like your style. π
Lyli, may I be a ‘lurker’ for your Bible Study???? I and II Peter are rich–I’d love to linger around the edges. Count me in :_)
Lurkers are welcome π
I have the Fringe Hours, but haven’t yet started it (ironic, huh?) and I have 3 episodes of Fixer Upper on my DVR, which I haven’t gotten to yet, either. But, I am excited about getting them after this weekend.
Lyli, I am praying for you as you grieve. You are right – it is exhausting, but I think it’s more exhausting to stuff it all in your heart for years to come. Grieving in the present is a gift, even though it hurts. Praying covering and an abundance of love over you.
Jen, you are such a good friend. Thank you for praying for us. Hugs
That Panera hot chocolate looks to die for. So happy about that. Just seeing it made me happy – ha! Fun post. Cheering you on from the #RaRalinkup on Purposeful Faith.
Following you at The Weekend Brew. I’m sorry for your loss. Praying God comforts you as you grieve. It’s a blessing to meet new friends through the blog world. God bless you as you continue to share.
Lyli is there still room for me to join in the study?
Yes π
I too adore the show, Fixer Upper! I love Joanna’s style and wish she could hop over to my state and give me some design advice! I’m sorry to hear you’re grieving and pray The Lord provides you much comfort.