Mar 30, 2020 | Daily Delights
As news of the virus becomes more inescapable, I thought it would be helpful to just start noticing the good things, the blessings, and all the ways that I still feel God meeting me exactly where I’m at during this time of uncertainty. I’ll be sharing these things regularly as a reminder to me and as an encouragement for you to look for them in your life as well. God is over this and He’s in it with us. Here’s how that looked today.
Social distancing, day 18. Work from home, day 1.
Clicks
Would you eat any of these weird food combos? Don’t worry, none of them involve Ketchup.
In case you are a fan of ketchup though, check out this foods to eat with Ketchup Generator. I can hardly believe this has its own place on the internet.
Mar 28, 2020 | Daily Delights
As news of the virus becomes more inescapable, I thought it would be helpful to just start noticing the good things, the blessings, and all the ways that I still feel God meeting me exactly where I’m at during this time of uncertainty. I’ll be sharing these things regularly as a reminder to me and as an encouragement for you to look for them in your life as well. God is over this and He’s in it with us. Here’s how that looked today.
A Photo From Today
We have some massive 50+ year old trees in our yard which had recently just shedded some catkin-type things and they all got stuck in the gutter shields, causing a massive puddle on our driveway after it had rained all night. Kevin and I spent some time with the power washer (on a low setting) getting those unstuck, which turned into power washing the siding and patio in the rain.
Psalm 27:1
The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid?
Counting the Joy
- Finding new ways to digitally communicate with family and friends
- A company that’s allowing me to continue working from home
- Unread books on my shelf
- Listening to thunderstorms from the couch
- Playing in the rain, and having rain boots to walk right through puddles
- Amazing weather that has allowed us to spend lots of time outside
- Audiobooks downloaded from the library
- Magnolias (and tons of other flowers) blooming
- Having all the windows open
- Online church services
- YouTubers and all content creators that are keeping us entertained
Special thanks to anyone deemed “essential” and people on the frontlines who regularly putting themselves at risk for the safety and health of others.
Clicks
Love these ways to live intentionally right now
Self-care activities based on your myers-briggs type
Mar 25, 2020 | Daily Delights
As news of the virus becomes more inescapable, I thought it would be helpful to just start noticing the good things, the blessings, and all the ways that I still feel God meeting me exactly where I’m at during this time of uncertainty. I’ll be sharing these things regularly as a reminder to me and as an encouragement for you to look for them in your life as well. God is over this and He’s in it with us. Here’s how that looked today.
A Photo From Today
Psalm 77
1 I cried out to God for help;
I cried out to God to hear me.
2 When I was in distress, I sought the Lord;
at night I stretched out untiring hands,
and I would not be comforted.
3 I remembered you, God, and I groaned;
I meditated, and my spirit grew faint.[b]
4 You kept my eyes from closing;
I was too troubled to speak.
5 I thought about the former days,
the years of long ago;
6 I remembered my songs in the night.
My heart meditated and my spirit asked:
7 “Will the Lord reject forever?
Will he never show his favor again?
8 Has his unfailing love vanished forever?
Has his promise failed for all time?
9 Has God forgotten to be merciful?
Has he in anger withheld his compassion?”
10 Then I thought, “To this I will appeal:
the years when the Most High stretched out his right hand.
11 I will remember the deeds of the Lord;
yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago.
12 I will consider all your works
and meditate on all your mighty deeds.”
13 Your ways, God, are holy.
What god is as great as our God?
14 You are the God who performs miracles;
you display your power among the peoples.
15 With your mighty arm you redeemed your people,
the descendants of Jacob and Joseph.
16 The waters saw you, God,
the waters saw you and writhed;
the very depths were convulsed.
17 The clouds poured down water,
the heavens resounded with thunder;
your arrows flashed back and forth.
18 Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind,
your lightning lit up the world;
the earth trembled and quaked.
19 Your path led through the sea,
your way through the mighty waters,
though your footprints were not seen.
20 You led your people like a flock
by the hand of Moses and Aaron.
Mar 24, 2020 | Daily Delights
As news of the virus becomes more inescapable, I thought it would be helpful to just start noticing the good things, the blessings, and all the ways that I still feel God meeting me exactly where I’m at during this time of uncertainty. I’ll be sharing these things regularly as a reminder to me and as an encouragement for you to look for them in your life as well. God is over this and He’s in it with us. Here’s how that looked today.
A Photo From Today
Clicks
52 Tricks to Teach Your Dog
Live Jelly Fish Cam at Monterey Bay Aquarium
Virtual National Park Tours
Things I’ve Googled
Who invented the alphabet?
Who are the best minimalism YouTubers?
Do you need special equipment/fabric to make a COVID 19 face mask?
When do peonies bloom?
Will I get coronavirus if I drive with the windows down?
How do you build a ‘Work from Home’ Capsule Wardrobe? (Not sure why they all include jeans…)
When is the best time to plant a vegetable garden in Missouri?
What should I do to stay productive during a quarantine?
What are the best chip alternatives?
Mar 23, 2020 | Daily Delights
As news of the virus becomes more inescapable, I thought it would be helpful to just start noticing the good things, the blessings, and all the ways that I still feel God meeting me exactly where I’m at during this time of uncertainty. I’ll be sharing these things regularly as a reminder to me and as an encouragement for you to look for them in your life as well. God is over this and He’s in it with us. Here’s how that looked today.
A Photo From Today
The sunset was beautiful on my walk this evening.
Social Distancing To Do List Update
- Catch up on Project Life/scrapbooking projects
Shred everything in the shred binHost Zoom meetings or Group FaceTime hangs with friends- Clean out closet and go through summer clothes
- Go on a photo walk
- Listen to a whole record in one sitting
- Do a face mask
- Take a bubble bath
Do some yoga (currently watching: Yoga with Adriene)- Sharpen my photography skills by testing out ISO/Av/exposure on a single subject
Download a coloring book app on my iPad- Watch a show on Netflix (current to watch list: The Circle, Love is Blind, Cheer, and Outlander)
- Meditate (using the Headspace App)
- Read all the unread books on my shelf (there are only about 6)
- Try Daily Pages with RUKristin
Shop local and at our favorite small businesses- Make a capsule wardrobe for spring
Go down a YouTube rabbit hole – starting with minimalism videos- Unplug for 24 hours (probably going to need it!)
- Work on my cross-stitch quilt
- Take an online course
- Try a new recipe
- Clean up the leaves in our yard
- Start planning my summer garden
- Make dog treats
- Make a watercolor painting
- Make a magazine collage journal
ADD
- Clean out the garage
- Read an entire book on my iPad
- Take photos of our house
- Make a mini book for my 2020 One Little Word
A Quote on Prayer by Shauna Niequist
“… when you begin to pray … picture a bottle of oil-and-vinegar salad dressing … the vinegar, probably red wine vinegar, rests on top of the olive oil, softly red, flecked with oregano. The green-yellow oil is at the bottom of the bottle, rich and flavorful. Geri said that when you begin to pray, pour out the vinegar first – the acid, whatever’s troubling you, whatever hurt you, whatever is harsh and jangling your nerves or spirit. You pour that out first … Pour out all the vinegar until it’s gone. Then what you find underneath is the oil, glistening and thick … life is not all vinegar – puckery and acidic. It is also oil, luscious, thick, heavy with history and flavor. But you have to start with the vinegar or you’ll never experience the oil … Many of us learned along with the way to ignore the vinegar … And then pray dutiful, happy prayers. But this is what i’m learning about prayer: you don’t get the oil until you pour out the vinegar.” – Present Over Perfect, p. 74 – 75
Mar 21, 2020 | Daily Delights
As news of the virus becomes more inescapable, I thought it would be helpful to just start noticing the good things, the blessings, and all the ways that I still feel God meeting me exactly where I’m at during this time of uncertainty. I’ll be sharing these things regularly as a reminder to me and as an encouragement for you to look for them in your life as well. God is over this and He’s in it with us. Here’s how that looked today.
Photos From Today
Magnolias on my walk today. A perfect reminder of our good good Father.
Figuring out our new “normal” includes curbside pick up to support our favorite local businesses and restaurants. Thankful to be doing this with Kev.
Matthew 11:28-30
28 Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Thoughts
We’ve officially been social distancing for 9 days. I’m currently working in-office during the week days but Kevin is working from home. A lot of the city is shut down, and feels almost apocalyptic at times. As I mentioned above, we’ve ventured out of the house, to get curbside pick up at some of our favorite spots. Otherwise, there are lots of places that are closed and we’ve been to the grocery store once (which is 100% unlike us)! I’m primarily doing whatever I can to keep myself busy – hence the to do list. I know there’s some internet hate about lists like that, but it’s the way I cope.
There’s always a fine line when it comes to social media and news, but that line has definitely become less and less as the days progress. I’m trying to read more books, go on more walks, nap, and keep up with my journaling practice to keep myself from the internet and the plethora of scary information out there.
Listen – Podcast Edition
Always love this podcast, but especially thankful for an episode about counseling.
I read Hustle Over Hurry by John Mark Comer last year and love this podcast with him and Jeff Bethke as a perfect compliment to the book.
Loved this episode of Jeremy and Audrey Roloff’s Behind the Scenes Podcast with Influence Dani Austin.
A podcast about tracking time with Nancy Ray – a good one to listen to be more productive or to store away for when things are back to “normal”.
The only podcast I could recommend to literally everyone, The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman.
