Finding Peace and Joy This Advent

From Sarah:

I am continuing Making Your Home A Haven during the Month of December . On my own. I will be sharing OUR stories from Our Neck Of The Woods and Rolling Meadows Ranch.
I will be adding stories about family life and the struggles we face every day.
Mainly I will focus on the Joy and Peace that come from MAKING YOUR HOME A HAVEN this Advent Season and always.

Long Post from me at the end. What I am doing for Advent/ Christmas.

Peceful image of open book resting on a arm rest of a couch. Warm fireplace on background.

I have to admit: It is nice to be a bit more comfy in our homes.

Candles Everywhere
I still have a few Turkey Decorations Out. I am just not ready for Fall to be over. We haven’t had one yet.

Pumpkin Apple Pie
Long Walks With Your Family,

Thank you to all of you who have either added this Series to the POLL (OTHER) from last September or who have left comments or emailed me, that you wanted it continued also.
I am in need of more Peace in Our Home. Peace within Me.

Christmas wooden background with snow fir tree and holly berry

November is the month, more than any other when we remember to be thankful. We take care to make our homes a place to be Thankful for.
Don’t let the momentum Stop.

Continue to give thanks this Advent/ Christmas.

Ask yourself as you are Walking Into Your Home the next time: Is Your Home A Haven?

Make this December the best one yet.
Be THANKFUL. Be happy.
Remember that Jesus IS the Reason For The Season.

Life as a whole has been good to me.
I am very thankful for all that I have.

I am already missing the I am Thankful For Posts. We need to have them all year ROUND. Not just during the month of November.
I am Thankful that Advent is here.

I love Christmas and holidays.
Danny and I are celebrating Advent TOGETHER this year. A little. Bite size moments so I don’t overwhelm him. HOLIDAYS were never good for him growing up.
So he is still Mr. BAH HUMBUG Way to often.
I wrapped a few little gifts that I collected this year. Collected as many Advent/ Christmas/ Family Movies as I could find.
Our Tree is up. Long Story there.

Danny and I are both doing this. He will listen to me read the verses.

Music is playing. Candles are still lit at certain times.

The hard part for me is keeping my spirits up. They took a nose dive Thanksgiving Day.
Loneliness is terrible thing.
I am lonely time of year.
Missing Bobby.
Mom.

Family not here.

I am good overall. Coping as I always do.
And I do it very well.
I am working a lot but have slowed down considerably. I just can’t DO all that I want to. But, then no one ever can.
I am slowly catching up…..I shouldn’t use the term” CATCHING UP ”When I will NEVER CATCH UP.
Laughing here. At least I try,
Happy December.

Love Sarah

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My real name is Debra (Debbie Sue). Sarah is a nickname given to me in high school. My husband has always called me that so here in Florida It's all I am known by. I was born and raised in Illinois. My son and I moved to Colorado in 1982. I taught school for 17 years. Then I ran a homeschooling/preschool/daycare until 2006 when I moved to Florida after my son, Bobby died suddenly. He was almost 26. Danny and I live and work at a state park here. I miss the mountains and climate of Colorado. I miss snow and the four seasons. I miss Bobby. View all posts by Sarah's Attic of Treasures

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Finding Peace and Joy This Advent

Peceful image of open book resting on a arm rest of a couch. Warm fireplace on background.
From Sarah:

thIEBU3ISJ

Long Post from me at the end. What I am doing for Advent/ Christmas.

Peceful image of open book resting on a arm rest of a couch. Warm fireplace on background.
Peceful image of open book resting on a arm rest of a couch. Warm fireplace on background.

Image result for being thankful quotes

I have to admit: It is nice to be a bit more comfy in our homes.

Candles Everywhere
I still have a few Turkey Decorations Out. I am just not ready for Fall to be over. We haven’t had one yet.

th38J3Y1GT

Pumpkin Apple Pie
Long Walks With Your Family,images
th

Thank you to all of you who have either added this Series to the POLL (OTHER) from last September Boomerly.com – “I never feel a sense of loneliness when I’m at home. I have made my home into a warm, tranquil place where I feel safe and secure.” – Unknown or who have left comments or emailed me, that you wanted it continued also.
I am in need of more Peace in Our Home. Peace within Me.

The colors of fall

Christmas wooden background with snow fir tree and holly berry
Christmas wooden background with snow fir tree and holly berry
SImple-Christmas-1.jpg

Image result for being thankful quotes

November is the month, more than any other when we remember to be thankful. We take care to make our homes a place to be Thankful for.
Don’t let the momentum Stop.

Continue to give thanks this Advent/ Christmas.

Ask yourself as you are Walking Into Your Home the next time: Is Your Home A Haven?

Make this December the best one yet.
Be THANKFUL. Be happy.
Remember that Jesus IS the Reason For The Season.

Life as a whole has been good to me.
I am very thankful for all that I have.

I am already missing the I am Thankful For Posts. We need to have them all year ROUND. Not just during the month of November.
I am Thankful that Advent is here.

th7MT8PKXP
I love Christmas and holidays.
Danny and I are celebrating Advent TOGETHER this year. A little. Bite size moments so I don’t overwhelm him. HOLIDAYS were never good for him growing up.
So he is still Mr. BAH HUMBUG Way to often.
I wrapped a few little gifts that I collected this year. Collected as many Advent/ Christmas/ Family Movies as I could find.
Our Tree is up. Long Story there.

smwaag
Danny and I are both doing this. He will listen to me read the verses.
Good Morning Girls UK

Music is playing. Candles are still lit at certain times.

The hard part for me is keeping my spirits up. They took a nose dive Thanksgiving Day.
Loneliness is terrible thing.
I am lonely time of year.
Missing Bobby.
Mom.

Family not here.

Love Sarah

I love the “finds” I get when reading through your posts. I read a few things then a wonderful nugget. Then I read another item and find multiple nuggets. It’s like a beautiful treasure hunt. Thanks for sharing.

Focusing on Advent helps slow a person down from the holiday rat race. Cheers to you for focusing on waiting. Smiles and blessings to you on this day.

Sarah's Attic of Treasures – Lake Kissimmee State Park, Lake Wales, Florida – My real name is Debra (Debbie Sue). Sarah is a nickname given to me in high school. My husband has always called me that so here in Florida It's all I am known by. I was born and raised in Illinois. My son and I moved to Colorado in 1982. I taught school for 17 years. Then I ran a homeschooling/preschool/daycare until 2006 when I moved to Florida after my son, Bobby died suddenly. He was almost 26. Danny and I live and work at a state park here. I miss the mountains and climate of Colorado. I miss snow and the four seasons. I miss Bobby.

Sarah's Attic of Treasures says:

December 20, 2015 at 1:06 AM

Frank, I haven’t had internet much of this month…..When It is on it is so slow.
One thing , that has done is give me time for my Advent /Bible Studies. Slowing down IS good. Merry Christmas To you and your wife. Happy Dancing.
Love Sarah

Reply
1. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections – Cincinnati Ohio area – A baby boomer living in Ohio with a variety of interests ranging from sports, wine, ballroom dance, food, education, politics, religion, and whatever comes to mind. After 11+ years at A Frank Angle, a new blog is open. With Beach Walk Reflections, Frank shares his reflective thoughts while walking on the beach. Come on over for a relaxing, thought-provoking walk. https://beachwalkreflections.wordpress.com/
  
  aFrankAngle says:
  
  December 20, 2015 at 8:42 PM
  
  Thanks for the scoop … and Merry Christmas!
  
  Reply

Lovely, lovely post. Full of hope and truth. Honest. Effortful. Thank you for all this work.

Way up top, #3…truly truth. I love these posts 🙂

I have so many things to be thankful for, there’s just too many to list………But, a roof over my head and a lovely family to share it with is at the top of that list. Thanks for sharing stories from your neck of the woods.

Sarah's Attic of Treasures – Lake Kissimmee State Park, Lake Wales, Florida – My real name is Debra (Debbie Sue). Sarah is a nickname given to me in high school. My husband has always called me that so here in Florida It's all I am known by. I was born and raised in Illinois. My son and I moved to Colorado in 1982. I taught school for 17 years. Then I ran a homeschooling/preschool/daycare until 2006 when I moved to Florida after my son, Bobby died suddenly. He was almost 26. Danny and I live and work at a state park here. I miss the mountains and climate of Colorado. I miss snow and the four seasons. I miss Bobby.

Sarah's Attic of Treasures says:

October 31, 2015 at 2:29 AM

Thanks for alway leaving such wonderful comments here. Have a wonderful weekend. Enjoy,

Reply
1. SimplyEtta – Scotland – I enjoy writing, reading, travelling, and meeting new people; because I’m always enthralled by their stories about life, love, God or what their beliefs are, and family. "I want to inspire.......I want someone to say, because of you I didn't give up!!"
  
  EttaD says:
  
  October 31, 2015 at 6:33 AM
  
  Same to you…..Have an awesome weekend!
  
  Reply

Sarah's Attic of Treasures – Lake Kissimmee State Park, Lake Wales, Florida – My real name is Debra (Debbie Sue). Sarah is a nickname given to me in high school. My husband has always called me that so here in Florida It's all I am known by. I was born and raised in Illinois. My son and I moved to Colorado in 1982. I taught school for 17 years. Then I ran a homeschooling/preschool/daycare until 2006 when I moved to Florida after my son, Bobby died suddenly. He was almost 26. Danny and I live and work at a state park here. I miss the mountains and climate of Colorado. I miss snow and the four seasons. I miss Bobby.

Sarah's Attic of Treasures says:

November 15, 2016 at 12:54 AM

Reblogged this on Sarah's Attic Of Treasures and commented:

Finding Peace and Joy This Advent

Peceful image of open book resting on a arm rest of a couch. Warm fireplace on background.
From Sarah:

I am continuing Making Your Home A Haven during the Month of December . On my own. I will be sharing OUR stories from Our Neck Of The Woods and Rolling Meadows Ranch.
I will be adding stories about family life and the struggles we face every day.
Mainly I will focus on the Joy and Peace that come from MAKING YOUR HOME A HAVEN this Advent Season and always.

thIEBU3ISJ

Long Post from me at the end. What I am doing for Advent/ Christmas.

Peceful image of open book resting on a arm rest of a couch. Warm fireplace on background.
Peceful image of open book resting on a arm rest of a couch. Warm fireplace on background.

Image result for being thankful quotes

I have to admit: It is nice to be a bit more comfy in our homes.

Candles Everywhere
I still have a few Turkey Decorations Out. I am just not ready for Fall to be over. We haven’t had one yet.

th38J3Y1GT

Pumpkin Apple Pie
Long Walks With Your Family,images
th

Thank you to all of you who have either added this Series to the POLL (OTHER) from last September Boomerly.com – “I never feel a sense of loneliness when I’m at home. I have made my home into a warm, tranquil place where I feel safe and secure.” – Unknown or who have left comments or emailed me, that you wanted it continued also.
I am in need of more Peace in Our Home. Peace within Me.

The colors of fall

Christmas wooden background with snow fir tree and holly berry
Christmas wooden background with snow fir tree and holly berry
SImple-Christmas-1.jpg

Image result for being thankful quotes

November is the month, more than any other when we remember to be thankful. We take care to make our homes a place to be Thankful for.
Don’t let the momentum Stop.

Continue to give thanks this Advent/ Christmas.

Ask yourself as you are Walking Into Your Home the next time: Is Your Home A Haven?

Make this December the best one yet.
Be THANKFUL. Be happy.
Remember that Jesus IS the Reason For The Season.

Life as a whole has been good to me.
I am very thankful for all that I have.

I am already missing the I am Thankful For Posts. We need to have them all year ROUND. Not just during the month of November.
I am Thankful that Advent is here.

th7MT8PKXP
I love Christmas and holidays.
Danny and I are celebrating Advent TOGETHER this year. A little. Bite size moments so I don’t overwhelm him. HOLIDAYS were never good for him growing up.
So he is still Mr. BAH HUMBUG Way to often.
I wrapped a few little gifts that I collected this year. Collected as many Advent/ Christmas/ Family Movies as I could find.
Our Tree is up. Long Story there.

smwaag
Danny and I are both doing this. He will listen to me read the verses.
Good Morning Girls UK

Music is playing. Candles are still lit at certain times.

The hard part for me is keeping my spirits up. They took a nose dive Thanksgiving Day.
Loneliness is terrible thing.
I am lonely time of year.
Missing Bobby.
Mom.

Family not here.

I am good overall. Coping as I always do.
And I do it very well.
I am working a lot but have slowed down considerably. I just can’t DO all that I want to. But, then no one ever can.
I am slowly catching up…..I shouldn’t use the term” CATCHING UP ”When I will NEVER CATCH UP.
Laughing here. At least I try,
Happy December.

Love Sarah

Joanna Lynn – I am a single mom of two teenage boys. My mom lives with us as well. I keep busy taking everyone where they need to go, getting together with friends and writing. I love Jesus and study his Word, both in groups and on my own. I enjoy reading, walking/hiking, gardening, movies and hanging out with family, friends and my animals. The beach is my favorite place to be. I plan to be very open with my journey to find who God made me to be after a lifetime of being told and shown I had no value. I hope to help others see they aren't alone in their feelings and that there is hope in any circumstance.

Joanna Lynn says:

December 30, 2015 at 10:59 AM

I love the “finds” I get when reading through your posts. I read a few things then a wonderful nugget. Then I read another item and find multiple nuggets. It’s like a beautiful treasure hunt. Thanks for sharing.

Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections – Cincinnati Ohio area – A baby boomer living in Ohio with a variety of interests ranging from sports, wine, ballroom dance, food, education, politics, religion, and whatever comes to mind. After 11+ years at A Frank Angle, a new blog is open. With Beach Walk Reflections, Frank shares his reflective thoughts while walking on the beach. Come on over for a relaxing, thought-provoking walk. https://beachwalkreflections.wordpress.com/

aFrankAngle says:

December 18, 2015 at 7:09 AM

Focusing on Advent helps slow a person down from the holiday rat race. Cheers to you for focusing on waiting. Smiles and blessings to you on this day.

1. Sarah's Attic of Treasures – Lake Kissimmee State Park, Lake Wales, Florida – My real name is Debra (Debbie Sue). Sarah is a nickname given to me in high school. My husband has always called me that so here in Florida It's all I am known by. I was born and raised in Illinois. My son and I moved to Colorado in 1982. I taught school for 17 years. Then I ran a homeschooling/preschool/daycare until 2006 when I moved to Florida after my son, Bobby died suddenly. He was almost 26. Danny and I live and work at a state park here. I miss the mountains and climate of Colorado. I miss snow and the four seasons. I miss Bobby.
  
  Sarah's Attic of Treasures says:
  
  December 20, 2015 at 1:06 AM
  
  Frank, I haven’t had internet much of this month…..When It is on it is so slow.
  One thing , that has done is give me time for my Advent /Bible Studies. Slowing down IS good. Merry Christmas To you and your wife. Happy Dancing.
  Love Sarah
  
  1. Frank @ Beach Walk Reflections – Cincinnati Ohio area – A baby boomer living in Ohio with a variety of interests ranging from sports, wine, ballroom dance, food, education, politics, religion, and whatever comes to mind. After 11+ years at A Frank Angle, a new blog is open. With Beach Walk Reflections, Frank shares his reflective thoughts while walking on the beach. Come on over for a relaxing, thought-provoking walk. https://beachwalkreflections.wordpress.com/
    
    aFrankAngle says:
    
    December 20, 2015 at 8:42 PM
    
    Thanks for the scoop … and Merry Christmas!
    
ANM7 – Huachuca City Arizona – My name is Miguel Angel Oquendo (pronounced: Oken-doh). I have taken to introduce myself in the last 11 years by my original birth name. Before that folks would call me Mickey, Mike, Mikey, and Michael. In respect for my origins I took up doing that. A kind of acceptance. Folks who don't know me usually proceed by the package (representation). IE They size me up as unapproachable, distant, intimidating. One of my would be future partners said this of me, describing the moment I entered a room in a telemarketing class; "I said to myself, 'This guy's got a bomb in his pocket'." When I first talk, they think I'm a sweetheart. The ignorant evil doers mistake this for weakness. I have been in America since 1956. I have had people who have been here all their lives, say that I know more words than they do, of course this needs to be put into perspective (such a compliment). I know peanuts about Grammar. I just have a feel for writing, not technical. I did not have a need for talking much as a child. I was a difficult delivery; sideways, and with the umbilical cord wrapped around my neck. I developed severe Asthma by the age of 12. I think, that due to my lack of words (speech) it was that I drew, and developed a great love for art. As I grew I became aware of a frustration with speech. Even a reticence. I developed a hunger for reading. I've read many books. Before my accumulate years of reading I was quick to use my hands fighting. As my self knowledge accrued, I became less quick to use my hands. I was a President of a street gang in the Bronx NYC by the age of 16. You can read about those years in "And Now Miguel" (1 through 8) posts. Why do I blog? Outstandingly to develop the art of expression with words. I came to know Christ at the age of 25, I was married at the time. My life found a new frontier. I underwent a great deal of trials. The ones I loved suffered along with me. About Christianity; be careful in assessing me, for you will find in my writings that I have discarded a great deal of the accoutrements I acquired from my indoctrinations by the Christian communities. The outcome is that you will discover a overwhelming unique view point of Faith and the message which the Gospel conveys. God has taught me a new language to communicate the Gospel with. A more realistic and approachable perspective. Philosophical and Psychological. The rest is up to you. I don't expect a big following. That is not up to me. I expect to become a better writer, not grammatically, but a story teller with more poignancy and significance. Thank you for joining me in this introduction. Sincerely; MAO

ANM7 says:

December 12, 2015 at 4:07 PM

Lovely, lovely post. Full of hope and truth. Honest. Effortful. Thank you for all this work.

Empty

Heather says:

October 31, 2015 at 11:38 AM

Way up top, #3…truly truth. I love these posts 🙂

SimplyEtta – Scotland – I enjoy writing, reading, travelling, and meeting new people; because I’m always enthralled by their stories about life, love, God or what their beliefs are, and family. "I want to inspire.......I want someone to say, because of you I didn't give up!!"

EttaD says:

October 30, 2015 at 7:37 PM

I have so many things to be thankful for, there’s just too many to list………But, a roof over my head and a lovely family to share it with is at the top of that list. Thanks for sharing stories from your neck of the woods.

1. Sarah's Attic of Treasures – Lake Kissimmee State Park, Lake Wales, Florida – My real name is Debra (Debbie Sue). Sarah is a nickname given to me in high school. My husband has always called me that so here in Florida It's all I am known by. I was born and raised in Illinois. My son and I moved to Colorado in 1982. I taught school for 17 years. Then I ran a homeschooling/preschool/daycare until 2006 when I moved to Florida after my son, Bobby died suddenly. He was almost 26. Danny and I live and work at a state park here. I miss the mountains and climate of Colorado. I miss snow and the four seasons. I miss Bobby.
  
  Sarah's Attic of Treasures says:
  
  October 31, 2015 at 2:29 AM
  
  Thanks for alway leaving such wonderful comments here. Have a wonderful weekend. Enjoy,
  
  1. SimplyEtta – Scotland – I enjoy writing, reading, travelling, and meeting new people; because I’m always enthralled by their stories about life, love, God or what their beliefs are, and family. "I want to inspire.......I want someone to say, because of you I didn't give up!!"
    
    EttaD says:
    
    October 31, 2015 at 6:33 AM
    
    Same to you…..Have an awesome weekend!

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<img src="https://i0.wp.com/www.growingupmomma.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Making-Your-Home-a-Haven.jpg?w=660" alt="" width="660" height="400"> Life as a whole has been good to me. I am very thankful for all that I have.

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Life as a whole has been good to me.
I am very thankful for all that I have.