by Texas Homesteader ~
I quit doing New Year’s Resolutions several years ago, yet the aspirations I have on New Year’s Day for improving things throughout the new year have not been abandoned. And now they’re actually ACCOMPLISHED!
How do I do it? Read on.
by Texas Homesteader
We’ve all seen the news stories – it’s impossible to avoid the bombardment of images from Ferguson Missouri that shock & sadden me. Of course the media is giddy with excitement, it’s their job to zoom in on chaos and tilt the story to try to entice feelings of anger or fear out of their viewers, even where none existed before. I’m not here to write about the merits of either side of the issue, I’m here to voice my sadness over the entire ball of wax.
I’m saddened over the apparent deterioration of humanity against humanity, the groups on both sides of the issue that care only about themselves and are willing to step on their brothers to get it. Dr. Martin Luther King once said “Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars… Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” What a wise and peace-loving man he was! And even all these years later his words ring as true as ever.
by Texas Homesteader
RancherMan & I ran across this old weathered country church years ago in the mountains of New Mexico. I used that picture to write my favorite phrase: Be Still And Know That I AM GOD. That phrase brought me much comfort last year as I was dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis. But I put my faith in Him and He saw me through it.
There’s nothing that God can’t do! Today, give it all to Him – you’ll be amazed at where your life can go.
~TxH~
by Texas Homesteader~
Last year something happened to me that affected me profoundly – I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Now hear me out, I’m going somewhere with this…
Several surgeries and thousands of prayers later I’m cancer free, praise GOD! But this frightening experience has changed me forever. I’m more keenly aware of the importance of faith, family & friends, I no longer take good health for granted.
And I’ve discovered that I really like the color PINK. I have hot pink shoelaces in my shoes, a bright pink cellphone case, a pink tablet case, pink hats and many pink shirts in my wardrobe.
RancherMan supports me in this great pinkness endeavor and he is often the gift-presenter for my pink accessories. But sometimes wonder, do I go too far?
by Texas Homesteader ~
Y’all know I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year – what a frightening time in my life! During my surgeries & recovery a group of friends walked in the Relay For Life in my honor to raise money for the American Cancer Society. This Friday I’ll be doing some walking myself – Praise God! Please, if you or someone you care about has been affected by cancer, or if you just want to send some comfort – YOU can help!
by Texas Homesteader ~
Many of you know that last year was very challenging for RancherMan & me. I was diagnosed with breast cancer and struggled through a frightening year of specialists, medical procedures and surgeries. I’m here to tell ya there’s no other feeling like sitting in that doctor’s office and being told “You Have CANCER”.
It seems time stops and you enter another dimension as you struggle to understand how this could possibly happen. Frightening thoughts scream through your mind… What does this mean about the rest of my life? What about my children? What about my husband? How will I be able to pay for treatment? Will I survive this awful disease?
by Texas Homesteader ~
Our actions are much like a stone tossed into the water, a ripple effect that touches the surrounding area & radiates outward. I’m sharing examples of the ripple effect in action.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Aaaaahhhh… L’amore, Valentine’s Day is almost upon us.
I love Valentine’s Day, it’s a special day to show that special someone just how much they mean to you. See how RancherMan & I celebrate this special day to make it more special but without the burden of perceived obligation & expense.
