A Quiet Life...

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...and needlework.  Definitely needlework.

Sunday Scripture...

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My Word For 2016 Is...

Brynwood Needleworks - 2016 Inspiration Word

I know this word means different things to different people. Perhaps for you, "Peace" signifies harmony at home or with family. It could mean World Peace, or in some cases, a "Peace that surpasses all understanding". It can also mean tranquility and calm.

I'm not going to define how this word will work itself in my life in the coming year, but I do know that I will keep it ever in my mind as I go about my life in the next year. "Peace" will be my inspiration for 2016.

Unofficially, "Declutter" will be another word I'll keep front and center this year. Many blogs begin the new year with posts about decluttering your home, your life and your mind.

White House Black Shutters did one in 2015 (which I only just found), but Ann Marie says she's going to do it again this year. I think I'll check back on her posts to see her suggestions, but I'll be working on my own plan at the same time.

Brynwood Needleworks - Clutter

I have a genetic predisposition to hoarding. Both of my parents were "collectors", and while I do love many of the things in our home, I'm tired of them owning me.

Decluttering will steer me toward "less is more" in the new year. More time for family, friends and creating. Less time cleaning up, dusting or finding places to keep those things I no longer have to have in my life. I'm looking forward to a new year, and a new outlook.

You may even see a new look to my blog in the coming months! I've been thinking about doing a little "remodeling" for a while.

What's your word going to be for 2016? I'd love to know!

Sunday Scripture...

Brynwood Needleworks via ibibleverses.com

Sunday Scripture...

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It Is A Beauteous Evening, Calm and Free...

"It is a beauteous evening, calm and free, The holy time is quiet as a Nun Breathless with adoration; the broad sun Is sinking down in its tranquility;

The gentleness of heaven broods o'er the Sea; Listen! the mighty Being is awake, And doth with his eternal motion make A sound like thunder - everlasting.

Dear child! dear Girl! that walkest with me here, If thou appear untouched by solemn thought, Thy nature is not therefore less divine;

Thou liest in Abraham's bosom all the year; And worshipp'st at the Temple's inner shrine, God being with thee when we know it not." by William Wordsworth

Looks Like We Made It...

"But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not

even the angels in Heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father."

                                                                    - Mark 13:32

Winter has finally descended in time for Christmas.

We've seen and heard from family and friends that a lot of snow fell in the

 Midwest yesterday. If you're in the Snow Belt, please be careful as you dig

 your way out, and take extra time if you have to travel on the roadways.
If you've got a snow day, enjoy a cup of hot cocoa and a few carols.

 

We made it through the "Mayan Apocalypse", so snow should

 be a cake walk for the hearty souls who love and live in such stuff.

 I'm thinking today will be filled with decorating and a little
holiday baking here at Brynwood. Let the merriment commence!

Sunday Scripture..

Sunday Scripture...

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you:

not as the world giveth, give I unto you.
Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

- John 14:27

To all the men and women who have served
our country with unending bravery and courage...
To the countless families whose sons and daughters
made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom...

We offer our humble gratitude and eternal respect.
Because of you, we are able to sleep without fear,
speak our minds free from retribution, and
raise our families safe from harm.

Thank you!
God Bless our soldiers, past and present
and
God Bless The United States of America.