Real Love Series: Julie’s Story, Part 1

real love series

If you haven’t read the Introduction to this series, I recommend that you do. We are sharing Real Love stories. Stories that have hurt, pain but maturity and ultimately, JOY. In a culture that is so fast paced, self-focused and all about the falling in love part of our story with no concept of afterwards, we here at the Busy Nothings are striving to sit back and share from our own experiences … [Read more...]

6 days until Mom Prom!

Mom Prom

If you have followed my blog for a few years you have seen how much it has changed and evolved. There have been a lot of hard times, from Ben losing his job, health problems with Bear and dealing with his disability as well as financial issues. To look back for me is a beautiful thing. I can love and appreciate each great day like the gift that it is. I started working at CCF Brands about 2 … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday

Miracle League

Bear's first day of Miracle League baseball started Saturday! I am so thankful for those amazing people who give up their Saturday to serve and let these children experience something normal in their lives. Perhaps Bear could play on a "normal" team- but I know that his enjoyment would not be nearly as great. :) In this photo he just hit the ball and wasn't sure what to do. You can see 4 people … [Read more...]

Living Locally: The Grey Dog {Fayetteville}

greydog

Photo credit to Rebecca Pilotte PhotographyAs part of my “Living Local” series I’ve started this spring, I decided to poll my friends on Facebook and  ask others in person, what their favorite local places to shop were. Most people got excited about 1 or 2 stores and had a quick sales pitch of why they liked that place. After talking to a few hundred people who live in this area, I felt … [Read more...]