Day 17: I'm thankful for God-breathed secrets. Ben has known for most of our marriage… and I have known more recently. I've hesitated, pushed away, ran away with fingers plugged in my ears. But I've still heard the whisper. The word that scares me. That makes my heart pound and feelings of fear and inadequacy bubble to the surface. Adoption. This is it folks. Nothing has been done- … [Read more...]
Days 14,15 & 16 #30daysofThanksgiving
Day 14: I'm thankful that Ben had another birthday. Life is so precious. Somedays I get caught in the hurry and the quick of life living that I don't stop and realize how good it is to be living with those I love. There is such a delicateness- perhaps it's the fading leaves in my yard, browning, colors fading after detaching from the tree- but I feel the painful awareness that life is … [Read more...]
Day 13 #30daysofThanksgiving
Day 13: I'm thankful for my sister-in-law Harmony thinking of me when she saw a huge clearance sale on Bob's Red Mill gluten-free products and bought several dozen bags of breads, cookies, brownies, corn breads, flours, grains... Oh my. I feel rich. Biscuits yesterday, brownies today... happiness in the Clark household tonight. Served here with a buttery, almond glaze... you know... … [Read more...]
Days 11 & 12 #30daysofThanksgiving
Day 11: I'm thankful for the Arkansas Women Bloggers. {Stephanie Buckley & Beth Stephens} Simply... I would not be where I am now in my career if it wasn't for some beautiful women who took me under their wing and simply believed in me at a time that I really need someone to believe in me. I am guest posting my favorite go-to Holiday party food SOON so be checking for it! Day 12: I'm … [Read more...]