This morning, I woke up again before the sun. It’s becoming a pattern now, this restless sleep. The temptation to give in to frustration is strong—those heavy moments when my body feels like it’s dragging through the day on a few broken hours of rest. But as I lay there, I remind myself that...

Created using: Scent of Autumn Bundle by Mystery Scraps Template: HMV-Hurting by Rachel Jefferies

While being under the weather today, I was looking at an old issue of Somerset Digital Studio (Autumn 2012) when I noticed some artwork that looked like Anna Aspnes’ products. So I began reading the article and, sure enough, the artist was using Anna’s products. Her gallery is here at...

According to my Daily Almanac Newsletter, today, September 8, 2024 is Grandparents' Day. Everyday they share a quote, poem, etc. Today's quote was the inspiration for this layout. Quote reads: Grandparents sort of sprinkle stardust over the lives of little children. —Alex Haley, American...

Done for the September ATC Member Challenge with Anne-Marie found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/atc-challenge-september-2024.40472/ I went with the seasons of life instead of nature. Quote: “Seasons vary, circumstances change, feelings fluctuate, friendships cool, friends die...

Done for the August ATC Member Challenge with Anne-Marie found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/atc-challenge-august-2024.40318/ Journaling reads: With the help of the diabetes medicine, O-Zempic, Mark has been able to lower his A1C to 6.1 and has lost about 20 lbs. He no longer...

Release This will be written for the generation to come, That a people yet to be created may praise the Lord. For He looked down from the height of His sanctuary; From heaven the Lord viewed the earth, To hear the groaning of the prisoner, To release those appointed to death, To declare the...

Done for the Momma O’s Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/vicki-stegall-designs-momma-os-september-2024-challenge.40438/ Journaling reads: I did not capture a picture of the black dress I wore to church on Sunday, September 1st, mainly because I did not realize Black...

Done for the AJ Challenge Week 1 for Sept. 2024 found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/september-art-journaling-challenge-week-1-focus.40416/ Journaling reads: More times than not I have to make myself get up in the mornings and take those first steps to better health! 8/29/24...

Done for the Rachel Jefferies Featured Product Challenge found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/2024-09-rachel-jefferies-september-2024-featured-product-challenge.40459/ Journaling reads: Phase 1 - The bushes along the whole front of the house, that were tall enough to be trees...

Be still, and know that I am God! Psalm 46:10 September 3, 2024

Done for the Anna Lift found here: https://oscraps.com/community/threads/annalift-challenge-08-23-24-09-06-24.40418/ Journaling reads: It has been such a hot summer that there have been very few opportunities to ride the Goldwing. We have been trying to ride early in the day when the...

Created using: O'Keeffe {Collection Bundle} by Mixed Media by Erin

Thallus | The Complete Mixed Collection by Rachel Jefferies pictures by me (1 is in the swimmingpool) thanks for looking

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Goal My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ. Colossians 2:2 August 18, 2024 Bridge Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God...

"Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship." These words capture the essence of what I strive for in life, yet my relationship with food complicates this pursuit. Food, for me, is both a source of immense pleasure and a source of deep...

Created using: ColorPlay Apple time All in One by Natali Design

I created this piece for the art journaling challenge, and it's definitely in a style that's quite different from what I'm used to. For me, art journals have always been more about text, with images that complement and support the words rather than stand alone. But somehow, I felt that this...