Your Cares.

Who do you go to when you are overwhelmed? When your heart is heavy? When you have too much to do? When you look around, the weeds have over taken your front walk, the dog is shedding big time,  and the house is a mess and you know you are leaving for a week in a few days ... oy.

I have a secret. It might just blow your mind.

I talk to God. Like a lot. (I don’t mean a lot sometimes, I mean a lot all of the time. Day in, day out. I have this ongoing conversation with the creator of the universe.)

I don’t pray, in the way that you might expect. I just talk. and talk, and talk. 

I tell him everything. Even though, I believe he already knows everything, I tell him anyway.

Are you feeling overwhelmed? try it, have a conversation with the creator of the universe... let him hear your heart straight from your mouth...

This verse is one of my favourites- "Cast your cares on him (tell him everything, let him know, share your heavy heart because...) he cares (loves, wants to hear it, already knows, but loves it when you take a minute to tell him) about YOU! (yup, you!)

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M.


I want to say Thank you to everyone who has donated! I will be putting up our "thermometer" with our goal and where we are at shortly! I want to send love and hugs to you all! ~Melissa 

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Oh Darling...

Let's Be Adventurers!

This wasn't really my dream as a little girl, as a little girl I wanted to be a farming artist... I still want to be a farming artists, but I guess adventures will come first.

What adventure has captured your heart? What part of the world would you like to visit, or have you visited that has your heart?

This year has been a year of adventure for Duy and I. I am so humbled and honoured when I get see how others live, how other's do life. I can't wait for next year to go to Africa and live with a group of people for a short time, and see how it will change my heart yet again...

Where does your adventuring heart take you in your dreams?

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M.

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In This Home... By Sarah Magill

This quote is on a beautiful peg board that my mom gave me- it sits in a place of honour in our home. I read it a lot. I try to live by it... the loud part, I have no problem with, the grace part is another story.

I wanted to share it with you. It was originally written by Sarah Magill for Hallmark- you can follow her on pinterest here. She is a talented and inspired woman- be inspired.

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M.

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How Appropriate.

This is my 300th post, how appropriate...

A week ago, I had been thinking about what I could do to celebrate 300, nothing came to mind, so I just left it, haven't thought about it since, until I go to post today- how serendipitous.

This morning, I was just crushing on my coffee and doing some hand lettering- and this cute little saying was born- It came from seeing a Valentine's day card that said "I like you a latte".  I turned a phrase and created a quick printable so I could share it with you guys!


Happy 300th Post DAY! Thank you for being so amazing- I like you a latte!

I hope your Tuesday is amazing!
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M.

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You are Enough.

I posted a little doodle of this on Instagram (if you aren't chilling with me yet on Instagram, you can find me here)  because I needed to hear it yesterday... I wasn't the only one.

Here are 2 beautifully simple printables to remind us, that we are enough...

Share this with those you feel need to hear it. We live in a crazy world of expectations, the fact that you are here, living and breathing means that you have a destiny and a purpose, and that you are enough. Do not strive to achieve something,  allow it to flow through you... and it will when you trust that you are enough. 

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M.

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My Mom.

So Moms, they know everything right?
The older you get the more you know this is true.

I was talking to my mom about life, how I am feeling about babies (and the lack there of in our little family life), and she said out of the blue;

"Miss, do you think you have a pride issue... maybe you are telling God what you think is best instead of thanking Him for the things you have, instead of trusting that his plan and his timing are perfect..."

Ten years ago, this would have been the beginning of a world war, now, not so much... my heart has issues- sometimes I do think I know what is best, sometimes I forget to trust God with my life, my family and my heart... She was right.  Mom was right. Mom is often right. When you have a mom who trusts God with everything, a Mom who spends countless hours on her knees praying for you, a Mom who would give anything for you... When she speaks, you listen, your heart perks up, because she not only speaks the truth of experience, she speaks God's heart... and she speaks to my heart.

Mom, I love you. This account happened today- the fact that it was just in time for Mother's day is serendipitous, not planned and not orchestrated.... but timed perfectly by my heavenly Father in whom I must place all my trust, because His ways are perfect, His plan is perfect...

I feel like I am starting my gratitude journey all over again, I got lost somewhere along the way... but I know how to get back home, I know who to trust, and I know who to thank...

Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you (1 Peter 5:7)


This is where I'm at today ... Where are you? How are you doing? 

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M.


A few more reminders that Gratitude is the right attitude :) 

My Mom's Favourite of my Prints: Gratitude! (she even gave this one to her doctor... as a reminder that Gratitude turns what you have into enough!)
Start each day with a grateful heart:
Count your blessings: 
CHOOSE JOY!

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My Cup!

My Cup Runneth over- today with coffee...
Most days with grace, peace, joy, love and hope...  (or so I try)
but today, just coffee.

Maybe after my coffee it will be running over with all of those other things :)

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M.

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They Shine For You. They do.

Look at the stars,
Look how they shine for you...

Just a reminder: You are incredible. 

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M.

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You & Me.

I made this for me. A reminder to myself and others that even though we have no children (yet)... we are a family. We are a family made up of you & me, and that is ok.

So if you need a reminder, this one is for you: If you are 2, like us... 2 people, (a child & parent, two adults, 2 siblings, 2 friends), 2 people who love each other, this one is for you- You are Family. You are okay. You are loved.

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M.

Ps. Mine is already printed and up :)

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Peace. Love. Coffee.

My posts have been rather sporadic lately- and I'm frustrated at myself for that. I returned from China all excited to get back into my routine and get a move on... and I sunk. Back to reality, back to reality, my reality... the reality that sometimes freaks me out when I think about it too much.  [about me]

So my remedy (thanks to a beautiful bag I got when I bought a new book this afternoon from Phoenix Books down on Bank street in Burlington VT.  I love you People of Burlington- I consider you my people! I feel so good there. )

The bag said:

Peace.
Love.
Books.

I said yes!

Peace.
Love.
Coffee.

I will allow myself to feel peace, I will give myself love, I will drink LOTS of coffee- because I love it.

This will be my solution :)

Sometimes life feels hard, sometimes our issues/situation/hurts feel really big, sometimes we need a new perspective... Oy. Sometimes it's not easy, but sometimes we've gotta try! Sometimes you've just gotta share-

Thanks for letting me share -  Thanks for being you, thanks for being here, and thanks for Sharing the Love.

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M.

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Happiness.

Nothing I can say adds to this at all. Denis Waitley said it best: "Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned or worn. It is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace and gratitude."
Drink it in, live it up. Be Happy.

Happy Monday!
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M.

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Because Sometimes I Need a Reminder...

I often need a reminder to keep my thoughts on positive things, don't get bogged down in negativity. (seriously!)
This one is for me! It's a reminder to keep things that are; true, honest, just, pure, lovely and good on my mind. Sweep out the crap thoughts, and keep GOOD thoughts.

Feel free to print it if you need a reminder every once in awhile too :) 
Remember you are not alone!
Please Pin this, and tweet this and share this on Facebook! I'd like to spread a little positivity today- and I NEED your help!

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M.

Oh yes, and I almost forgot- TGIF! :) Thank God It's Friday! There you go, something GOOOD to think about :)

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Now what? How about 10 FREE Facebook Cover Images?

Christmas is over,  New Year's Eve has come and gone, now what?

Well, how about some positive inspiration for the new year :)
Here are 10 Free POSITIVE Facebook Cover Images for you to choose from and enjoy!

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M.

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