Hey friends, how are you today? How was your week? We had a good week over here in my neck of the woods, it was very productive. I must admit I have not been very productive, as a matter of fact, Procrastination has been my middle name. The winter season added with the Coronavirus has taken quite a few things off our schedule, such as Awana and Sunday school to name a few but, I suppose that was needed as we lived life at the speed of light. Iβve decided to take back the reigns, as much as the Lord allows and be more proactive, by keeping a schedule, in order to get back to a routine. Prayerfully, I will continue to become more productive as time passes. How are going? What is your schedule like during these times?

We took our baby to college over the weekend.Β Β Usually this is a overnight trip because of the distance from us, but this time we decided to spend an extra day in Ohio and Iβm glad we did.Β Β Β Whenever we travel to Ohio, I like to visit the thrift stores, unfortunately we were unable to do so, this time around.Β Β But in its place, I was able to visit Springfield, which is where we stayed; at the Courtyard Springfield Downtown Marriott Hotel.Β Β The service was exemplary, the staff went above and beyond to ensure our comfort while there, the food in their restaurant was delicious, although we decided to eat in our room, becauseβ¦ well, you know.Β Β Β It was good to just take some time away to rest.Β Β Here are a few of our sights, while we were there.Β Β I definitely do recommend this hotel if ever you are in the Springfield area.Β Β Of course, this post isnβt sponsored.Β Β










How are you doing? We’re in the first month of a new year, but sometimes it feels as if we are in the thirteenth month of 2020. It’s a good time to encourage each other. Look up, friend, look up tp the God of the Universe. He is GOD and there is none like Him.


37 responses to “JOURNEY WITH ME”
Beautiful β€οΈ
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Praise the Lord
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Bless the Lord
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Praying for safety as college starts back up.
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Amen and amen ππ½ they most certainly need the protection of the Lord
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Beautiful pictures too and Iβm glad you enjoyed your little getaway and stay at the hotelπ
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We did and thankfully the hotel had very few people (good for us, but perhaps not so good for the hotel)
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True!!
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We have Awana at our church too!!β€οΈand we actually are still meeting but it definitely looks different than past years.
With your love of thrifting, have you ever heard of Closet Mentor and/or Platos Closet? (Chain second hand stores) I had the opportunity to go to those last fall in Denver and was blown away…such a treat!!!! Both are a must, but a prefer Closet Mentor!
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We do have both in our neighborhood π My favorite is Clothes Mentor, love that place, especially when they have a sale ππ. As a matter of fact, I have thrift haul coming up πππ
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πππlove it!!
Theyβre both five hours from where I live but the little local thrift stores here where I live sometimes have some good clothing treasures!!β€οΈ
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Thrifting is my happy time π₯°π₯°
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Yes, it feels like the 13th month of 2020.
This βlong haulβ with the pandemic is wearing on me, Brenda. Routine is my friend, however.
God Bless.
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Thatβs what I need to get back to, my routine. I need it, the problem is trying not to be too rigid with my schedule. I am trying for balance πGod bless you
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I love the photos Brenda! Such a beautiful winter wonderland! We don’t get snow in our area being on the coast next to the Pacific Ocean. So I so enjoy photos of snow when I see them.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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π₯°π₯° oh boy I must admit days when itβs freezing and chilly, I envy you and the coast. This morning it was 12Β°F. Thatβs too cold π₯Ά God bless you
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I talked with a good friend in Ohio this week. She just took her daughter back to Ohio State University over the weekend.
That bug finally caught me. I’m recovered, though I still tire easily, so I am just doing the most important things and I know that everything else will wait. Next week is going to be even better. Life is a blessing, and God is so very good.
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Amen ππ½ I must admit although weβve not (yet) had the bug, 2020 has really taught to value life and appreciate friendships. God bless you
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I think there might be a Springfield in every state π Glad you enjoyed your trip!
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πππ I know you are right about that! But this Springfield OH was beautiful βΊοΈ
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You could have enjoyed camping in a nearby park lol
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πππ I donβt think so; I love being warm
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Procrastination is my middle name! π I am working on it though. Keeping a schedule helps some, except when babies decide that sleeping is optional, lol. Then any schedule I was attempting to keep goes right out the window! Thank God for homeschooling and flexibility though! π God Bless!
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Amen ππ½ thatβs the beauty of homeschool, I loved the flexibility, especially when the girls had enough, plus the various avenues to learn was pretty good too. I do need to do better with my schedule. Iβm either too rigid or Iβm not at all. May the Lord bless us
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Amen! Look up! Iβm glad you got some relaxation time in Springfield. That is so important!
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It was very needful, especially for my husband. He needed that time away ππbut we certainly had a wonderful time together. God bless you.
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Such lovely views. Good to know you enjoyed the stop over. π
And yes to looking up to Him. π
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Amen ππ½ our God is good π
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Thank you for sharing Springfield with us!
I’m looking forward to maybe some slower days. Things keep popping up on our calendar, and we go, go, go do them. I’m made of slower stuff, I guess. I’m very grateful, though, that the things we do are enjoyable.
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I actually do prefer routines, I canβt seem to function properly if events and activities are not scheduled. And the problem is, I do not schedule them in….
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We normally have a loose schedule but this last year has made it even easier to procrastinate.
Iβm glad you had a safe trip and it looked like an enjoyable one, too! Your pictures are beautiful.
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Thank you ππ½ we had a really good time. I am trying to do better ππ
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It is a blessing you get to do these things for/with your children. I look forward to those days while I enjoy these days.
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They are all mostly good days, especially when you remember them. ππ
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