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Great things take time. Growing. Healing. Achieving your dreams. It all takes time and effort. Be patient with yourself. Question of the day… ⁃ What’s something that made you smile today? Answer… ⁃ A quiet moment of peace in the middle of exhaustion. Even when the night felt long, there was still comfort in knowing I made it through another day. Verse: ⁃ “Come to me, all you who are weary…

Self-confidence is a superpower. Once you start to believe in yourself, miracles start happening. Question of the Day…⁃ What areas of my life am I trusting God to grow and transform? Answer…⁃ I am trusting Him with my family, my purpose, and the path ahead, believing that every step is guided and meaningful. Verse:⁃ “Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with…

There’s so much power in believing things will work out, even when you have no idea how or when. You just have to trust that they will. Thoughts… Question of the Day: What’s one thing you’re choosing to trust God with today, even if you can’t see how it will work out? Answer: I’m choosing to trust that rest and strength will come. I’ve been running on empty, but I believe God is working…

I’m overwhelmed with joy… William “Grats” Reed Something I never thought possible has become a reality. Today, I discovered a photo of Grandma Phoebe’s dad, My Great Grandfather, William ‘Grats’ Reed. Crying tears of joy and gratitude 😭

Just a reminder that nostalgia is proof you’re living a life worth living, and it is a privilege to long for your own memories. May 1st, 2026 Question of the Day: What family story or memory are you grateful for today, even if it comes with a few mysteries? Answer: Verse: I’m grateful for the rich puzzle of my family tree — especially the intriguing Cole side. This week I’ve been untangling…

Remember… No amount of worrying can change the future, and no amount of regret can change the past. You only have right now. April 29th, 2026 Question of the Day: What is one thing you can release today — a worry, regret, or distraction — so you can fully embrace right now? Answer: I’m releasing the pressure to solve every family tree mystery today. I love chasing those brick walls, but…

Feed it hope.Feed it truth.Feed it love. April 22, 2026 Question of the DayWhen have you gone out of your way to avoid doing something difficult? How did it work out? AnswerOh, constantly. I am basically an Olympic-level avoider. If procrastination were a sport, I’d have sponsorships. But hey—even when I fail, at least I gave it a GO… eventually… after snacks… and a detour… and probably a…

What you are calling “stuck” might actually be a quiet invitation to rest. Sometimes the best thing for your future is to stop forcing and just trust the timing of your life. April 9th, 2026 Question of the Day: What cleansing — physical, mental, or spiritual — do you want or need to enjoy this season of life? I need a good mental and spiritual cleansing right now. My mind has been cluttered…

Walk Away! April 10th, 2026 Question of the Day: What is a skill you wish you had? What steps can you take this week toward learning it? I wish I had the skill of true rest — the kind where my mind actually stops racing and my body fully relaxes. I’m good at doing, but terrible at being still without guilt. This week I’m going to try one small thing: setting my phone aside for 30 minutes each…

Just breathe… Posted on Saturday, April 11th, 2026 Question of the Day: What area of weakness in your life causes you to feel insecure? Answer: In 2023 I said it was “rhetorically relevant information on my account” — meaning I still had a lot of work to do in some areas of my whole being. That still feels true. I struggle with feeling “enough” — whether it’s my energy, my appearance, my…

The garden may be slower work now, but the sunshine on your face, the soil under your fingers, the quiet satisfaction of tending what you love—that’s the real richness. You don’t have to do it all. Just be present for what you can. That’s a beautiful life. 🌱☀️ Posted on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026 Question of the Day: What challenging task have you faced recently? Answer: Gardening. The…

Some of the best days aren’t flashy—they’re simple. A shared meal, a quiet evening, the comfort of someone who knows you well. You don’t have to chase complicated joy. The real kind is often waiting in the ordinary moments. Slow down. Notice them. Live your way, with the people who feel like home. You deserve that kind of happiness. ☀️❤️ Posted on Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 Question of the…

I’d Choose You Again! Anthony surprised me again this year with a dozen roses for our 47th anniversary. This time, three of them are yellow—bright and sunny among the red. I love them even more because they feel personal, like a little extra thoughtfulness tucked in with the tradition. 47 years. That’s a lot of ordinary Tuesdays, shared laughs, quiet mornings, and faithful love. Through…

After all these years, Anthony and I don’t always need many words. A look, a touch, a shared silence — that’s enough. True understanding is one of the sweetest gifts God gives in marriage. Treasure it. Cherish the people who “get” you without explanation. That’s rare and beautiful. 🕊️❤️ Posted on Monday, April 6th, 2026 Question of the Day: What does true understanding look like in your…

The tomb is empty.Hope is alive.Whatever feels dead or dormant in your life today—God is still in the business of resurrection.Hold on.New life is on its way.Happy Easter, dear one. 🌷🕊️ Posted on Sunday, April 5th, 2026 Question of the Day: What are you most thankful for this Easter season? Answer: Celebrating Resurrection Sunday with our church family and so many of our own family present. It…

You don’t have to have it all together to feel at home in your own skin. The kindest thing you can do is make peace with the woman you are today—flaws, growth, tiredness, and all. That inner peace is the truest home you’ll ever have. You’re already enough. Come home to yourself. 🕊️❤️ #WillowBlueCottage #InnerHomecoming Posted on Saturday, April 4th, 2026 Question of the Day: In what ways…

Gratitude doesn’t erase the hard things, but it changes how we carry them. Even on tired, heavy mornings, there’s something to be thankful for—a warm bed, coffee, a new aloe plant, a husband who loves you, a God who never leaves. Start there. Watch how it shifts the day. ☀️❤️ #WillowBlueCottage #WakeUpGrateful Posted on Friday, April 3rd, 2026 Question of the Day: What could you eliminate…