Soul Goodness::PhotoJournal

Giggles, snuggles, and just plain being together have been my soul food in this season.

So calming, soothing and full of rest. 

Especially, before the little one goes to school in a week. 

BigDog and I are going to miss the full days with him. 

But the new normal holds promise for more whitespace for my soul. More of God's breathing room for my soul:

May you have many moments of soul goodness to feed your soul the rest it is craving.

Isaiah 60:2 ~ ...But God rises on you, His sunrise glory breaks over you.

Hugs from Hawaii,
Jeri

Hi Dabee. Just home from work.

This is a God only miracle. BigDog is a rescue-rehab
trained with our grandson since his birth.

Something new. He learned while I did edits. 

"Come make with me, Dabee!" When he comes home.

His new and very own safari bed. Mickey space bedding.
Saturn is his favorite.

Bedtime rituals. He asks for his bible and learns as he flips through.

He wanted to make me laugh when I wasn't feeling well.
It really worked!

One night at mall closing. This lifted my soul so high.
Strangers joined in every so often and had a blast too. 

Sipping soul good brews with Bonnie and the gang.

Take It In :: A PhotoJournal

An impromptu family park day. Well, it was only a few hours and it was a blast. Not the noisy out loud kind of 'a blast'. But, the fun and relaxing kind that fills you. After, I took these, I joined in the basketball silliness and fun.

Happy Weekend everyone. May you find many moments to take in and then join in.

Do share any of your impromptu adventures that turned out soul good. I'd love to share in it with you.

Hugs from Hawaii,
Jeri

8 of my favorites from our park adventure

Hope you enjoy them

Communities where I find refreshing each week
come on over...

You're invited to join me, my sweet friend Holley

and a few other ladies for coffee every Wednesday.

Sometimes I stop by a day or two later *blush*

Come have coffee with Bonnie over at her place

 For a good 'shot' of Faith. 

She starts each Thursdays and pours all week long.

On Fridays, Come and join me with Jen over at I Believe in Love once a month my wonderful friend Jenn from StudioJRU comes over too Share your own way of creating here.

A PhotoJournal:Together In The Rain

Something about the rain puts me in a calm mood.
Here we call it Hawaiian snow. Ha ha! I love to watch how it all starts out softly. Everything getting colored in with damp little by little. Listening to the rhythm and tone as it hits the leaves.

The heavy rainfall is another rhythmic beauty. That's one heck of a symphony to listen to.

What is the something that calms you?
You might already know what that is. If not, take notice of yourself this week. Maybe only knowing what freaks you out might help you find your calming remedy.  When you find it, bask in the peacefulness...and breathe deeply.

James 1:17 ~ Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of heavenly lights, does not change like shifting shadows.

Psalm 94:18-19 ~ When I was upset and beside myself, you calmed me down and cheered me up.

Hugs from Hawaii,
Jeri

Beads and spots. Safe in our hoodies

Blurred in the wet, windy, sunset

The golden glow and light drizzle

My loves in light and shadows

Dusk is near. One last big shine.

Warm glow. Homeward before the light is gone.

I'm having good conversations and sharing with some friends. Come on over. You're invited too.

Jen over at I Believe in Love once a month my wonderful friend Jenn from StudioJRU comes over too

You're invited to join me, my sweet friend/life coach Holley

and a few other ladies for coffee every Wednesday.

Sometimes I stop by a day or two later *blush*

Come have coffee with Bonnie over at her place

 For a good 'shot' of Faith. 

She starts on Thursdays and pours all week long.

Where I Belong ~ PhotoJournal {video}

The day before Thanksgiving I was diagnosed with Thalassemia Alpha (a blood disorder). A firm diagnosis after 7 years of not knowing.

The past few months have been a mix of emotions and thoughts. Slowly, praise and gratitude resonate for the answers that now explain lifelong symptoms.

We have navigated very choppy waters in our ocean of life changes.

This month, I can feel God anchoring me into my new normal.
My word to help me navigate smoothly is {be}:: Be in response to God for my moments needs.

I can now joyfully invite you, to join with me, in celebrating the life I can live. I pray you begin to celebrate yours as well.

Psalm 118:24 speaks to me that God has made this day too. Joys or chaos. So let us find something/someone to celebrate!


Hugs from Hawaii, 

Jeri

Music by Jenny Simmons - Where I belong

On Thursdays I Join Barista Bonnie where she brews up shots of faith. Come share a cup.