Workout number 2 for the week in the books. Sometimes, getting it done requires extra planning. #Discipline2025

Good morning! May you know the joy of someone meeting you right where you are with empathy and grace. #MorningMug

A hand is holding a mug filled with a dark beverage in a cozy living room with a lit fireplace.

#Wordle 1,403 3/6*

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I think we can officially declare the #OldGal heater over as she posts a 4 today and victory is ours for the second day in a row.

Monday workout in the books. I really hate these body weight routines. But I suppose they are good for me. #Discipline2025

A workout summary highlights exercises targeting quadriceps, chest, triceps, and abs, with visuals of different exercises, calorie count, and a reward.

I love that the weather has finally broke and golf days with my Dad have returned.

Monday mornings are some of my favorite times. There is something beautiful about the quiet reflection on the week that was and dreaming about about the week that will be.

#Wordle 1,402 5/6*

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It appears that the heater from the #OldGal has come to an end. She also scores a five today.

A quiet Easter Monday morning. May you know that the resurrected Christ meets you with you compassion, empathy, kindness, and love. #MorningMug

A black and white mug with the word, “New Zealand” on it being held in front of a cozy fire on a quiet living room.

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The #OldGal is on a heater as she posts a 3!

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The #OldGal absolutely demolished me with a 3 and then mockingly declared, “That was tricky!” 😳🙄

Good morning! May we remember today that no matter how dark the day becomes the light has already won. #MorningMug

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The #OldGal loses today with her 4! Victory is sweet!!!

When Following Jesus Demands More Than We Imagined

Have you ever been in a position where you got more than you bargained for?

It seems to happen to me every single time I start a home improvement project. I am not what one would call, “handy”. No, I can barely tell the difference between a hammer and a screwdriver. Yet, I try to fix things because that’s the reasonable thing to do. I research how on YouTube and think, “I can do this!” Then, I get into it and realize that it is not as easy or straightforward as the YouTube Pro made it look.

This also happens when I get involved in volunteering for things. Often, I find that what I sign up for is significantly more involved than I anticipated. Nine times out of ten this is due to my own assumptions and not really paying attention to what was being asked of me.

In both scenarios I find that once I’m in, walking away seems to be unreasonable.

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