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When "Enough" Feels Impossible

Do you ever feel like you don’t have what it takes?

There are days when I wake up, consider the tasks before me, and think, “How can I possibly do this?”

Life is messy. It often feels like the world is on fire, and I’m armed with nothing but a nearly empty squirt gun. When I read the news, I see so much work that needs to be done. The world is so vast, yet I am so small. The problems in my neighborhood, my town, my state, my country, and the world are, at times, overwhelming.

There have been times in my life when, just looking at what’s happening within my own family, I don’t think I have what it takes.

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I know that as coffee drinkers we are not supposed to like Starbucks. However, I have to say that I appreciate (1) the Wifi, (2) the convenience, (3) and the dark roast. Yes, I am a Philistine.

#Wordle 1,363 2/6*

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The #OldGal heater continues, but her 3 was not able to beat my 2!

Good morning! May the audacity of grace leave you in awe today. #MorningMug

I love watching him play baseball. It is so hard to believe this is the final season.

#Wordle 1,362 5/6*

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The #OldGal posts ANOTHER 3. The heater continues!

Good morning! May you encourage another today. #MorningMug

I am trying out a new to me feature on my site, photo collections. Here’s one I just popped together for our North Carolina trip.

A window displays a logo for Tarboro Coffee House with indoor seating and potted plants visible inside.A smiling couple poses outdoors near a river with a railway bridge and trees in the background.A baseball game is underway with a pitcher mid-throw, a batter ready to hit, and an umpire and catcher positioned behind home plate.Two people are smiling and posing together at a baseball game, standing on a bleacher with the field in the background.A baseball game is taking place at night, with a batter, catcher, and umpire visible, while spectators watch from the stands.A baseball game is in progress with the batter preparing to hit and players positioned on the field.A glass of beer with a logo sits on a wooden table next to a menu.

#Wordle 1,361 3/6*

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The #OldGal also scored a 3. She’s on a heater right now!

I missed this yesterday!

#3GoodThings (March 10)

  1. I made a delicious meal.
  2. I read a fantastic book.
  3. The sunset was fire!

Good morning! May you reach out to that person who has been on your mind the last few days. #MorningMug

Do you ever read a book so timely it is almost overwhelming? Something that grabs you by the soul and says, “LOOK!”

I am experiencing that right now with this little book.

Currently reading: The Tears of Things by Richard Rohr 📚