tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28095233007452738482024-03-06T22:33:46.197-05:00Precious MomentsAshleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.comBlogger547125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-17966343284707850442024-01-17T08:00:00.001-05:002024-01-17T08:00:00.146-05:0010 Lessons from College <div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"> Hello friends!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><div style="text-align: center;">Here's 10 lessons I learned from college. Maybe they can be an
encouragement to you today.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div> <span style="color: #073763;">1. Ministry happens in the context of relationships.<br /></span><span style="color: #4c1130;">2. Time is short, so enjoy the season of life you’re in
right now. Don’t always be looking toward the next season and miss the
blessings of the current season you’re in.</span><br /> <span style="color: #660000;">3. Have a routine of set sleep.</span><br /><span style="color: #073763;">4. Don’t wait till last minute to do things.</span><br /><span style="color: #274e13;">5. Prioritize relationships.</span><br /><span style="color: #4c1130;">6. Get out of your comfort zone and meet new people.
Somebody is probably waiting for you to reach out to him.</span><br /><span style="color: #20124d;">7. Have your time with God every day no matter what.</span><br />8.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="color: #0c343d;">You can NOT trust
your feelings, and there are absolutes.</span><br /> 9. <span style="color: #274e13;">Encouragement and healing go together. When people serve,
life is no longer meaningless.</span><br />10.<span style="color: #660000;"> Focus on the blessings, good things. It’s easy to find
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-35652897894884496482024-01-12T14:39:00.002-05:002024-01-12T14:41:19.544-05:00Endings & Beginnings<p><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"> Life is full of endings and beginnings. They're a part of life,
but it can be hard to adjust to new things, especially for someone like me who doesn’t necessarily like
a lot of change. The college chapter of my life is closed. It was great while
it lasted, and I have so many precious memories from my time there. Now I’m in a
new chapter. In November, my friend from Honduras (her family are missionaries
there) told me about another missionary family about five hours away from her
that needed a 1<sup>st</sup> grade teacher for their school. Long story short,
I started praying about it and God opened my heart and the door to go to
Honduras. I’ve read countless books about {mostly} foreign missionaries through
the years and have always admired their tenacity to follow God wherever he lead
them. Even though I've always been open to being a foreign missionary, I never actually thought that would be a part of my life. But now, here I am. A real live missionary, as the missionary lady told
me when she picked me up at the airport. :) I arrived here on January 4<sup>th</sup> and
started teaching school on Monday, the 8<sup>th</sup>. Since being here, I’ve learned so much about
teaching, about Hondurans, and about this beautiful country. My 9 little
students already have my heart – I love them so much and am praying for two
kid’s salvations. The rest of them are saved. I don’t have wifi at my house,
only at the school, so I won’t be able to post as much as I’d like. But I do
hope to pop in every so often to say hi and write a short update. Honduras is
quite different than the United States, but I love it. Serving God and
following him wherever he leads won’t always be easy, but it will ALWAYS be
worth it. So my encouragement to you today is this: Keep serving, keep
following. Don’t give up even if there’s opposition and people are against you.
Just keep doing every day what you know God wants you to do. There’s nothing
better than having perfect peace in your heart that you’re exactly where God
wants you. Sure everyone’s job will look different. But God uses people in all
places to spread the light of the gospel and his love. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;">Lamentations 3:51 ~ <i>Mine eye affecteth mine heart...</i></span><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia; text-align: left;"> </span></p>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-45583587939330117662023-12-06T22:20:00.000-05:002023-12-06T22:20:46.071-05:00Polished Rocks<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9dqfaAI4v_R1lCXXUEK9fs2LTR0emqKWH0ntasbnbMKncO6jZz6XM_D7atLIQg_Uomhj1PSUYNk4twQ6qRRiaCD-zUx4GU8Wg0TxNlEiEmgc3DnPXmxAOKfqWlUeV8wlZQEq0jPFXlB64t4GiVZc30KaVHBEtXhYkOkSsPuj-X7mPTLRRMK7KnxhgQ4/s5184/IMG_0002%5B1%5D.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY9dqfaAI4v_R1lCXXUEK9fs2LTR0emqKWH0ntasbnbMKncO6jZz6XM_D7atLIQg_Uomhj1PSUYNk4twQ6qRRiaCD-zUx4GU8Wg0TxNlEiEmgc3DnPXmxAOKfqWlUeV8wlZQEq0jPFXlB64t4GiVZc30KaVHBEtXhYkOkSsPuj-X7mPTLRRMK7KnxhgQ4/w320-h213/IMG_0002%5B1%5D.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Recently I received a green, polished rock. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;">It may seem like an odd token, but every time I look at it, I'm reminded of God's faithfulness (specifically in this chapter of my life that's about to close) and that he isn't finished with me yet. Nor is he finished with you, friend. He's working to smooth out the rough edges so one day we'll be smooth, polished rocks. He is faithful to finish the work he started in us. He's in the refining process, and even though it's not always fun, it's necessary. Philippians 1:6 says, "Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:"</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;">God can take what we are with all our pain and imperfections and make us what he wants us to be. The end result is more valuable than any comfort or absence of problems. Romans 8:28 says, "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Sometimes it takes the hard things to change into what we should be. And oh, how thankful I am that God isn't finished with me yet. I'm reminded of this song, 'He Didn't Throw the Clay Away.'</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;">He is the potter, and I am the clay. </span></i></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;">Molded in his image, he wants me to stay. </span></i></div><i><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;">When I stumble and fall, and my vessel breaks,</span></i></div></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;">He just picks up the pieces, he doesn't throw the clay away.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;">Over and over, he molds me and makes me.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;">Into his likeness, he fashions the clay. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;">A vessel of honor, I am today,</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;">All because Jesus didn't throw the clay away. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;">Do you have a token of God's faithfulness in your life? What reminds you that he's still working on you? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-14609959188361878342023-11-23T08:30:00.001-05:002023-11-23T08:30:00.171-05:00Wishing You the Happiest of Thanksgivings! <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"> <span>Happy Thanksgiving friend! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMV5OzPCxhXPLnv0K8VWtM2sdZj2lJkQe0afCksGuog4MwN0XPFGSOmk9jydtOGn-bKbvHSheS1kpTaSA1aNjA6SxdjHoovhzmFD6rKq4C0lnfGcajUhJu-7WAYnASUK7_f6_t0SH8Str33jL7KvG4OzR-F10hP1oYWaHAJAElBtwy7cisBs8nCwXi68U/s5184/IMG_9699.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMV5OzPCxhXPLnv0K8VWtM2sdZj2lJkQe0afCksGuog4MwN0XPFGSOmk9jydtOGn-bKbvHSheS1kpTaSA1aNjA6SxdjHoovhzmFD6rKq4C0lnfGcajUhJu-7WAYnASUK7_f6_t0SH8Str33jL7KvG4OzR-F10hP1oYWaHAJAElBtwy7cisBs8nCwXi68U/w400-h266/IMG_9699.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">I hope you have a wonderful time celebrating Thanksgiving with family and/or friends. As we reflect on this day, what is something you're especially thankful for? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">I'm so thankful for God's goodness and constant faithfulness in my own life. I'm thankful for not only the sunshiny days that God allows, but also for the stormy days. Even through storms, God brings blessings, and he always remains the same. He's enriched my life with so many sweet gifts, and I'm so glad we get to take a day to pause and remember. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;">Isaiah 51:6 says, "Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished." I read this verse today and it reminded me of the constancy of God. The heavens, earth, and those that live on earth will fade away, but God's salvation and righteousness will remain forever. What an awesome promise! </span></div><span style="color: #783f04;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>"Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest home. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>All is safely gathered in, ere the winter storms begin.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>God our Maker doth provide for our wants to be supplied. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>Come to God's own temple, come; raise the song of harvest home."</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>"Praise God from whom all blessings flow.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>Praise him, all creatures here below. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>Praise him above, ye heav'nly host. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i>Amen. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><i><b><br /></b></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>Isaiah 25:1</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #783f04;"><b>O LORD, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth. </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-5233357513900465222023-11-17T23:04:00.003-05:002023-11-17T23:36:14.988-05:00Cincinnati, Ohio Trip ~ July 2023<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Here's the next installment of the summer Kentucky adventures. :) </span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #073763;">On the 12th of July, my friend Debby and I drove to Cincinnati, Ohio to explore. We parked and walked along the river, then over a bridge. Enjoy this chronological picture journey of our day. 🙂 (Remember you can click on any picture to enlarge.) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimC1vAX6bDnEiRYoU037X16UiI_Q8qVOBIlLNTUYQ9G683DKtZu1p_IOIv6TJ9Cn0oExeOKWeKKS5VxInfFaVTixT4p1p-N3XhgpHBLN76c8im0dyi2lcglX8YrU65VEkbC21fvilyTt9ALeMsQE7xG_12P0jeu1pC8zu9TzH2uRKMUaqFNtYnbA8GVno/s5184/IMG_8922.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimC1vAX6bDnEiRYoU037X16UiI_Q8qVOBIlLNTUYQ9G683DKtZu1p_IOIv6TJ9Cn0oExeOKWeKKS5VxInfFaVTixT4p1p-N3XhgpHBLN76c8im0dyi2lcglX8YrU65VEkbC21fvilyTt9ALeMsQE7xG_12P0jeu1pC8zu9TzH2uRKMUaqFNtYnbA8GVno/s320/IMG_8922.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkifVd4-f7X255pZZQJozMk2KscFLU92sjYDOvzwRndQVDJbMMzP3yVW99RbQJApY5E-tKl8LKKKtdz6eoQ29yhwiJZpv45qPQYLOst-oQwmtsZJ7kOX55VButOADwtn75QGDSTYXr3E-h2OjVPxYjV39BydRKFMR6TnbNqijuqNkL5tXejr7_MYV5vuM/s6032/20230712_114856.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1232" data-original-width="6032" height="81" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkifVd4-f7X255pZZQJozMk2KscFLU92sjYDOvzwRndQVDJbMMzP3yVW99RbQJApY5E-tKl8LKKKtdz6eoQ29yhwiJZpv45qPQYLOst-oQwmtsZJ7kOX55VButOADwtn75QGDSTYXr3E-h2OjVPxYjV39BydRKFMR6TnbNqijuqNkL5tXejr7_MYV5vuM/w400-h81/20230712_114856.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdIyTOzLCp_kU5fLf6ISM-LEeB0vUol9mazeS-4GgINOBydt5iG8qiWUeL-jZ2unNRDKD5vQIK0xpPZE8wLpSrl8kkRo-xnn-Il1WVnW9y9nmazUvmLUSoKXNutf-1NcAAezOptenWdnwhXlcJcPZ8T94ub5QFRKj2rwX8mKnUtgwve8IPDqDvvyw-tI/s5184/IMG_8919.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdIyTOzLCp_kU5fLf6ISM-LEeB0vUol9mazeS-4GgINOBydt5iG8qiWUeL-jZ2unNRDKD5vQIK0xpPZE8wLpSrl8kkRo-xnn-Il1WVnW9y9nmazUvmLUSoKXNutf-1NcAAezOptenWdnwhXlcJcPZ8T94ub5QFRKj2rwX8mKnUtgwve8IPDqDvvyw-tI/s320/IMG_8919.JPG" width="213" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">"American Queen Paddlewheel"</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #073763;">The American Queen paddlewheel is a tribute to the grandest steamboat ever built. The American Queen was constructed during 1995 by the Delta Queen Steamboat Company, which traces its roots back to the Green Line Steamers founded in 1890. The centerpiece of the National Steamboat Monument is an exact replica of the three-story paddlewheel steamboat in the world. Cincinnati continues to welcome the Delta Queen Steamboat Company tourist boats throughout the spring, summer, and fall each year. </span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15aDtAtYgThYq_MLcTovi9zkQ4jJTOGcBtXcEfTFRBZNMg8bNivAzBqivy6ROdSGXxcW50kTJsR-c9AgPCFYngY6asbobLmYhbUonPYhWXzE98TACnx3_MPvs5FdWEGXe9kzsOCQPMAuZhuuu8LVl2yGfMbXby-nxpbKF5F_KxE9pQOMQO8YcgQkopBo/s5184/IMG_8925.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj15aDtAtYgThYq_MLcTovi9zkQ4jJTOGcBtXcEfTFRBZNMg8bNivAzBqivy6ROdSGXxcW50kTJsR-c9AgPCFYngY6asbobLmYhbUonPYhWXzE98TACnx3_MPvs5FdWEGXe9kzsOCQPMAuZhuuu8LVl2yGfMbXby-nxpbKF5F_KxE9pQOMQO8YcgQkopBo/s320/IMG_8925.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Our first stop was to walk the John Roebling Suspension Bridge. You can see it off in the distance in the picture. It spans the Ohio river, connecting Cincinnati, Ohio and Covington, Kentucky.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekMzX49eHhn5g10klOdVZXK6R5zH9S3dj72A3ulLw2iki1lkeb8N6COc6EBqGS6MzgEWa80DL1HClu94lVC_RXQPCH8IDSS0bxx_LB60iOcQj23P5DWsW771oNxrVReOf2Gwnj2b4yrlAGriuaVGmi_gNYTU6372KYfA2dWNhEgTCsAaPATWU1gl1tks/s5184/IMG_8927.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhekMzX49eHhn5g10klOdVZXK6R5zH9S3dj72A3ulLw2iki1lkeb8N6COc6EBqGS6MzgEWa80DL1HClu94lVC_RXQPCH8IDSS0bxx_LB60iOcQj23P5DWsW771oNxrVReOf2Gwnj2b4yrlAGriuaVGmi_gNYTU6372KYfA2dWNhEgTCsAaPATWU1gl1tks/s320/IMG_8927.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">A bit of history at this place. </span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOqnJbLbgVbWcC2qbyMGrPjvwm6XuvxIo0vB7dMQuFe8BTrSXLTpUKFllWGqts8vnrImgFnQvIWWcR2B6Ie2RkzE822fSvb2amCGWREsyjQxKr3S53hxHwT8EYaEVttfY8fdt9Jn4Ke1uM3ce46cHwi16zUEZSyVOYkQdeT0sv-IBg1cBKYlp_H8r2X8/s5184/IMG_8923.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPOqnJbLbgVbWcC2qbyMGrPjvwm6XuvxIo0vB7dMQuFe8BTrSXLTpUKFllWGqts8vnrImgFnQvIWWcR2B6Ie2RkzE822fSvb2amCGWREsyjQxKr3S53hxHwT8EYaEVttfY8fdt9Jn4Ke1uM3ce46cHwi16zUEZSyVOYkQdeT0sv-IBg1cBKYlp_H8r2X8/s320/IMG_8923.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizOigTcX4L_LOK-C1zwhI53yVLDydaOrDKP5Jt-CGXOVfTSuWeZuX7g3B8h6d8jV4qgz9OWdMxVaD3HutKWpSe1C7za06-7C9s1Q9dzNaTbNAtUdGpfH0QDChxYqNxMtN5956A5Q8aM0QQvKAkSbhbkF0A9CG0SWuUWYGxP2FchOn2-Gv-LTfjroH1fTU/s5184/IMG_8932.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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a piece of history with a date and title attached to it. This first one was called The Great Buffalo Road: 1800 B.C. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6CpxONqkO5jRZoc2-1fEjhDydE5XJPeAZ_4QusG-Q6SXX1_OgQduxMcUj-87rXGibpaoZO1cP54WmULRi7_HvpkqcRnIsKwXibyCVtR_IPpzCgbFJuMV2Sak04EwqwiWROt_kd4AJPqie5uz15UMii0gYs91B-YKNnL8PMZtXBwKquXoi_KSlvZe2bLs/s5184/IMG_8963.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6CpxONqkO5jRZoc2-1fEjhDydE5XJPeAZ_4QusG-Q6SXX1_OgQduxMcUj-87rXGibpaoZO1cP54WmULRi7_HvpkqcRnIsKwXibyCVtR_IPpzCgbFJuMV2Sak04EwqwiWROt_kd4AJPqie5uz15UMii0gYs91B-YKNnL8PMZtXBwKquXoi_KSlvZe2bLs/s320/IMG_8963.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">1782</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"> G. Rogers Clark, Simon Keinton, & Daniel Boone: Meeting at the Point</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaucxTMKEmhZP9xy6eKGp5emIDibsiMw_vnRhOnT3HgIodgC5H1WXB9wPlYC5fOMl52Vqxz1qRl0183YznuFYyOAYy7PXPuqdSu03brsy8ODWE9ptxD73UqC99TnKMZne5L08JepvYAVCPkl-DNbdSgrgrQZexwHdPwe1b8MlCQ9EexKJHYEWefrLRXb0/s5184/IMG_8967.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaucxTMKEmhZP9xy6eKGp5emIDibsiMw_vnRhOnT3HgIodgC5H1WXB9wPlYC5fOMl52Vqxz1qRl0183YznuFYyOAYy7PXPuqdSu03brsy8ODWE9ptxD73UqC99TnKMZne5L08JepvYAVCPkl-DNbdSgrgrQZexwHdPwe1b8MlCQ9EexKJHYEWefrLRXb0/s320/IMG_8967.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">1805</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Kennedy's Ferry</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSMD3MGbDldhNmW28yxMpI6-9zXF2ibUQR7lc-86eTdS9evCqyknvWcVF34sZOOYrK5Kb81TrymMNeIJIQHk-VutZocPn3ZgsRBDkVyF-deM7Fv9sGhOhHRTyy08c1twpzbfsWMK98FkN7BxEA_CgXcIXhYTthDzFLqNwSHuOXvQlw7XcwnhxtgebR3I/s5184/IMG_8968.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNSMD3MGbDldhNmW28yxMpI6-9zXF2ibUQR7lc-86eTdS9evCqyknvWcVF34sZOOYrK5Kb81TrymMNeIJIQHk-VutZocPn3ZgsRBDkVyF-deM7Fv9sGhOhHRTyy08c1twpzbfsWMK98FkN7BxEA_CgXcIXhYTthDzFLqNwSHuOXvQlw7XcwnhxtgebR3I/s320/IMG_8968.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">1856</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">The Flight of the Garner Family</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFw3nv6u52KpjaTJd4l0Yl1EmPZZvrnqxjmK9ZEJ9PD-tOPLTgxXNrigOBeAJRW78Yb65D76n07oQIkW3GR5D0zfohHZCd1m8FH3j8QQYChbd6Ua_WD7T5P9AzLlenrahqrm7g4YLarVEfUEEgPWDa0wdqJS_VVhUf8cexG4DLDE7o2RjpBGbHCCcn6EI/s5184/IMG_8970.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFw3nv6u52KpjaTJd4l0Yl1EmPZZvrnqxjmK9ZEJ9PD-tOPLTgxXNrigOBeAJRW78Yb65D76n07oQIkW3GR5D0zfohHZCd1m8FH3j8QQYChbd6Ua_WD7T5P9AzLlenrahqrm7g4YLarVEfUEEgPWDa0wdqJS_VVhUf8cexG4DLDE7o2RjpBGbHCCcn6EI/s320/IMG_8970.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">1862</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Pontoon Bridge</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg991q5PZ9CAyQYZuItbWDulDzRZfy-gN93ZYuABRcRgYhfKOIaGdwy_IVG1dqw4ctMXFGrX1LnAjiXEFJZ7u-vEUgc91L3ppnJbbf2dV2749xh07gLr0OPdAVm9pFoveHqd2KkUJzkC3_n5rVpCkF6rU2848eV-vj9x1IbbH070zNid39baWd4Qy5EA_Q/s5184/IMG_8973.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg991q5PZ9CAyQYZuItbWDulDzRZfy-gN93ZYuABRcRgYhfKOIaGdwy_IVG1dqw4ctMXFGrX1LnAjiXEFJZ7u-vEUgc91L3ppnJbbf2dV2749xh07gLr0OPdAVm9pFoveHqd2KkUJzkC3_n5rVpCkF6rU2848eV-vj9x1IbbH070zNid39baWd4Qy5EA_Q/s320/IMG_8973.JPG" width="213" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Jacob Price ~ African American Community Leader</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9QzXrHSn7SYx39TcYKPdn1mHRXWBwNdd0OhovdWCrGAQhwBzZuj4d5ZM8F36-ov2YTfVJDHWWOKLYk1bNsrk0MDdslvr2EImTduzAo1gqymhJvlwYKTZlw4hL_8wwTNg-goFwNmuqzWLo3gLtkLhNAo-btUfObnbk4YCvllwGb-CapYeJBYszHSTp8qI/s320/IMG_8987.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">1913</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">"Play Ball" ~ The City of Covington</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7vnDbJ29fY2M9Wpguh8iOWIil2r6DJiNAWX2htJ_LB79imTqpLXgP8aJmQxzJOg6iVzqWgsds2UycVC3jvJr_819t-ecausgjs9H9B0XLyWoC7KFywayRFgkZsI1AgaqPqzJIOu-pCdmvQsqSFom2PLBDOTl9f8R0_fmNnx3-cBeVJMmd6YlhOZm2x4/s5184/IMG_8988.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ7vnDbJ29fY2M9Wpguh8iOWIil2r6DJiNAWX2htJ_LB79imTqpLXgP8aJmQxzJOg6iVzqWgsds2UycVC3jvJr_819t-ecausgjs9H9B0XLyWoC7KFywayRFgkZsI1AgaqPqzJIOu-pCdmvQsqSFom2PLBDOTl9f8R0_fmNnx3-cBeVJMmd6YlhOZm2x4/s320/IMG_8988.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">1914</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Centennial </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxzhjrQK14t31yz0cWcLP-qRXQ8djsNDGPZju7M8XYDkjisJWIY2JhxY1e-ihb5Jf8DoVaF4hTtgb69cP6UwuYFQ456pCXyMbuj7wIzUrXZEPAEBgFhcmSSuSmfQCvCuq8mT3i_eXARqFD66daOiSXFmCyee00cxReK8JN9ogQHROFgn0uQ3Il-y532M/s5184/IMG_8991.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdxzhjrQK14t31yz0cWcLP-qRXQ8djsNDGPZju7M8XYDkjisJWIY2JhxY1e-ihb5Jf8DoVaF4hTtgb69cP6UwuYFQ456pCXyMbuj7wIzUrXZEPAEBgFhcmSSuSmfQCvCuq8mT3i_eXARqFD66daOiSXFmCyee00cxReK8JN9ogQHROFgn0uQ3Il-y532M/s320/IMG_8991.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">1922</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Daniel C. Beard: Founder of Boy Scouts of America</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ja7cBZeWb4bb5VPT4Xh1BQHsqEOG5aO7FL6MzOcMMTxouVa6vUC7LAuu3UPCjmPkpxTmlL7mWprPgOL6Rzd-4aQX5knPZaHvw-gRgu6QgLsu6CZOayU9rEh0OHpo2Coyckd-gRDTCc_GQzWmTC5jwDQ9K17OBqoYtmgNPcFja3MxKdhssc37ZbXMNJw/s5184/IMG_8993.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9ja7cBZeWb4bb5VPT4Xh1BQHsqEOG5aO7FL6MzOcMMTxouVa6vUC7LAuu3UPCjmPkpxTmlL7mWprPgOL6Rzd-4aQX5knPZaHvw-gRgu6QgLsu6CZOayU9rEh0OHpo2Coyckd-gRDTCc_GQzWmTC5jwDQ9K17OBqoYtmgNPcFja3MxKdhssc37ZbXMNJw/s320/IMG_8993.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">1937 Flood</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLeKDd1kJPcumMmGcDuTl5CMfEwq9EHsr8VqL-ljWyo_HBkwKFwF3UtSsdI4shbaPTy83hfz-w8RIrxIexikzXKvb4eQoXl7b5L73MnVY14NK8wyNDalHT-krdmKhyphenhyphendKgb5Q2l9wYXh4l9sS5t9kPmIg5qXs9yM2Rr56JLHVt-Am0WwfTHuqY1wz7Ohk/s5184/IMG_8997.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqLeKDd1kJPcumMmGcDuTl5CMfEwq9EHsr8VqL-ljWyo_HBkwKFwF3UtSsdI4shbaPTy83hfz-w8RIrxIexikzXKvb4eQoXl7b5L73MnVY14NK8wyNDalHT-krdmKhyphenhyphendKgb5Q2l9wYXh4l9sS5t9kPmIg5qXs9yM2Rr56JLHVt-Am0WwfTHuqY1wz7Ohk/s320/IMG_8997.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">1951</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Devou Park</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkL7O22AQU9n3OhUYu193-Voum5lEJjFsE9KMG4A2wHSm-cGlU9rC2Av53nmsdy1w5F9kVidgtBj0Au4TVlacr9zA_TowXEBNwwzNVN6zfTqhhx1-kJe0WxfbTGn7w0T96oHsh68BSo4PS-o-z_Ae7uqUVx_Ck2j6Q6t6O9oL9-166VzTzHy060HNtA3o/s5184/IMG_9000.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkL7O22AQU9n3OhUYu193-Voum5lEJjFsE9KMG4A2wHSm-cGlU9rC2Av53nmsdy1w5F9kVidgtBj0Au4TVlacr9zA_TowXEBNwwzNVN6zfTqhhx1-kJe0WxfbTGn7w0T96oHsh68BSo4PS-o-z_Ae7uqUVx_Ck2j6Q6t6O9oL9-166VzTzHy060HNtA3o/s320/IMG_9000.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">2008</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Covington Riverfront Tall Stacks Celebration</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKFgzRagGe-AyzB_1G1FZEGCW05DLJbx0lbNXQYgLF3qnrcv03McbZOZMC962Mk9xDnrKiKQn_ukZInw0RVn1QMVrUBMOpX2rcj7el0lqzXNZWK0KPBpAZy09adLtd1wjrGY31Ad_Ig9G6N1iMVy_iY61g01nYupRyRudPf2lIuYAFlS4qJFOJV2-E3o/s5184/IMG_9023.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvKFgzRagGe-AyzB_1G1FZEGCW05DLJbx0lbNXQYgLF3qnrcv03McbZOZMC962Mk9xDnrKiKQn_ukZInw0RVn1QMVrUBMOpX2rcj7el0lqzXNZWK0KPBpAZy09adLtd1wjrGY31Ad_Ig9G6N1iMVy_iY61g01nYupRyRudPf2lIuYAFlS4qJFOJV2-E3o/s320/IMG_9023.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">John A. Roebling: Designer of the Covington Cincinnati Suspension Bridge.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Amos Schinkle: Financier </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzV0pj5AZ7YUrFI7-bQQmlGW9ZmhtXwtYlowvh2uyQ5boRYnojCZe9bGbKrjA5wef508q2fkzPKB9m-mQ5_PlFjwyXhAfLPgUZ5U0QGD7a-iFOYfPxkm0ZCrt8KLClIFAK7IZLpNMsze_jgpUrlIxowX-qKlGUaw_EM9MdskElLBl9slPqqlmHEbsH-ko/s5184/IMG_9007.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzV0pj5AZ7YUrFI7-bQQmlGW9ZmhtXwtYlowvh2uyQ5boRYnojCZe9bGbKrjA5wef508q2fkzPKB9m-mQ5_PlFjwyXhAfLPgUZ5U0QGD7a-iFOYfPxkm0ZCrt8KLClIFAK7IZLpNMsze_jgpUrlIxowX-qKlGUaw_EM9MdskElLBl9slPqqlmHEbsH-ko/s320/IMG_9007.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQZS4KhhWEUUIYoxIm_yLu9idLRDT3bVSkC6towPPz5NL1MvfXINxBsJ5T8b_DgC8rLg0FNjMokbjvxvoe_2aENL6ebhqOLMlVQZ8wGeHrUgpo2Hkqzd3SLtMuQ29iY9TxS2WuAL8s7N7lAkeDCPMTmhf5cPkOgONz08IS8qJu8q-pdgq14aVeMcixVs/s5184/IMG_9026.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBQZS4KhhWEUUIYoxIm_yLu9idLRDT3bVSkC6towPPz5NL1MvfXINxBsJ5T8b_DgC8rLg0FNjMokbjvxvoe_2aENL6ebhqOLMlVQZ8wGeHrUgpo2Hkqzd3SLtMuQ29iY9TxS2WuAL8s7N7lAkeDCPMTmhf5cPkOgONz08IS8qJu8q-pdgq14aVeMcixVs/s320/IMG_9026.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">These mayflies were everywhere around the murals. They're very interesting insects. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Dn8tL6hBkaeBERyxdV6hx018ucKRRps20CLJhcQDpr2xRY8zA0bkossMJcG8o9WiIr6NuFyQYD26eDY4WAKvRb5QnD91nMEJDKxkYV7FgR6_BsjekaiYhz38w3rNXrZoKJ27cN89koUIanAHIHmKfpEtCTQUyg11aXq4-gj9wX5V2tt5lRjk7Jf-zWI/s5184/IMG_9027.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9Dn8tL6hBkaeBERyxdV6hx018ucKRRps20CLJhcQDpr2xRY8zA0bkossMJcG8o9WiIr6NuFyQYD26eDY4WAKvRb5QnD91nMEJDKxkYV7FgR6_BsjekaiYhz38w3rNXrZoKJ27cN89koUIanAHIHmKfpEtCTQUyg11aXq4-gj9wX5V2tt5lRjk7Jf-zWI/s320/IMG_9027.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwntS2tK80SuE5sx21ntZmnb62zf3yE90iSYamN0B7LTl8RSDnah8mrEtFB2lVM-XfPUaTqYSALid3Yn6Dw8ossGARcThBXIQfS9_0J2H1UwuFMqbHkI7NjyxDfeKrZb3uxkGkPPkpv5PoYOC9FGHxSgiOVAtsSOx-E-DQtbL58QXn2ZHF6RJtN6nFyc/s5184/IMG_9038.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMwntS2tK80SuE5sx21ntZmnb62zf3yE90iSYamN0B7LTl8RSDnah8mrEtFB2lVM-XfPUaTqYSALid3Yn6Dw8ossGARcThBXIQfS9_0J2H1UwuFMqbHkI7NjyxDfeKrZb3uxkGkPPkpv5PoYOC9FGHxSgiOVAtsSOx-E-DQtbL58QXn2ZHF6RJtN6nFyc/s320/IMG_9038.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">This suspension bridge was completed in 1865. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_isrdmnpRC1tQDiqxNptuDoRUO_eS-3tpAn8h5wDSudS-roh_opQ42YYYwfOzomrH-XKOHK1toUgVoMHZ5BfFC849kWuD1HaZZGlXxF5E8B-wTGjbNx1OGM6DdPnlg_3-kugyBAIhcSX9g-BjtiNB9UPL-0Du7mlFumWwYG4A01YKgxwfDE3Nv8wBjf8/s5184/IMG_8951.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_isrdmnpRC1tQDiqxNptuDoRUO_eS-3tpAn8h5wDSudS-roh_opQ42YYYwfOzomrH-XKOHK1toUgVoMHZ5BfFC849kWuD1HaZZGlXxF5E8B-wTGjbNx1OGM6DdPnlg_3-kugyBAIhcSX9g-BjtiNB9UPL-0Du7mlFumWwYG4A01YKgxwfDE3Nv8wBjf8/s320/IMG_8951.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzCrnnTjWHX1uXkECN00M4F9Kp-9bkA9LsmgytObVJIVYZ2KQci-qq3Wh_2k5zLNdc-lE2ocJaadRwsnYej6nB2zj9foZlaOKanLMEMB77ZBGoYW7QhCCnuTKjX8UwZxxnt1cYB6TKZ9vLNDO6ebjn9O_IJOfDve17bDDPZHd_NY7o0vRelgfIFX6sG0M/s5184/IMG_9005.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzCrnnTjWHX1uXkECN00M4F9Kp-9bkA9LsmgytObVJIVYZ2KQci-qq3Wh_2k5zLNdc-lE2ocJaadRwsnYej6nB2zj9foZlaOKanLMEMB77ZBGoYW7QhCCnuTKjX8UwZxxnt1cYB6TKZ9vLNDO6ebjn9O_IJOfDve17bDDPZHd_NY7o0vRelgfIFX6sG0M/s320/IMG_9005.JPG" width="213" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">I was impressed with how clean the city and buildings were. There wasn't any graffiti or trash laying around. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">We walked a little bit in Covington, Kentucky, then crossed back over the bridge into Ohio and visited the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZoe5ORiuWdGDh8Iq6c3Bqv5MpMAPk2W68k2RkAZjUuAt2XQVyffIO2SdLUrC-pNeUVuqPFqUbUe6DQm9BrVnvZfhKj5HxuYPuUVYIHPfUYYx66T3y97XiKOkiyEjKIKjxZKpfY_yKyuxEgqj7bh-hDucb4n4kTPYCGTxFerU22CgxjvrObCCyTeLl1ig/s5184/IMG_9080.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZoe5ORiuWdGDh8Iq6c3Bqv5MpMAPk2W68k2RkAZjUuAt2XQVyffIO2SdLUrC-pNeUVuqPFqUbUe6DQm9BrVnvZfhKj5HxuYPuUVYIHPfUYYx66T3y97XiKOkiyEjKIKjxZKpfY_yKyuxEgqj7bh-hDucb4n4kTPYCGTxFerU22CgxjvrObCCyTeLl1ig/s320/IMG_9080.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbIHFXmFTVgbTIZtvy6obslIp3hgFGlztmZqpjdYw2l5iP_ezQYIUvcG8Wp9uzEZ6T8Xprpz2i-EGHacaclZv0Gjt9BzbPX5AKZwMZgRpNzbbpV7S4gbrQpPpU2fi_UUSi6aZh6dOxjCIO8aXnBdPac-QjVJ31M_hxvS90XU5y-iTZQNU6y9IoARjsG8/s5184/IMG_9044.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAbIHFXmFTVgbTIZtvy6obslIp3hgFGlztmZqpjdYw2l5iP_ezQYIUvcG8Wp9uzEZ6T8Xprpz2i-EGHacaclZv0Gjt9BzbPX5AKZwMZgRpNzbbpV7S4gbrQpPpU2fi_UUSi6aZh6dOxjCIO8aXnBdPac-QjVJ31M_hxvS90XU5y-iTZQNU6y9IoARjsG8/s320/IMG_9044.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">This statue is called "Freedom." The inscription by the sculptor on the plaque underneath reads: <i>Mama said, "Go. . .it's our time to be free, too!" With those words, this young boy and his conductor began their trip on the Underground Railroad. But he was so confused...what is this thing called freedom? As the artist, I think these two travelers reached the river and made it to freedom that night. 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Here's a piece of the Berlin Wall. The inscription says: </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><i>On August 13, 1961, the totalitarian government of East Germany split Berlin with a wall of concrete. Free expression of thought disappeared. From 1961 to 1989, some 130 people were killed attempting to escape through this brutal barrier to freedom. Many others were injured. In the autumn of 1989, hundreds of thousands of East Germans began peaceful marches against the oppressive regime. These courageous acts of resistance were inspired by the civil rights movement in the United States. Their chant was 'wir sind das volk,'</i> <i>We are the people</i>, <i>implicitly a reference to the United States Constitution. Ultimately the Berlin Wall could not withstand the desire for freedom and on November 9th, 1989, the wall fell. 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And that concludes the end of that daytrip. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">Here are a few more pictures of the sky and some from a lake a friend and I visited. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2SHnom1j6JauPfxKnJHSrqgOImhaar2KoKYCYOMK6RCHcBOcp2wRq9L__tNEScZcH3tqY07QSGiZqChvBAwyVwg9bPGmkoO4wjo60gxHhv591SL-CxjyY6wMx49jIhMBylrHgu3_s3tLljst5FXiyTaCY-irjsqRy26JiuLWJWIpbO8DbsaLKX27KNU/s3264/20230714_204205.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2SHnom1j6JauPfxKnJHSrqgOImhaar2KoKYCYOMK6RCHcBOcp2wRq9L__tNEScZcH3tqY07QSGiZqChvBAwyVwg9bPGmkoO4wjo60gxHhv591SL-CxjyY6wMx49jIhMBylrHgu3_s3tLljst5FXiyTaCY-irjsqRy26JiuLWJWIpbO8DbsaLKX27KNU/s320/20230714_204205.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEm9kkmknF7X_XH_SNJBtUrkJ9g9bPjdSAvl57U_0QMR4iG-6JiJGrdIQVHjt4tzNQfavbx0RZY9_Y0-GCMiXwyE-y2kjB_FhYYus1KlRkypy3fTmM8AKS0Fh_MXNrw-ZuMpdlZ4POAOnKUJIVzJphThLCOrLpHR-CsOwQ6HePN-0QYT61I4POpgzwcM4/s3264/20230715_202439.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEm9kkmknF7X_XH_SNJBtUrkJ9g9bPjdSAvl57U_0QMR4iG-6JiJGrdIQVHjt4tzNQfavbx0RZY9_Y0-GCMiXwyE-y2kjB_FhYYus1KlRkypy3fTmM8AKS0Fh_MXNrw-ZuMpdlZ4POAOnKUJIVzJphThLCOrLpHR-CsOwQ6HePN-0QYT61I4POpgzwcM4/s320/20230715_202439.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">This was my view on the way to work. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqyGSXY8LQcCwQchktK-56smaikIOcRrFGMH_TF0LwtPOmMDc-L_BzqwPzqH34pNct-LedBJO8yIJ_t9vH42nTY_v654ewQGBbSyPeChSESo5Jhd7SM3ukGBEO8cbOhl_PPotchyphenhyphenVzZZBzw6tlpalpWyp-2H3xAGtNLvEkiUFTF7mGWnhXztU-mjuT7Tw/s3264/20230716_195209.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqyGSXY8LQcCwQchktK-56smaikIOcRrFGMH_TF0LwtPOmMDc-L_BzqwPzqH34pNct-LedBJO8yIJ_t9vH42nTY_v654ewQGBbSyPeChSESo5Jhd7SM3ukGBEO8cbOhl_PPotchyphenhyphenVzZZBzw6tlpalpWyp-2H3xAGtNLvEkiUFTF7mGWnhXztU-mjuT7Tw/s320/20230716_195209.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzjQxhZ4ic7n-pB7rwu0zvgSpIrzFPAe1hpbOvK09uPll7js5Sx22gnyNdTI_OP70v2wXCM3MLAXy8Tm4MdhxCJUWX0cZBbumYp2ruJY7OUqUcu2pRXM7O0kZcDKqzXql80gAheRCB0Z3SENc9sAsFnbaIBqTJkBZA19IrvBkW4YOyyjN_TDHy0cWLRKU/s5184/IMG_9179.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzjQxhZ4ic7n-pB7rwu0zvgSpIrzFPAe1hpbOvK09uPll7js5Sx22gnyNdTI_OP70v2wXCM3MLAXy8Tm4MdhxCJUWX0cZBbumYp2ruJY7OUqUcu2pRXM7O0kZcDKqzXql80gAheRCB0Z3SENc9sAsFnbaIBqTJkBZA19IrvBkW4YOyyjN_TDHy0cWLRKU/s320/IMG_9179.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">This is Boltz Lake, named after Dr. A. 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Boltz who was Kentucky's first conservation officer in 1904. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsms9SYA6X2WbROL1nDypRuKSs_W4a7bsqQzMwyPa4tnsVUcNFM6JmFBrTpVikG-IRykfHZiv0dfdcsPaRmcO1XLIiwj1tlsofwURsfnRlldNA4Uz6BcPW_wj-BTAVQ5OOEP9AzGBumuRsKX2lg4MPn16dWBQrGwhdgYCxb3Y_1XGZy5IXkszScdAGQ8/s5184/IMG_9178.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHsms9SYA6X2WbROL1nDypRuKSs_W4a7bsqQzMwyPa4tnsVUcNFM6JmFBrTpVikG-IRykfHZiv0dfdcsPaRmcO1XLIiwj1tlsofwURsfnRlldNA4Uz6BcPW_wj-BTAVQ5OOEP9AzGBumuRsKX2lg4MPn16dWBQrGwhdgYCxb3Y_1XGZy5IXkszScdAGQ8/s320/IMG_9178.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_dMJ1S7wQHeEqd9E7pfGvFlHixJA8GNfrDvhLL7SBDFQZFvXgxSNrt9QTot8C9cg_JA5cDm0HgJlfpQxIw-_rK7YenbJIUSyiMe9T2GN2CxW2qQ3HzjS6KdFSUEovImfGrKRIR_olIHmBoWb7zLF7tS1zyusWtGO0gHNhgvSAy7Zfn09vc4ArcoFAZY/s5184/IMG_9201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg_dMJ1S7wQHeEqd9E7pfGvFlHixJA8GNfrDvhLL7SBDFQZFvXgxSNrt9QTot8C9cg_JA5cDm0HgJlfpQxIw-_rK7YenbJIUSyiMe9T2GN2CxW2qQ3HzjS6KdFSUEovImfGrKRIR_olIHmBoWb7zLF7tS1zyusWtGO0gHNhgvSAy7Zfn09vc4ArcoFAZY/s320/IMG_9201.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZ7vsT-ko86h8S5O5BTmhcmjdsBH2fk3MNffqQJ9yh4Gr5Q8CI8-Vqq3HCJ3cDSzUweL_yoJBPzD4-wuus4AZ5iEcfRdYW7W4C5SzLRtksqfVpq4BhbJvBdjscxMMtCU8ASKZdZXgiYeEBez90OzbSyYwNNHZYeJm_LOBz0gg02D6Wbz4ZYyuwccA8Nc/s5184/IMG_9160.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZ7vsT-ko86h8S5O5BTmhcmjdsBH2fk3MNffqQJ9yh4Gr5Q8CI8-Vqq3HCJ3cDSzUweL_yoJBPzD4-wuus4AZ5iEcfRdYW7W4C5SzLRtksqfVpq4BhbJvBdjscxMMtCU8ASKZdZXgiYeEBez90OzbSyYwNNHZYeJm_LOBz0gg02D6Wbz4ZYyuwccA8Nc/s320/IMG_9160.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;">This dog appeared at the lake and swam after sticks we threw in the water. He was super sweet and we enjoyed playing with him. 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Hope you enjoyed. 😊</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-63790191401515274162023-11-16T14:05:00.001-05:002023-11-16T14:06:16.886-05:00June 2023<div style="text-align: center;">Hi Friend! </div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm a little behind in posting from the summer, so this post contains June adventures. :) </div><div style="text-align: center;">Even though June consisted mostly of work, I got to visit several different churches and go hiking with my good friend Debby. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />One Sunday, Debby and I passed this beautiful field of wild pink thistles, and of course we just had to stop and take pictures. :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT9kvd4PbzD4eVVUQxeX_5NQYLA413P40VGOJC17YKW2ybhJ6WWcYAa1bEdtIutb3aBiqTdik7gATKV7CyEv3xb8xe3bbJ3QIrLqf6yJllnueWae2yvSVtVFFu0LqkgFHaZNvx5F1cN4jvLbV5UIkmG4INAEW5RMUFXqS-9VqY2KCW9KUxiLOmg5-XpVY/s320/20230625_111603.jpg" width="240" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">This summer I saw several gorgeous rainbows after storms.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB1Ogz6wgfIjNrzeeNnlj6DvxVv2i9jhUiIQRWOp2Y0lGLcdJUt-PVmOKFPKeDo8c8vyWShiVdId39QxkBE7lWYA_y6vhUIcZXLG69HPaHYDhwlPS2b-8XVU5zQEX5tGTpd2fCOSB5IaQw8H8Fpf1BeQX9_XWitfSLZKYfbpZYeRGE34jLD-2cDh8z0ic/s3264/20230627_211553.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB1Ogz6wgfIjNrzeeNnlj6DvxVv2i9jhUiIQRWOp2Y0lGLcdJUt-PVmOKFPKeDo8c8vyWShiVdId39QxkBE7lWYA_y6vhUIcZXLG69HPaHYDhwlPS2b-8XVU5zQEX5tGTpd2fCOSB5IaQw8H8Fpf1BeQX9_XWitfSLZKYfbpZYeRGE34jLD-2cDh8z0ic/s320/20230627_211553.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One benefit of working the closing shift was getting to see the Ark lit up in rainbow colors at night. </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoKHQ5HRksOUCKG613csIOQ4aDztQncdLYtENIDT1ItjWtpIi6AO8r08kSinoyxlGH2J6GgDLiP8JnjTI_L6sRI51CT4VB_uLdmNBe4t_bX4Ik1Z1bvhFcVNnyXLxbm3skvJttBv754hLFpnfo0iluTKoVJwUFxtPCLA_bbzzGSsxGdpjYQB6W2VG2JtU/s3264/20230625_210900.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">So much beauty in the sky...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pFbChWWZVMAHQ6-5xd72OrI9z73F_fqxHX0A1oZXwdstK8DK550adyf2ZjP4_scu81kcjUyMC7Cy-VPT8QWMJNRxrmIEACm7rR58lTaoUOgl6H98oXU18g1YbCs5pvqvoXqdHL0JlIOLRWXvA3LwriWc2pb7kGaki_6TAmmexpE9DfNcm2fc2hH8EQQ/s5184/IMG_8917.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3pFbChWWZVMAHQ6-5xd72OrI9z73F_fqxHX0A1oZXwdstK8DK550adyf2ZjP4_scu81kcjUyMC7Cy-VPT8QWMJNRxrmIEACm7rR58lTaoUOgl6H98oXU18g1YbCs5pvqvoXqdHL0JlIOLRWXvA3LwriWc2pb7kGaki_6TAmmexpE9DfNcm2fc2hH8EQQ/s320/IMG_8917.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On June 28th, Debby and I hiked 2 different trails. The first trail was Rock Bridge Arch in the Red River Gorge. A little about the arch: It's located near the midpoint of a 1.3-mile loop trail. It's the only example in the Red River Gorge of a type of arch known as a waterfall arch. It was formed by a waterfall flowing over a resistant rock layer, cutting through it, thus creating a natural bridge over the stream that flows beneath it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5c0njuFu5AhquMC9Vwr9FrRNFwc4HqEqIoQtBQji13kpXjv8_nH0L-FdD8DLr49w_GOZgR4K79FAQWxc51vSoq7_NuMPi1EMQTNVSdAVpJ5A65Q3fI0vBVvk5PMmsGJFPAIpmVYNbNiSGlvmCUPfgmZGWQENuOEh5rgwYAj2A0atqwXdt5RMPhk_4_lk/s5184/IMG_0331.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5c0njuFu5AhquMC9Vwr9FrRNFwc4HqEqIoQtBQji13kpXjv8_nH0L-FdD8DLr49w_GOZgR4K79FAQWxc51vSoq7_NuMPi1EMQTNVSdAVpJ5A65Q3fI0vBVvk5PMmsGJFPAIpmVYNbNiSGlvmCUPfgmZGWQENuOEh5rgwYAj2A0atqwXdt5RMPhk_4_lk/s320/IMG_0331.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It definitely was hard rock climbing without much to hold on to, but I managed to climb up on top of the bridge for a picture. :) (It's not really part of the trail.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Along the trail, we often spotted many unique types of mushrooms. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehH9iiIqEhSgfiy0EiNh4TDfW8KGdPSFcLJhZsT-4v0KwFwQyVMZBNfA3DgjH_TxA_USz28yBu96JgWfBXhy6CsFioFlG9PATwaIWsHEAV_V_d7GqdM6HHLWM0Pf_nFs8alceFEoV19twtB336cF7uReUk67kDIfGEDlQ0OCx9rfswMdFXdQeLdJrtI4/s3264/20230628_155330.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiehH9iiIqEhSgfiy0EiNh4TDfW8KGdPSFcLJhZsT-4v0KwFwQyVMZBNfA3DgjH_TxA_USz28yBu96JgWfBXhy6CsFioFlG9PATwaIWsHEAV_V_d7GqdM6HHLWM0Pf_nFs8alceFEoV19twtB336cF7uReUk67kDIfGEDlQ0OCx9rfswMdFXdQeLdJrtI4/s320/20230628_155330.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The next hike we did was to see an arch.</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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There was a steep path to continue up farther, but we decided not to since it was already late into the afternoon. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Do you like hiking? Have you hiked recently? </i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-85149620637727807812023-11-11T12:44:00.000-05:002023-11-11T12:44:56.751-05:00Happy Veterans Day<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lora;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">Happy Veterans Day!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjY3PS_DUsHKVkVuGVEYTL8VZFnmrfsgXsagErNqDH4lWBqMEp1weUmrkcF8x3S2irJOSmmAcTA1COYS7DQxx558xwunvMbUYNrN4Dqe1eM93Jegz5HFKMQUeDyJTwNfEO41Ps99U6SUcjVd2lXvqTftMOq35uZ-ZYNHPHDHtZ7fAyj3nDSx-W6yyMoA/s5184/IMG_9770.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFjY3PS_DUsHKVkVuGVEYTL8VZFnmrfsgXsagErNqDH4lWBqMEp1weUmrkcF8x3S2irJOSmmAcTA1COYS7DQxx558xwunvMbUYNrN4Dqe1eM93Jegz5HFKMQUeDyJTwNfEO41Ps99U6SUcjVd2lXvqTftMOq35uZ-ZYNHPHDHtZ7fAyj3nDSx-W6yyMoA/w400-h266/IMG_9770.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">Thank you to all those who have served for our country. I've recently been reminded that many veterans are still suffering from their service. All veterans gave up their lives when they joined the service- they left their livelihoods, their families, and fought for something that was way bigger than themselves. Some died; others lived and still live on. But some live with horrible effects from war. War imposes significant damage on a person's body and mind, and often I've forgotten that many veterans live with very horrid, vivid memories of what they endured. 'Thank you' seems an inadequate response, but I am immensely grateful. I will never forget their sacrifice, and I thank God for them. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgR_Kj4zwAycuh2PlxaimdT5W5wPVIu46U5l1_O3Xcw_y_g58xUOgcan-B2-sIFD61dD4TZ7zS5-y-aWnymqyEtm_v-Ggfaluz_I079lU2LVf3rprnNZ62L5TtQpW40h6z9LwnyM08uloRkFLDPl9rGTRHx0lxD029GpaPW87P-yXx3H6-3yZA7mEIroY/s5184/IMG_0078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgR_Kj4zwAycuh2PlxaimdT5W5wPVIu46U5l1_O3Xcw_y_g58xUOgcan-B2-sIFD61dD4TZ7zS5-y-aWnymqyEtm_v-Ggfaluz_I079lU2LVf3rprnNZ62L5TtQpW40h6z9LwnyM08uloRkFLDPl9rGTRHx0lxD029GpaPW87P-yXx3H6-3yZA7mEIroY/w400-h266/IMG_0078.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">Psalm 116:1-2, 5</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>I love the Lord, because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. Gracious is the Lord, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. </i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><p></p>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-57624195678209927772023-09-20T10:49:00.004-04:002023-09-21T15:29:47.888-04:00God Is Near<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Adventure. What comes to your mind when you hear that word? For me, it's a positive image of trying something new or exploring a new place. The adventures I've taken have always been fun, even if at first I was a little hesitant to try it. </span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Well each one of us is on this adventure called life. Sometimes it's fun and sometimes it's just downright hard. But it's not the final destination. The adventure is just part of the journey. Think of a plane ride. When you're on a plane, you cross a lot of land, maybe some ocean. You may have a small idea of where you're at during the flight, but you don't know specifically. And if you're crossing the ocean, there's definitely no landmarks to tell you where you are. All you know is that the plane keeps moving forward. That's similar to our life. The pilot is the Lord, and we might go on what we think are detours, but those detours just may be a part of his plan. We don't know exactly where we are at on our journey, but we know we're moving forward, headed for a better destination. Storms arise but take comfort. They only last for a season. How about drought and desert times? They too only last a little while, though they're hard to endure while stuck in the middle. But God stays faithful. He is with us.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0dx_5UOVWdM27xLpLkErbcAT20UeD8qf35vBBQGZXRUeslqU0NdxpVR2RuFmMaEA1xas3zucymlmlVrxTvC7HwaWRJq4wxvIZvO9xhstjeBe9m9RfRJFiTuvMTw1LIG6H9ndndevCcg4hvUcLeZ6LgsMKW98hADH1A-XDu59kpromFdyYBw5KUurcbUY/s6000/Deb%20took%20it.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0dx_5UOVWdM27xLpLkErbcAT20UeD8qf35vBBQGZXRUeslqU0NdxpVR2RuFmMaEA1xas3zucymlmlVrxTvC7HwaWRJq4wxvIZvO9xhstjeBe9m9RfRJFiTuvMTw1LIG6H9ndndevCcg4hvUcLeZ6LgsMKW98hADH1A-XDu59kpromFdyYBw5KUurcbUY/w400-h266/Deb%20took%20it.JPG" width="400" /></a></div></span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Isaiah 41:10 says, "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness."</span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;"> A preacher noted in a chapel message recently that this verse contains 2 "I AM" statements, 2 "not" statements, and 3 "I will" statements. Consider them. </span><br /><span style="font-family: georgia;">Isaiah 41:13 says, "For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee." What a precious picture this is. God has a hold of your hand, he's not letting go, and he's walking with you in whatever you're going through.</span></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><b>I am:</b> "I am with thee" and "I am thy God."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><b>Not: </b>"Fear thou not" and "be not dismayed."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><b>I will:</b> "I will strengthen thee," "I will help thee," and "I will uphold thee." </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;">Psalm 16:8 ~ "I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;">Psalm 138:7 ~ "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, thou wilt revive me: thou shalt stretch forth thine hand against the wrath of mine enemies, and thy right hand shall save me."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;">These verses give such comfort that no matter what you go through, good or bad, God is there. I'll close with a song that's come to my mind, "When God is Near."</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>Make me know your presence Lord, the King of glory here,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>You know each thought and action, hope, anxiety and fear,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>How can I hide from Thee? Can darkness hide iniquity,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>Oh, how can I unfaithful be, when you are very near to me. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>When God is near, all the world seems far away,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>When God is near, every fear is set aside,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>When God is near, how can I stray, how can I falter?</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>I'll stay upon the altar; I know my God is near. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>Make me know your presence Lord, when I feel so alone,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>You know each trial and testing pain, the hurt that is unknown,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>Oh why can I not see, your hand so firmly guiding me? </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>Oh how can I untrusting be, when you are very near to me? </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>When God is near, all the world seems far away, </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>When God is near, every fear is set aside,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>When God is near, how can I stray, how can I falter?</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i>I'll stay upon the altar; I know my God is near. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;">Dear friend, may you feel the presence of God so very near to you today. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(116, 27, 71); font-family: arial; font-size: 14.85px;">❤️Ashley </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: georgia; font-size: xx-small;">*Picture taken by Deborah S.</span></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p><div class="mail-message expanded" id="m#msg-a:r193751242894641712" style="font-size: 12.8px;"><div class="mail-message-footer spacer collapsible" style="font-family: sans-serif; height: 0px;"></div></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-30750319648497184202023-09-12T16:47:00.004-04:002023-09-20T10:50:36.018-04:00Summer at the Ark Encounter<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> This summer I had the awesome opportunity to work in the culinary department at Answers in Genesis's Ark Encounter in Williamstown, Kentucky. My mom, sister, and I left home on May 22nd, arrived on May 24th, and I started work the following Monday. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2mfJsqaVBvaAJQrw2D2HG-qFhw7pZV8L8KBRWeZtArufEU1MQPOs7N0LBWx8FsE1ZorjCmuMIPszJNQCM3iQeavF_a8QTxdxiFiyz66mdwcjTYVjb5bu_5tCwnRdLOpZlJVvBJyA5kZ4aOfiA-Ker3jK0pm-g7mgEQYn7KX3o1AkmU2MxW5e_vAZZW0/s3264/20230522_063818.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL2mfJsqaVBvaAJQrw2D2HG-qFhw7pZV8L8KBRWeZtArufEU1MQPOs7N0LBWx8FsE1ZorjCmuMIPszJNQCM3iQeavF_a8QTxdxiFiyz66mdwcjTYVjb5bu_5tCwnRdLOpZlJVvBJyA5kZ4aOfiA-Ker3jK0pm-g7mgEQYn7KX3o1AkmU2MxW5e_vAZZW0/w300-h400/20230522_063818.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The sunrise the day we left Florida.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWRQkyRFd7A6z7IjB1Nh3Ouq-d4RmArlFh_MTvKsftR5yImYUBiQE3NdtvcDXrI9DM218cl9K5GzgYi-vO6OtjX4qN8NnuJVoxbYaAyTyNHN1ZweGlGfj7eUeU6bcy1Oxuwl3kQwAt2fyiZ2lmUXv-4W8rAtZR2RivCJlDrnfjj4Qw1AFNFkXsAfVSgH8/s8288/20230607_113539.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1264" data-original-width="8288" height="98" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWRQkyRFd7A6z7IjB1Nh3Ouq-d4RmArlFh_MTvKsftR5yImYUBiQE3NdtvcDXrI9DM218cl9K5GzgYi-vO6OtjX4qN8NnuJVoxbYaAyTyNHN1ZweGlGfj7eUeU6bcy1Oxuwl3kQwAt2fyiZ2lmUXv-4W8rAtZR2RivCJlDrnfjj4Qw1AFNFkXsAfVSgH8/w640-h98/20230607_113539.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Here's a panoramic of the inside of the house I stayed in. Answers in Genesis provides seasonal/ temporary housing for people who live far away and come to work for the ministry. It was a blessing and so much fun to share this space with 45 other ladies. Staying in the housing I met one young lady from South Africa, one from Republic of Georgia, three from Bolivia, and many from around the country. I normally worked 5 days a week with two off days. Every week my schedule varied, but many times my next-door neighbor and I had the same off days, so we explored Kentucky. You'll see pictures from our adventures a little later on. :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br />There's a few bird cages stationed on the path outside leading up to the Ark. </span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEHYZF54UeXmGC1kZw4P3DZYD2mZsja1szXwFKEN_TaLaOm1_IyZVniuKJD45VPiuBtIAQQKqFnTHYBoaWov-X-kWGS5z-mX2i-tk9MJcXQKLhw0TdN-9Fa_M8ByCsJMyCZg1nWYM7J2xyyOq-LMrysj7tyfzsAmG49EyZTbIMcD8PXw3nSXuJXYKWmM/s3264/20230601_144624.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZEHYZF54UeXmGC1kZw4P3DZYD2mZsja1szXwFKEN_TaLaOm1_IyZVniuKJD45VPiuBtIAQQKqFnTHYBoaWov-X-kWGS5z-mX2i-tk9MJcXQKLhw0TdN-9Fa_M8ByCsJMyCZg1nWYM7J2xyyOq-LMrysj7tyfzsAmG49EyZTbIMcD8PXw3nSXuJXYKWmM/w300-h400/20230601_144624.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> Silas, a Kookaburra, lives in one.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi892Ourlnv7P4Z6zeKBL2rKsY4FxnpUfIJmzDTXdOdmJGlAaI-jwgGTQUvlkFwp5ul30Mv9GtauDo4X5E62fK0aour89wZv2_ODYMlgRstPbv4VPEKu_HZkPsTFEGRfTu3i8lYFzv5XRTLXoujE-lErg5bZIY9p86toPI0xIGK3oocSif0_ekG-I6mBqA/s3264/20230601_144822.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi892Ourlnv7P4Z6zeKBL2rKsY4FxnpUfIJmzDTXdOdmJGlAaI-jwgGTQUvlkFwp5ul30Mv9GtauDo4X5E62fK0aour89wZv2_ODYMlgRstPbv4VPEKu_HZkPsTFEGRfTu3i8lYFzv5XRTLXoujE-lErg5bZIY9p86toPI0xIGK3oocSif0_ekG-I6mBqA/w300-h400/20230601_144822.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXzWCZNfF2vK-LJmZ1haTiNLP4GgiABQOAiAKdpWH4uvvKuUodIc-gKZB1k1rAC4ejKK4bbcJSDlXtVaVMQ0BPuQEEaeZjdA_z8_zw7bFjg1-MqfkRJwdMOmZ6C0tqOiQtY1-ErIuYDxb_4NjfiENmQ4n8iP_lpvPmkjhOYq9E0RYdYOxLciX8CmFv5Q/s3264/20230601_144847.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXzWCZNfF2vK-LJmZ1haTiNLP4GgiABQOAiAKdpWH4uvvKuUodIc-gKZB1k1rAC4ejKK4bbcJSDlXtVaVMQ0BPuQEEaeZjdA_z8_zw7bFjg1-MqfkRJwdMOmZ6C0tqOiQtY1-ErIuYDxb_4NjfiENmQ4n8iP_lpvPmkjhOYq9E0RYdYOxLciX8CmFv5Q/w300-h400/20230601_144847.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"> CooCoo, a hornbill, lives in the other. If you're interested, the picture below provides information about hornbills.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBkru32GMy_KIwbL-5OkSaOeEwc_KnMzRYp2QUmkzXQzSoaATb2mzadX2kRxcuKNobm0B3GrqZDpUTw3UoRctwCeYZXwocl2kpSF4JhVHoCtnM9VAAuO5JIkPiq2Rq1TKhLlq-vv8D3x0KetFbiT6LLHarI8QDRGpfGefKiUUAYTUTQ8hpiU9_R71u20/s3264/20230601_144929.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzBkru32GMy_KIwbL-5OkSaOeEwc_KnMzRYp2QUmkzXQzSoaATb2mzadX2kRxcuKNobm0B3GrqZDpUTw3UoRctwCeYZXwocl2kpSF4JhVHoCtnM9VAAuO5JIkPiq2Rq1TKhLlq-vv8D3x0KetFbiT6LLHarI8QDRGpfGefKiUUAYTUTQ8hpiU9_R71u20/w400-h300/20230601_144929.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7F3ciWXVgYDmWd6w4mV83jLPl6kB3KIbGC4P3Y04285GjPynNROj1BB8N2VYg42qgC91NcHDCl_wK4KKuSoiXQ0F-5ELVnViVqV-pcMcetJqzjSsVvomWmU9Aj4bejfch3t5afMLEOWQtbnwezrSQcsaK-K1_uRpBSyYMDbcuLi3Nj5M8_wz681P5o7E/s3264/20230603_081055.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7F3ciWXVgYDmWd6w4mV83jLPl6kB3KIbGC4P3Y04285GjPynNROj1BB8N2VYg42qgC91NcHDCl_wK4KKuSoiXQ0F-5ELVnViVqV-pcMcetJqzjSsVvomWmU9Aj4bejfch3t5afMLEOWQtbnwezrSQcsaK-K1_uRpBSyYMDbcuLi3Nj5M8_wz681P5o7E/w300-h400/20230603_081055.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;">The skies in Kentucky display such beauty. </span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Here's a panoramic view of the cafe inside the Answers Center. </span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrulPfrTM-0d82Gvz-tkF7FRkdpJ16fXoWkHKeX7SW95STOx-fND6NqZ5S2OZeoGHjrrsHTZJSTH-SBxbHmGZOOWlrY57RfmCkXSqv-pzLYWnskttQJ9TlcY2baom6Y_Y_D7b_C2VQagNUUsU0mPTtYYsIqliJ20g5FTIut9ft7ZAwro9bfPBsUep9eTs/s3264/20230615_085030.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrulPfrTM-0d82Gvz-tkF7FRkdpJ16fXoWkHKeX7SW95STOx-fND6NqZ5S2OZeoGHjrrsHTZJSTH-SBxbHmGZOOWlrY57RfmCkXSqv-pzLYWnskttQJ9TlcY2baom6Y_Y_D7b_C2VQagNUUsU0mPTtYYsIqliJ20g5FTIut9ft7ZAwro9bfPBsUep9eTs/w300-h400/20230615_085030.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibw-BUdjxjxBsEn-gj29BKitEJyMcUOfSUkQMRdHkN1NCVNyG5Bkd-4LsuzVaUEqpUoV5CPwABd-VZOUyV_2t1BzwYHKbvbhGuaGEVLYB0WTSClVAP-h-t8vEhvtVKLzbCGzU9JlMlh2OURvZ0V7zTTFphJmxXGQ7fDe12jZEIRjirS0UnuF8vVHp7MNc/s3264/20230615_085459.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibw-BUdjxjxBsEn-gj29BKitEJyMcUOfSUkQMRdHkN1NCVNyG5Bkd-4LsuzVaUEqpUoV5CPwABd-VZOUyV_2t1BzwYHKbvbhGuaGEVLYB0WTSClVAP-h-t8vEhvtVKLzbCGzU9JlMlh2OURvZ0V7zTTFphJmxXGQ7fDe12jZEIRjirS0UnuF8vVHp7MNc/w300-h400/20230615_085459.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nHj8MpK2bQbJp3WH_PdGmyuKwICu127aBVwa2GAxT0PnX2KfSmaHl8aeOYbNcKAKd2QHm_LIfYfQxKejz_qv_j4GUU7qVf44D0-Bbvd4A2pT1wv6SkkPFk_kVb6oJUU9Fzl8DAIpjOXubv6WU_5Szy1gqk6TNH9hEbpHIHoMbP7HacUXaId5Adh4fA4/s3264/20230530_191716.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5nHj8MpK2bQbJp3WH_PdGmyuKwICu127aBVwa2GAxT0PnX2KfSmaHl8aeOYbNcKAKd2QHm_LIfYfQxKejz_qv_j4GUU7qVf44D0-Bbvd4A2pT1wv6SkkPFk_kVb6oJUU9Fzl8DAIpjOXubv6WU_5Szy1gqk6TNH9hEbpHIHoMbP7HacUXaId5Adh4fA4/w300-h400/20230530_191716.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Flowers at the Ark.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">In May my friend and I drove up to the Creation Museum. I hadn't visited in years, and they've added so many new exhibits. Along the way we stopped at Bigby Coffee. They have some awesome cold brew coffee that I highly recommend trying. :) </span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi556GZ1oOjOgq8haQPKLM4ZreGBnG25cEr7x-Q1lkalvC1zW_nC7hBrW-pBBfuYz6CiqGXA7dY5uiuI-aDFBWtDL3I3L4dPPH3ss0o3uXvE3P0ZpLkDZbDBuWPnBXxoxdHJwYD8gjB-laTr0nCmJbcAo9IxDvyvhTExSFjslgdr04uufrv_jzOXV0jeYI/s3264/20230619_120235.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi556GZ1oOjOgq8haQPKLM4ZreGBnG25cEr7x-Q1lkalvC1zW_nC7hBrW-pBBfuYz6CiqGXA7dY5uiuI-aDFBWtDL3I3L4dPPH3ss0o3uXvE3P0ZpLkDZbDBuWPnBXxoxdHJwYD8gjB-laTr0nCmJbcAo9IxDvyvhTExSFjslgdr04uufrv_jzOXV0jeYI/w300-h400/20230619_120235.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">The grounds at the Creation Musuem offer a wide variety of flowers and beautiful scenes to gaze at.</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE5-qINkZjCPyR0zEHOv2HAIu9qwajseI2Ki6MIbwcLpQ6DOkEWoOqAavH4R1B0zTsYYWWheSLY4TVljhhSgZ4K8eH2VGABNEThjgVx9bqVTVLk5VKYDy375uUSLrbGwLFt7_UtCijzX_DmYx2vVErYJxotc44bvYmBUmYf7QXaAo5w0J40baZ1beYK_A/s3264/20230619_125741.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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I hope you are having a joyful week. :) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Keep looking up, He's always looking down...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">~~Ashley</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">2 Thessalonians 1:11-12</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i>Wherefore also we pray always for you, that our God would count you worthy of this calling, and fulfil all the good pleasure of his goodness, and the work of faith with power: That the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and ye in him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. </i></span></div></div><br /><p></p>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-90790539906565207092023-08-16T16:22:00.000-04:002023-08-16T16:22:58.184-04:00March 2023 - May 2023<p style="text-align: center;">Hi friend! </p><p> Well it's been about six months since the last update post. So much has happened since February. First, a whole semester of college has come and gone, and now I only have one more semester of college left. The summer has come and is almost gone. I enjoyed a different change of pace during these summer months and hope you did too. Here are some pictures from March to May. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRO454c2OBsUt-k2weaL4RrdEqaOgkONZO5y7u_C7xkiaoR2vM_X9MxqWicKkm3ZQ4sNfAXie4mCYbI8y9pUogeheDRrSpWEY1JnZNSkKjstMyW2Dgoezxce-8uRdKC_5V6_FB1kqpSEe-nxxQolld17AbUhuIKLSm8c-ehRH0heci0QybntLZ6NyYE1I/s4032/IMG_0880.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRO454c2OBsUt-k2weaL4RrdEqaOgkONZO5y7u_C7xkiaoR2vM_X9MxqWicKkm3ZQ4sNfAXie4mCYbI8y9pUogeheDRrSpWEY1JnZNSkKjstMyW2Dgoezxce-8uRdKC_5V6_FB1kqpSEe-nxxQolld17AbUhuIKLSm8c-ehRH0heci0QybntLZ6NyYE1I/w300-h400/IMG_0880.JPEG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In March the college seniors enjoyed a fun time at the senior party. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_ICCHRPyyo3dlLWYi8dcGVB5E8toEEQmXOy0QHnb3PatnRnxsXWvyGA80m5tL4q9Zch_-AtnHi-EEI2ZvG1HbcJg551zlfzxvo_6bg4hG04pAWnUGFZ1uj6bqncOjVnYiJs394XKP616nQ4dxnOEhdAt8Bs44nLAGrVlwnp9Skq6WZ9laWLD1ae59B8/s3264/20230317_234311.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij_ICCHRPyyo3dlLWYi8dcGVB5E8toEEQmXOy0QHnb3PatnRnxsXWvyGA80m5tL4q9Zch_-AtnHi-EEI2ZvG1HbcJg551zlfzxvo_6bg4hG04pAWnUGFZ1uj6bqncOjVnYiJs394XKP616nQ4dxnOEhdAt8Bs44nLAGrVlwnp9Skq6WZ9laWLD1ae59B8/w400-h300/20230317_234311.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the best parts of the party was a food truck that gave out waffles on a stick. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtfrDWNnqws2q4U2DI4WFfWNsLobra9NxkVvnuI5f2PO4v7WzhoDshWeDUrFwRvoq8Bagn1U2ZKn2kMateVc03R2ZRaUzDv6jNjBgTLKohespnVAcQFBUUdXDCb3NBOV8BzbYndVYw8yxv96VTlgsoZQ-j7GKZIciRoL3dt9cNkSoI22WISFzB_Tewek/s3264/20230408_223504.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihtfrDWNnqws2q4U2DI4WFfWNsLobra9NxkVvnuI5f2PO4v7WzhoDshWeDUrFwRvoq8Bagn1U2ZKn2kMateVc03R2ZRaUzDv6jNjBgTLKohespnVAcQFBUUdXDCb3NBOV8BzbYndVYw8yxv96VTlgsoZQ-j7GKZIciRoL3dt9cNkSoI22WISFzB_Tewek/w400-h300/20230408_223504.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">At Easter break in April, my two friends and I had a painting party while we watched the Sight and Sound production of Jesus. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuH1riFQS6lmLxjuA5RIoeP8NnOYBTpMi2Zlwjqkx4WvE_eCgFnTJakvyDPk-OAm91avEoQaGQveSpuD56Sz8d9esJgC7Ua7flcak4TtRqU2Y4TscTYypTw7KQdC1WR3-GpO-SPosbiMDNrPEaJcW63vjweE28YHmL-ZjXq46f5mbTopwYR7BmAXiL2c/s3264/20230430_192340.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLuH1riFQS6lmLxjuA5RIoeP8NnOYBTpMi2Zlwjqkx4WvE_eCgFnTJakvyDPk-OAm91avEoQaGQveSpuD56Sz8d9esJgC7Ua7flcak4TtRqU2Y4TscTYypTw7KQdC1WR3-GpO-SPosbiMDNrPEaJcW63vjweE28YHmL-ZjXq46f5mbTopwYR7BmAXiL2c/w300-h400/20230430_192340.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The senior supper on the roof at the end of April is a definite highlight. We got to watch the sun set, and it was just fun eating supper outside on the roof. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwqS798kx3R9WWA27jXH6k9QdHUqHgaNaHrKsUBWp28ugOfeBAvqL7kPEZTd40KpFL98JFluD6NQWOEAja-BHS50dhsFgvx99LaPXVDodR8LZdSpBy3kGuM3cj-xC_mXII4RtV4qOhU0qVQoMWQRthu9GiTSpPT9VSz3v6w5TDSS8QrfPOBWDHquBwws/s3264/20230430_192435.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqwqS798kx3R9WWA27jXH6k9QdHUqHgaNaHrKsUBWp28ugOfeBAvqL7kPEZTd40KpFL98JFluD6NQWOEAja-BHS50dhsFgvx99LaPXVDodR8LZdSpBy3kGuM3cj-xC_mXII4RtV4qOhU0qVQoMWQRthu9GiTSpPT9VSz3v6w5TDSS8QrfPOBWDHquBwws/w400-h300/20230430_192435.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBmafdtRde_P300kVB3aSb9FsiifO36wZFpWWVIEbSn_OrQORIeZBBOAOOqOTBUKIVv7LgFSiqGbVNIAxIYf20h2gW5ZwE8LydCLEXkNeP-X7XC2wC1WvLW2dDXer--0h7ypRdP2DVy5iEAat1KRZTeQ1lfwiGbS52BUWTW3R5nSF3aoPleOK4ydcBffQ/s3264/20230430_192515.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBmafdtRde_P300kVB3aSb9FsiifO36wZFpWWVIEbSn_OrQORIeZBBOAOOqOTBUKIVv7LgFSiqGbVNIAxIYf20h2gW5ZwE8LydCLEXkNeP-X7XC2wC1WvLW2dDXer--0h7ypRdP2DVy5iEAat1KRZTeQ1lfwiGbS52BUWTW3R5nSF3aoPleOK4ydcBffQ/w300-h400/20230430_192515.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The food they served...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJg2jeJ85RyOEZrO6Ou9ChGXeYjR6UKKZCxSooOSgqnKDvYuYm4uImXocDfQmmYMOLSikyGbayLW51-anBELvIjjlFzsxeQUteloay1fvWl6_A33b_AALNudlxGD2Yk2t1UGLEPyOlSwPVb7raQ0B-YK-CuATdsff0KWLlzQfAKnOGTpwvT6joh9YzUw/s3264/20230506_083620.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitJg2jeJ85RyOEZrO6Ou9ChGXeYjR6UKKZCxSooOSgqnKDvYuYm4uImXocDfQmmYMOLSikyGbayLW51-anBELvIjjlFzsxeQUteloay1fvWl6_A33b_AALNudlxGD2Yk2t1UGLEPyOlSwPVb7raQ0B-YK-CuATdsff0KWLlzQfAKnOGTpwvT6joh9YzUw/w400-h300/20230506_083620.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">At the end of the semester, a teacher took me and a friend to the west campus where we enjoyed several relaxing hours of paddleboarding and kayaking. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmD2Qo3iddGC1r7kG9CBMLGVP9JfhxUCwll8CX36pZIsZ6EIXwi-7MeZtEqnGEWR69Rd99RkXEAGrNKKoG-fB58t4ncw1rFc4cVYNX9jmNZLkfri-G2hlJCNQmrdViNr-zKCYdXI3434F6nS_164mofIFaW7oPCeZRpO-7dZ15wUnhx0jTkgk_Lycgg6Q/s3264/20230506_083623.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmD2Qo3iddGC1r7kG9CBMLGVP9JfhxUCwll8CX36pZIsZ6EIXwi-7MeZtEqnGEWR69Rd99RkXEAGrNKKoG-fB58t4ncw1rFc4cVYNX9jmNZLkfri-G2hlJCNQmrdViNr-zKCYdXI3434F6nS_164mofIFaW7oPCeZRpO-7dZ15wUnhx0jTkgk_Lycgg6Q/w400-h300/20230506_083623.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6DeaIdCExRYNqhpnj09LpMyF2f9en4811D7KlnLmX47sEsSQf3_g667AQ_uhNgHoaLOgLSynWEvLcaD4pGHVf9tjuF6TJYn7c4Gt26Tu_Win7sC_o7bdVRIeuRl6WdfFaFXFhLh6kSpi0YioVB3Fx5rYYgd5KKBKkI47oxtOK9X7TBTsvbWm8BW8t5vs/s3264/20230513_173136.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6DeaIdCExRYNqhpnj09LpMyF2f9en4811D7KlnLmX47sEsSQf3_g667AQ_uhNgHoaLOgLSynWEvLcaD4pGHVf9tjuF6TJYn7c4Gt26Tu_Win7sC_o7bdVRIeuRl6WdfFaFXFhLh6kSpi0YioVB3Fx5rYYgd5KKBKkI47oxtOK9X7TBTsvbWm8BW8t5vs/w400-h300/20230513_173136.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When my mom and two sisters came to pick me up at the close of the semester, Lauren and I had a blast jet skiing and afterwards we all swam in the ocean. On the way back to our hotel, we stopped and enjoyed an awesome dinner at Butch's Bistro & BBQ. The food was the bomb - highly recommend it if you're ever in the Florida/Alabama area. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjdHYeqW3MNuKgm3u89zhjF-ENRKmXBG-aoeCQy-Fkb-0LdswdqT8ZaJC_D9_-1r1v9x3FOq5CsfpiXWTPzFZP9XN1MwkhKEEacGa6OBeDI_jxEKMDf1ZNHcm7GTyqDcjvcX5YZe39TD_Cu9XX4Xme2ojdA6hYZ81aScF0nx4YA0jxEFQLC0UqsTH9o0/s6000/IMG_1166.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjdHYeqW3MNuKgm3u89zhjF-ENRKmXBG-aoeCQy-Fkb-0LdswdqT8ZaJC_D9_-1r1v9x3FOq5CsfpiXWTPzFZP9XN1MwkhKEEacGa6OBeDI_jxEKMDf1ZNHcm7GTyqDcjvcX5YZe39TD_Cu9XX4Xme2ojdA6hYZ81aScF0nx4YA0jxEFQLC0UqsTH9o0/w400-h266/IMG_1166.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On the way back home, we stopped at Falling Waters State Park to look at the tallest waterfall in Florida. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Flowers in the park...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtr_MBYF6xqBrbrR3qIzgKB0Y-zQAxlohSd0gJCcWk7FLhXMpXiGiJd_dO9eWQU_1Ksg-W7tcS_YBpOAvKOlUU6T9aH1HXOqToDN0KJ_H7HAXt8dQyLXvl0Q4CPmhXs4XCep88a7StHt_EcO2brYUND5qKRBr1Gvx6N8AKGURAzGGVdoV61UqPhwdTQwM/s5184/IMG_9889.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtr_MBYF6xqBrbrR3qIzgKB0Y-zQAxlohSd0gJCcWk7FLhXMpXiGiJd_dO9eWQU_1Ksg-W7tcS_YBpOAvKOlUU6T9aH1HXOqToDN0KJ_H7HAXt8dQyLXvl0Q4CPmhXs4XCep88a7StHt_EcO2brYUND5qKRBr1Gvx6N8AKGURAzGGVdoV61UqPhwdTQwM/w400-h266/IMG_9889.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhkymrg6Bw-Mk8hp0XD1CevcIzwJVIuNqSv5lojQZ4omlqM1-RpvilJ1QiR61zTJQK1_b30WXMnwXu2Sav5mmzR0B_OLerWydTd-XRb5IVRTQBd27LUMRHZQqoEhatowlK5qI1sxSeyBmLDXECH1dW5IDEE4bQmcFCvCFkla5XYcT_x4yqVYxjjOwJwk/s5184/IMG_9895.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;">Flowers in a field on the side of the road.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2pxD3nrUjke90e0Tj4lc8vfo1rDy8yESuxEdDeimE4BT4vXpQgiHyElrruDJa8-UUkp0OBkpPSJe0FtVE6mRvYzhoY64BQYd-nVZFuVy-n007TjE5xiBaJPbHav2j2U-4N_3dINUAISYIt_geVRWYY8RFJS67WL_XQWuy3xaQFz1Q-I7qyhaSvg6ZBr0/s5184/IMG_9926.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2pxD3nrUjke90e0Tj4lc8vfo1rDy8yESuxEdDeimE4BT4vXpQgiHyElrruDJa8-UUkp0OBkpPSJe0FtVE6mRvYzhoY64BQYd-nVZFuVy-n007TjE5xiBaJPbHav2j2U-4N_3dINUAISYIt_geVRWYY8RFJS67WL_XQWuy3xaQFz1Q-I7qyhaSvg6ZBr0/w400-h266/IMG_9926.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWgE3TjFGwys8_M6dMyJxQ556Srng4AFTNb-KdIRIXS0P28Z0WF_PUyIihiEVs9e0Em1Zm0ZijlnK-4BUtLTj1F1UttCS5--qgDkL235BmdHTMCRxxXzGFAcSkdLEMYJt7G7It5-3u-Ul4pNm3sOA51DLwMkBLccL9iXLcG1B9jAL40Yf2Afk3Qd1fbOw/s5184/IMG_9925.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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What an awesome experience! Totally recommend it! 😀</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc8JwRnZbxh5o2_Uz7spd6xOpxDQHHmapytZ8aSWI1PtoV8UNzxXwsSZ9x3dbA8_RBrCyd2UDcPEHWki-7-G_TR5evyDjxnoWO2v-SAFyTqN6BOSqEL39ifctjhjuJZ28MF9u2I5gTw9hR5VvHbW1Sua0qiphWo0mWSCNwvFmH7IryYXxgSVTZzN6gAOg/s5184/IMG_9985.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc8JwRnZbxh5o2_Uz7spd6xOpxDQHHmapytZ8aSWI1PtoV8UNzxXwsSZ9x3dbA8_RBrCyd2UDcPEHWki-7-G_TR5evyDjxnoWO2v-SAFyTqN6BOSqEL39ifctjhjuJZ28MF9u2I5gTw9hR5VvHbW1Sua0qiphWo0mWSCNwvFmH7IryYXxgSVTZzN6gAOg/w400-h266/IMG_9985.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lauren</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakU3Hq8WP6pLFaZfVJWudsYtEnBtUxqYitfBeSP0UixUEYSPyXD6Q-4LALUDXaFDaDC7Lqd0JHK3QfEXHOgLpMuRV-TGfS2iB890uLNPWhGstnpMN_nbzVqlrJPsIylxs3BK0ivAGgojv-YBHKdMOsBz3vid-qFhYl9KzcBxJmOyP0gywviCvFmsu1lg/s5184/IMG_9995.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhakU3Hq8WP6pLFaZfVJWudsYtEnBtUxqYitfBeSP0UixUEYSPyXD6Q-4LALUDXaFDaDC7Lqd0JHK3QfEXHOgLpMuRV-TGfS2iB890uLNPWhGstnpMN_nbzVqlrJPsIylxs3BK0ivAGgojv-YBHKdMOsBz3vid-qFhYl9KzcBxJmOyP0gywviCvFmsu1lg/w400-h266/IMG_9995.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizAykJVIQKic9liwCgHl9r2yEmNG3zjOQpP_wLTONlFg-C01rq_wxOQUAIs2nDBkaFewFpk3dy92mDRPMwwLPchcFkHercNRuQvggzlrmGNqwiVfDz5VPTUpegLfTXgFnYSnkUaBeCZGZaq8D_HdZmoNVLJ4QFTtHbOpdyyjjB3dB8KTE_O5JTeKEJJEU/s6000/IMG_1308.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizAykJVIQKic9liwCgHl9r2yEmNG3zjOQpP_wLTONlFg-C01rq_wxOQUAIs2nDBkaFewFpk3dy92mDRPMwwLPchcFkHercNRuQvggzlrmGNqwiVfDz5VPTUpegLfTXgFnYSnkUaBeCZGZaq8D_HdZmoNVLJ4QFTtHbOpdyyjjB3dB8KTE_O5JTeKEJJEU/w400-h266/IMG_1308.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The plane we rode in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">That's it for now. I'll post summer adventures next time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hope your August is going well and have an awesome day! 😁</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-32792341533657096292023-07-10T07:30:00.001-04:002023-07-10T07:30:00.138-04:00Musings on a Monday Morning<div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #073763;"> <span style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">Proverbs 16:3: </span><i style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;">Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established."</i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i style="font-family: helvetica; text-align: left;"><span style="color: #073763;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: helvetica;">The past few weeks this verse has been in my head because I now understand it more fully now that I've seen it worked out practically in a Christian's life. When you find yourself in a situation which you wish you weren't in, or if you have an unlikeable task to do, it is so easy to complain about the circumstance. But instead, focus on looking for the good, looking for the blessings God gives daily, and offering thanksgiving to the Lord. When you commit, give, your actions to the Lord, even if you don't feel good about it at the moment, God will change your heart and your thoughts will eventually be in the right place. I was just reading the other morning in Psalms and came across this verse which I think goes along with Proverbs 16:3. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGv1wpHckwvR3eHIadrRfv-dfIE6ojnDnZjiT8rvf7GyY0WLT3XcR8Fg2FwkRS397-ENG4BlicqfHD53_sKS2PhpGA3AVZ2KIwvl_fhHt-v8ISNS6BdKUH4u5h4NQJM_fP05llOssM1-llS6qcaYmEIwOJj_aS06JMvkt6TCM0S8X-UgzEN5R83V6WcIE/s5184/IMG_0052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #073763;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGv1wpHckwvR3eHIadrRfv-dfIE6ojnDnZjiT8rvf7GyY0WLT3XcR8Fg2FwkRS397-ENG4BlicqfHD53_sKS2PhpGA3AVZ2KIwvl_fhHt-v8ISNS6BdKUH4u5h4NQJM_fP05llOssM1-llS6qcaYmEIwOJj_aS06JMvkt6TCM0S8X-UgzEN5R83V6WcIE/w400-h266/IMG_0052.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: #073763;"><span style="font-family: helvetica;">Psalm 119:133: "</span><i style="font-family: helvetica;">Order my steps in thy word: and let not any iniquity have dominion over me." </i></span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: helvetica;">What a good prayer. Each one of us as God's child should desire to walk according to God's word and be constantly vigilant lest sin should have power over us. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: helvetica;">I pray you're encouraged to immerse yourself in the truth of Scripture this week, and purpose to commit your actions to the Lord so your thoughts will be correct. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(116, 27, 71); color: #741b47; font-size: 14.85px;">❤️</span><span style="color: #073763;">Ashley</span></span></div><br /><span style="font-family: helvetica;"><br /></span></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-74619947480915004592023-07-04T08:00:00.001-04:002023-07-04T08:00:00.135-04:00Happy 4th of July!<p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> <span style="color: #990000;">Happy Independence Day!!!</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyI4VO6hNbG1EWabfsCIN91DK6urU_jPMd_kmDM0DReFFSyxBj0mvPBx5TdielzB2LDXbL_JndoYoMBjhvylYdx5HUqt6afP7oyRERh4npo3HAbCWctjoNAjrbdpEwbAlF6zr8OMWQG2RjoA__2wf2pfGrTMPaetA22K9FEmFftCOQkrk3-dn832RQgFg/s4079/Fireworks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3389" data-original-width="4079" height="333" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyI4VO6hNbG1EWabfsCIN91DK6urU_jPMd_kmDM0DReFFSyxBj0mvPBx5TdielzB2LDXbL_JndoYoMBjhvylYdx5HUqt6afP7oyRERh4npo3HAbCWctjoNAjrbdpEwbAlF6zr8OMWQG2RjoA__2wf2pfGrTMPaetA22K9FEmFftCOQkrk3-dn832RQgFg/w400-h333/Fireworks.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;">America has been a country for 247 years now, and gratefulness floods my heart as I think about how good God has been to bless this country so immensely. I love these verses of "God Bless America."</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>O beautiful for pilgrim feet whose stern impassioned stress,</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>A thoroughfare for freedom beat, across the wilderness. </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>America! America! God mend thine ev'ry flaw, c</i></span></span><i style="color: #990000; font-family: arial;">onfirm thy soul in self-control, thy liberty in law. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife,</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life. </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>America! America! May God thy gold refine, t</i></span></span><i style="color: #990000; font-family: arial;">ill all success be noblenss, and ev'ry gain divine. </i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years.</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears.</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>America! America! God shed his grace on thee, and crown thy good with brotherhood,</i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>from sea to shining sea. </i></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Ronald Reagan said, "We're blessed with the opportunity to stand for something - for liberty and freedom and fairness. And these are things worth fighting for, worth devoting our lives to." </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Liberty didn't originate from the founding fathers. It comes from God. Since every person is created in God's image, each one deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and individual freedom is worth fighting for. I like what the psalmist said in Psalm 61:5: "...thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name." We have been indeed blessed with a strong, great heritage, and I hope you have an awesome day celebrating! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Do you have any fun plans or traditions you like to do on the 4th? </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><p></p>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-40998628863620577612023-06-20T20:29:00.003-04:002023-07-18T10:58:00.685-04:00Fried Egg & Tomato <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here's yet another recipe for you, friend. Can you tell I really enjoy cooking? 😀</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This recipe was first introduced to me by my Chinese roommate from college. It makes for a quick, easy lunch or supper. The following measurements are enough for probably a two-person meal with some leftovers. (I made this for myself and had leftovers for a couple days.) You can of course adjust the recipe to fit your family size. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Also, if you can't find the Udon noodle, I've heard that egg noodles work, but I haven't tried it. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Ingredients: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">-2 tomatoes</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">-1-2 bundles of Japanese Udon noodles </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">-3 eggs</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">-soy sauce</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">-Ketchup</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZEQOWS8CWOait3IVu10zJZ_E24ErQrperXbozYzHWGk6VxyKwIVpqgRH1etAIHeNx26grLbJA56D4620Q9l8jHCspPcU5bfGfWPFka4PArt-UwSddN8TqtQI3eIchSn6xMPu4i936JQc8xGu3prA2Fbpr0hgMsk0BDkvb0PF6np6mZJf_7HHoFho/s5184/IMG_0119%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaZEQOWS8CWOait3IVu10zJZ_E24ErQrperXbozYzHWGk6VxyKwIVpqgRH1etAIHeNx26grLbJA56D4620Q9l8jHCspPcU5bfGfWPFka4PArt-UwSddN8TqtQI3eIchSn6xMPu4i936JQc8xGu3prA2Fbpr0hgMsk0BDkvb0PF6np6mZJf_7HHoFho/w400-h266/IMG_0119%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Here's what the udon noodles look like. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5P72_iKEjJKAYSyVxhgv22J6q7q0AnTWOXIOJAJ_76BH6dWz4gudKlOTss37bP0H029XspSJRR_YYDi_OSSOLuMHucIFabjPVV2IWjvFQyyx1Ry4p3LAf4KnspZBIGhL88dDEoWWHN5iTkqZFrUHTknmLtGlIKzalV9txR7cqhLqzHZw_OvSsCfPk/s5184/IMG_0120%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5P72_iKEjJKAYSyVxhgv22J6q7q0AnTWOXIOJAJ_76BH6dWz4gudKlOTss37bP0H029XspSJRR_YYDi_OSSOLuMHucIFabjPVV2IWjvFQyyx1Ry4p3LAf4KnspZBIGhL88dDEoWWHN5iTkqZFrUHTknmLtGlIKzalV9txR7cqhLqzHZw_OvSsCfPk/w400-h266/IMG_0120%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Instructions: </b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Bring water in a pot to a boil and add the Udon noodles. Meanwhile, cut up the tomatoes. Cook and scramble the eggs and add the tomatoes to the eggs. Cook tomatoes slightly and drizzle a little soy sauce and ketchup over the blend. (For this exact recipe I use 2 packets of ketchup.) You don't want to cook the tomatoes too long else they'll become soggy. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">When the noodles are done, strain them. (I also rinse off my noodles.) </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlK-Cq8DQi7e1Fk-gPT96fz1fmdrv-XMNkBd3ywNts9-WoEQViffJ9LPcoPQbhxsecNKJs4QWhKnUrkCbXy2EHWuBAylMMlP7bWCCYIWzLTHcShNKH5rocBx9jSaVeT-lvgVTl7V5IP9cswiNxBqrKlT0KjuWQN9AkqLDnKYOWeFUVPU0wZ4Oj_Mp/s5184/IMG_0125%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOlK-Cq8DQi7e1Fk-gPT96fz1fmdrv-XMNkBd3ywNts9-WoEQViffJ9LPcoPQbhxsecNKJs4QWhKnUrkCbXy2EHWuBAylMMlP7bWCCYIWzLTHcShNKH5rocBx9jSaVeT-lvgVTl7V5IP9cswiNxBqrKlT0KjuWQN9AkqLDnKYOWeFUVPU0wZ4Oj_Mp/w400-h266/IMG_0125%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Add the eggs and tomatoes over the noodles in a bowl. You can drizzle a little more soy sauce over everything and mix together if you'd like. Then enjoy! 😋</span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhjOE_U_AXZv6sx9_i-J-XqQZqPRaMDJeQPTDkndfdkNvmGCp8aYW6_C9ueMYm5_LRvMrdi5Z5PMHZU_cOrKLYKhqsd-wzYcTwZQ7Vuov-YLGb7R6ARsR51LmjAkMgUZDDwJmHdgadUHi5IZj-1-ARLm9sC0686fM7eJizYt_gd_tga54HL_5LOD1/s5184/blog%20pic.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikhjOE_U_AXZv6sx9_i-J-XqQZqPRaMDJeQPTDkndfdkNvmGCp8aYW6_C9ueMYm5_LRvMrdi5Z5PMHZU_cOrKLYKhqsd-wzYcTwZQ7Vuov-YLGb7R6ARsR51LmjAkMgUZDDwJmHdgadUHi5IZj-1-ARLm9sC0686fM7eJizYt_gd_tga54HL_5LOD1/w400-h266/blog%20pic.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Variations: I’ve added lettuce to this blend and cooked it slightly with the eggs and tomatoes. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtytrvA_0bjwF-_ROOTj4JSRirhx2_emDyT7cVD6l5WmcpJ70Tlp4cRks5IvKUVNThDqxeokM1t9doqNvMh9BN1ZJ5HbTXwkvx7w30h3t_g3jaiZniDypME36wpAT5NDE0-MlYXJb3GoUgZHvy3MQbqrCVYGFpOH9pMBzjUcjkQG9aQAswYhoiLxI3i9U/s3264/IMG_0478.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtytrvA_0bjwF-_ROOTj4JSRirhx2_emDyT7cVD6l5WmcpJ70Tlp4cRks5IvKUVNThDqxeokM1t9doqNvMh9BN1ZJ5HbTXwkvx7w30h3t_g3jaiZniDypME36wpAT5NDE0-MlYXJb3GoUgZHvy3MQbqrCVYGFpOH9pMBzjUcjkQG9aQAswYhoiLxI3i9U/w300-h400/IMG_0478.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Shrimp also tastes great in it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> If you try this recipe, I would love to know how you liked it!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><br /></div></div></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-16452175408602529432023-05-30T08:34:00.001-04:002023-05-30T08:39:56.861-04:00Memorial Day & Homemade Granola<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">A cherry hello to you, friend!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">I wanted to post yesterday but just didn't get a chance to. I hope you were able to celebrate Memorial Day yesterday by remembering and thanking the Lord for those patriots who gave their lives in defense of this land. Did you know that in December of 2000, the National Moment of Remembrance Act became a law? At 3:00 p.m. wherever you're at on Memorial Day, Americans everywhere are encouraged to pause for one minute of silence to remember the men and women who died in service to our country. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>O beautiful for heroes proved in liberating strife,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Who more than self their country loved, and mercy more than life.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>America! America! May God thy gold refine</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Till all success be nobleness, and ev'ry gain divine. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>O beautiful for patriot dream that sees beyond the years,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Thine alabaster cities gleam, undimmed by human tears. </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>America! America! God shed his grace on thee,</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>And crown thy good with brotherhood, from sea to shining sea.</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt7FTV2UXBlLzwu0uFEYyMTYg1R-ytAZXqo_9WNNWVxGP50yw9v9IrHN7dK0wv9Uu0LCfoqOLvoZMGCy0Ih4eXOsAJLCFFMf7HpCL9nfyt-fyfDiNlx0vtUF4owy24afeWCVYrMTY0CBFKJrHFHYLjGSHRQ0GJP9QpgrDRpdX2i8Mdp5Mj27bOTMcs/s5184/IMG_0078%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt7FTV2UXBlLzwu0uFEYyMTYg1R-ytAZXqo_9WNNWVxGP50yw9v9IrHN7dK0wv9Uu0LCfoqOLvoZMGCy0Ih4eXOsAJLCFFMf7HpCL9nfyt-fyfDiNlx0vtUF4owy24afeWCVYrMTY0CBFKJrHFHYLjGSHRQ0GJP9QpgrDRpdX2i8Mdp5Mj27bOTMcs/w400-h266/IMG_0078%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">Also, Memorial Day marks the official beginning of summer, so happy summer. 😃</span></div><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Now, I have a new recipe for you to try. If you like granola, I recommend making this. It is much healthier than buying it at the store and it's super easy to make. </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmYfGJO_Cf-dN4gJuGya5KH2HzzvIZX8r2x0CKdioiM8X6Bi8q86R6Ut4KT1B-Exyn94Py-7Ko6qZtKCl2Vr8FKXLjOZg0Wtuuoq5bpU9HVUKH7XCqVeenNir_fuWLHWwmrMXwFGaunLMhxNUeFrQc2muOvNpRpantJcSa4AxCweo2kBBwxpbFsfCL/s5184/IMG_0020%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmYfGJO_Cf-dN4gJuGya5KH2HzzvIZX8r2x0CKdioiM8X6Bi8q86R6Ut4KT1B-Exyn94Py-7Ko6qZtKCl2Vr8FKXLjOZg0Wtuuoq5bpU9HVUKH7XCqVeenNir_fuWLHWwmrMXwFGaunLMhxNUeFrQc2muOvNpRpantJcSa4AxCweo2kBBwxpbFsfCL/w400-h266/IMG_0020%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">The ingredients you need are: </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">1/2 cup coconut oil</span></li><li><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">1/2 cup honey</span></li><li><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</span></li><li><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">1/2 teaspoon salt</span></li><li><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">3 cups rolled oats</span></li><li><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">1 cup raisins</span></li><li><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">1 cup almonds</span></li></ul><div><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">Instructions: Add everything together in a bowl and mix except for the raisins. Add a sprinkle of cloves and/or flax seed. If the mixture is still a little wet, add more oats. Grease your pan well so the granola doesn't stick. Spread out the mixture on the pan and bake in the oven at 300 degrees for 15 minutes. Take the pan out, add raisins to the mixture, stir around, and bake again for 15 minutes. Then take it out and let cool completely before putting it in a jar. Scrape it up when you first take it out of the oven while it's still on the pan so it doesn't stick while cooling. </span></div><div><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">This recipe is versatile. You can leave out the almonds or the raisins if you don't like them. You could add another nut or chocolate chips, depending on what you like. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVRlGBKXGygcKxxLAISve9YT5r40iKMYthMyQCqqwkZc-hlrZlAYfV4eP02l71jCQSx6GClw35anpJ018g3Tu2H_3PpHuM7JynVRQJIeCybcxWdKc4LeYb7GzBjXF-GX79BMYcrV5ZnuZQHt70wZcIw9XZbAGKrRJbFXrjvl8yDbWSl-rpCW4cyDD/s5184/IMG_0017%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPVRlGBKXGygcKxxLAISve9YT5r40iKMYthMyQCqqwkZc-hlrZlAYfV4eP02l71jCQSx6GClw35anpJ018g3Tu2H_3PpHuM7JynVRQJIeCybcxWdKc4LeYb7GzBjXF-GX79BMYcrV5ZnuZQHt70wZcIw9XZbAGKrRJbFXrjvl8yDbWSl-rpCW4cyDD/w400-h266/IMG_0017%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">Enjoy! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">If you make this, I'd love to know how you like it. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><i>Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. </i>~Romans 15:13</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-20786217017869445352023-05-04T16:08:00.001-04:002023-05-04T16:10:37.063-04:00Values are a Part of Life<div style="text-align: center;">Values. I've been pondering this topic lately since we discussed it in my favorite class. First, here's a couple questions to think about: </div><div style="text-align: center;">What do you hold most dear? What (or who) is your authority? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I see more and more Christians living a detached life from the Bible. Do you hold God's word as the dearest thing? Is the Scripture your authority for all decisions you make? </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Lately I've been noticing more and more how vital it is that Christians be constantly in the Word. The devil is out to destroy. This is no time to be passive in your Christian walk. Recently I've heard some young people say, "I don't feel like that was right..." or "I feel like this should be allowed." Why are Christians basing their decisions on their feelings? That is dangerous. Proverbs 28:26 says "He that trusteth in his own heart is a fool." In all kindness, it doesn't really matter what you <i>feel</i> is right. What do you <i>know</i> to be right based on what God has said? He has given us a guidebook for how to live life - it's all in the Bible. Psalm 119:105 ~ "Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Being a Christian is something you should not take lightly. It is not something you can take off one day and put on the next. It is part of who you are. You cannot choose to be a Christian only when it's convenient. Do not back down in those moments when you have to make a difficult decision, when you know people will be angry with you and disagree with what you've chosen. Don't let what other people think rule you. Choose what you know is right biblically and do it, even if it's not popular. You'll always be in the majority because God is on your side. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSAuGFQ_lavOxgkpKXETKr1yeoTVI6o1jg0vszALnOEyRrr8HwDW_u8eJNyDq8gEoUOHP0Ij8hToTl6ra8nO0tD6zBcJ2G945TK1iPwytmQ6thPDC6qLPKi9kQPILm9hAPN-eBpKab4xNm9K31uFly9bWJLHbaOI82SdmGFwykZ6EU2GO37Bp3DWi/s4083/edited%20flower.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4083" height="339" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrSAuGFQ_lavOxgkpKXETKr1yeoTVI6o1jg0vszALnOEyRrr8HwDW_u8eJNyDq8gEoUOHP0Ij8hToTl6ra8nO0tD6zBcJ2G945TK1iPwytmQ6thPDC6qLPKi9kQPILm9hAPN-eBpKab4xNm9K31uFly9bWJLHbaOI82SdmGFwykZ6EU2GO37Bp3DWi/w400-h339/edited%20flower.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You CAN NOT separate your work/life from your values. I know probably most of you are not writing books, but I'm just going to use it as an example since I'm a writer and it's a topic that's near and dear to my heart. 😊 Writers should reflect Christ in their books. Even if the book does not necessarily contain "Christian" themes, it should still be wholesome and good, reflective of your right values that are rooted in Scripture. Words are precious. They're powerful. Especially in writing, they can be used to lift up the name of Christ or they can be used to bring harm to him. No matter a writer's motive for writing, every book a Christian writes should never contain vulgarity, disgusting descriptive scenes, or cursing and blasphemous words. Real life can be depicted without including these things. Hard topics can be discussed in a Christ-honoring way. When a Christian has the vocation of writer, welder, or pilot, he is a Christian writer, a Christian welder, and a Christian pilot. Others are watching and learning from your example. If a Christian acts in a way contrary to principles in Scripture, he may bring more harm to Christ's name. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here are some valuable Scriptural reminders:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Proverbs 4:23: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">1 Corinthians 10:31: "Whether therefore ye eat, or dink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Matthew 12:35: "A good man out of the good treasure of the heart bringeth forth good things: and an evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth evil things."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Titus 2:7-8: "In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, Sound speech that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you."</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Stay faithful.</div><div style="text-align: center;">~Ashley</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-70020448208021025882023-04-07T12:44:00.002-04:002023-04-08T10:48:42.614-04:00Communication: Body Language<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"> Hello friend! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">I'm so thankful it's the weekend...how about you? Do you have any special plans to celebrate Easter? I don't really have anything extra ordinary going on, except that all classes are cancelled through Monday and that gives us a nice break. </span></p><p><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">The other day my friend and I were talking about body language, and she told me that body language is 55% of communication, tone is 38%, and actual words are only 7%. It makes sense because we all know the phrase, "actions speak louder than words."</span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">Our conversation made me think of Jesus. This week is Easter, the time when we celebrate Jesus' resurrection. Not only did Christ say he loved the world, he communicated it in the most powerful way through his body language when he took my sins and gave up his life on the cross for me. John 15:13 says "Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends." It's one thing for a man to die for his friends. But it's something else for a man to die for his enemies. Yet that is exactly what Jesus did. He <b>proved</b> he loved the world. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">How I love to read the book You wrote for me -</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">You loved the world so much you gave Your Son. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">Written there in crimson, You told me I'm forgiven. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">It is done, it is done!</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">So if You never speak another word of blessing, </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">And the silence leaves me with a sense of loss, </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">I'll remember when my heart begins to question,</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">Any doubt that You loved me, was settled at the cross. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">I would be the first to admit I don't deserve</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">The kind of favor You have always shown. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">But You don't have to tell me, </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">You proved how much You loved me, </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">And I know, I'll still know.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">That if You never speak another word of blessing,</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">And the silence leaves me with a sense of loss, </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">I'll remember when my heart begins to question, </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">Any doubt that You loved me was settled at the cross. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">Every word was mercy, every breath forgave, </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">every drop of blood testifies of grace.</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">If You never speak another word of blessing,</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">And the silence leaves me with a sense of loss,</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">I'll remember when my heart begins to question,</span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">Any doubt that You loved me was settled at the cross. </span></i></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">~"Settled at the Cross"</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">Here's the music for the song if you'd like to hear it.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qeLwvivO-0s" width="320" youtube-src-id="qeLwvivO-0s"></iframe></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">If viewing this post on your email, click <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qeLwvivO-0s" target="_blank">here</a> to listen. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;">Amazing love! How can it be that thou, my God, shouldst die for me?</span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #351c75; font-family: Lora;"><b>"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." ~ Romans 5:8</b></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-60199515240380315392023-03-26T09:14:00.002-04:002023-03-26T16:27:28.433-04:00Homespun Devotions ~ Volume 2 <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">A cheery hello to you! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">I am thrilled to share a new devotional book with you, written by my friend, <a href="https://www.homespundevotions.com/" target="_blank">Mrs. Smith.</a> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHjrdljlFDMau98T-OUoBQPNqxf4OG_60Xmt5hTSZhiady6phi-4yri7IHq_MkB0WXztTI9ryXLKRaVdchhbzZPFDqtFFH_wZ7ET-HaTWrnJP2LTFhSxLL-oUodmu7atHKJl4i9C89SaNBdqDYm7x04CeE1j_X5DsFVYcLTlOTQGC2rtb34HtrCqn/s499/book.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black; font-family: Merriweather;"><img border="0" data-original-height="499" data-original-width="333" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWHjrdljlFDMau98T-OUoBQPNqxf4OG_60Xmt5hTSZhiady6phi-4yri7IHq_MkB0WXztTI9ryXLKRaVdchhbzZPFDqtFFH_wZ7ET-HaTWrnJP2LTFhSxLL-oUodmu7atHKJl4i9C89SaNBdqDYm7x04CeE1j_X5DsFVYcLTlOTQGC2rtb34HtrCqn/w268-h400/book.jpg" width="268" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">About the Book:</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;">Christian living is like a quilt—multi-colored scraps of wisdom gleaned and assembled one stitch at a time. We learn as we go, as the common thread of the Gospel of Jesus Christ is woven throughout the everyday moments, events, and situations we encounter. Only He can tie the pieces together and create something of beauty that will serve to warm the hearts of others and surround them with His grace.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /></span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;">"Homespun Devotions: Volume One" </span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;">began a series of books that record the piecing together of many of the stories of my life and the rich spiritual truths God has imparted along the way; </span><span class="a-text-bold" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;">this is Volume Two</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;">. As you read these homespun narratives of family, love, marriage, motherhood, friendship, and the music that is such a part of my heritage, you will discover glimpses into moments of the soul-searching and intense struggles I have experienced while journeying to a place of complete surrender to the One who bled and died for me.<br style="box-sizing: border-box;" /><br style="box-sizing: border-box;" />I point you to no denomination, religious group, or sect—</span><span class="a-text-bold a-text-italic" style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; font-style: italic; font-weight: 700; text-align: start;">only</span><span style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; text-align: start;"> to the foot of the cross of Jesus Christ, where redemption, restoration, healing, and peace still freely and lavishly flow. He loves you with a never-ending, unconditional love—I pray you embrace this truth afresh and with a deeper persuasion as you read.</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">My thoughts: </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"> Each devotional contains a small story from Mrs. Smith's life and she gives application to go along with the lesson learned. I truly enjoy them. Whether it's a devotional reminding me to appreciate others and the things they do for me, or sharing a reminder that God is stronger than I am and can bear all my burdens, or giving me encouragement to be faithful in praying, or sharing the sweet truth that God knows me fully and loves me, each one is an encouragement to my heart. And if you read the book, I know they'll encourage you too. </span></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">You can buy the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Homespun-Devotions-Cheryl-Smith/dp/B0BR77J6TS/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1672209151&sr=8-1" target="_blank"><b>here on Amazon</b></a>. And in case you haven't read the first devotional book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Homespun-Devotions-Cheryl-Smith/dp/B09C1FRC5J/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1628035661&sr=1-2" target="_blank"><b>here it is</b></a>. This would be an awesome resource for any Christian friend who needs encouragement or who just likes to read. :) </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">I want to thank Mrs. Smith for allowing me to read and review this book. </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Merriweather;">About the author: </span></b></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Merriweather;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">Cheryl Smith is the author of the book “</span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088P597CB?pf_rd_r%3DSWFS2KSWWDMPNQ2DNDH7%26pf_rd_p%3Dedaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee&source=gmail&ust=1593546481457000&usg=AFQjCNHFlkdChNZ9AHwb3D4uMgsUmI0xEQ" href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088P597CB?pf_rd_r=SWFS2KSWWDMPNQ2DNDH7&pf_rd_p=edaba0ee-c2fe-4124-9f5d-b31d6b1bfbee" style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>Biblical Minimalism</b></a><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">,” the story of her family’s journey from a life of abundance to a more abundant life. She is the author of the blogs </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.biblicalminimalism.com/&source=gmail&ust=1593546481457000&usg=AFQjCNFmXEc8Eb69AAyQn5ePw9cAZIh-3A" href="http://www.biblicalminimalism.com/" style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>Biblical Minimalism</b></a><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">, where she writes about minimalism from a Biblical perspective, and </span><a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://www.homespundevotions.com/&source=gmail&ust=1593546481457000&usg=AFQjCNGiwdZCr0ZxK95wjUs5JOu0W3LBcg" href="http://www.homespundevotions.com/" style="background-color: white; text-align: left; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank"><b>Homespun Devotions</b></a><span style="background-color: white; text-align: left;">, where she writes devotionals and conducts “Inner Views.” She loves to spend time with her husband and son in the mountains, sing and play Bluegrass music, and write.</span></span></p><p><br /></p>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-42099488133083392482023-02-23T22:29:00.002-05:002023-02-23T22:29:48.628-05:00December 2022 - February 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hello Friend!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br />It's been a while since I've written an update. I had most of December and January off from school, so I got to spend some wonderful time with family. Here's a few pictures from the past couple of months. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We celebrated Christmas on Saturday since Sarah had to work on Sunday. My aunt and uncle came over for breakfast, and we enjoyed their company for a few hours. Their dog Harry loves my dad's motor bike. He's the cutest pup - he chased it around, and Gracie chased him. 😀</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-G-YLn2uUkCbNKryNinis62-Hb8njPONJ69gTi6RR8xPk8SRpyenkhesLfk99CJalPBLK1nqY9f8niYcsz36rpqCMPqKgnLx9U-KcbDJU46a1CVwuEmhHsGULLt8j6OIUXCQhuMhUTXFA6FZN8VSxYJz5pri5H_ynGKFCPzNgqSupP3AiZFPrQNKB/s5184/IMG_9170%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-G-YLn2uUkCbNKryNinis62-Hb8njPONJ69gTi6RR8xPk8SRpyenkhesLfk99CJalPBLK1nqY9f8niYcsz36rpqCMPqKgnLx9U-KcbDJU46a1CVwuEmhHsGULLt8j6OIUXCQhuMhUTXFA6FZN8VSxYJz5pri5H_ynGKFCPzNgqSupP3AiZFPrQNKB/w400-h266/IMG_9170%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRVRhUIhigcsSbDoUQVf6smhCrxgwTz5K3ETsa3OxN78UHFrGys4fREyxnVh7gVz7NhGL-egVT-Ww4jthQoyvH0H6ClqLaxLST7kqGIsB51A81Y7Hy6aJp_Oi1b4pmszE_v_e3Sx_N6BhgehkKZuzbL6pN3bGjmreJQtPL9yKGFAsJ6Gn2Tjwr5VNd/s5184/IMG_9177%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRVRhUIhigcsSbDoUQVf6smhCrxgwTz5K3ETsa3OxN78UHFrGys4fREyxnVh7gVz7NhGL-egVT-Ww4jthQoyvH0H6ClqLaxLST7kqGIsB51A81Y7Hy6aJp_Oi1b4pmszE_v_e3Sx_N6BhgehkKZuzbL6pN3bGjmreJQtPL9yKGFAsJ6Gn2Tjwr5VNd/w400-h266/IMG_9177%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPzSGXy5HRYYhnMc83baw2NAuFPTHF22AcjBYPkF2ufJw8N-OPzLAwpMoDVmvMPW2J4oLb8HqWXDoDZLwbaseW6cxgowt-lSnLY5j7VQnwhfURDK8db3luwUMd1ZtJN38gXO1PWglLKzFcXK0FMdlsIJKbf1IHh_ZMtFGdiilR1UE3uYCwR7DuRJ8Z/s5184/IMG_9176%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPzSGXy5HRYYhnMc83baw2NAuFPTHF22AcjBYPkF2ufJw8N-OPzLAwpMoDVmvMPW2J4oLb8HqWXDoDZLwbaseW6cxgowt-lSnLY5j7VQnwhfURDK8db3luwUMd1ZtJN38gXO1PWglLKzFcXK0FMdlsIJKbf1IHh_ZMtFGdiilR1UE3uYCwR7DuRJ8Z/w400-h266/IMG_9176%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdFaO32uqvVyTPpKPuO64WmEw8ByUbRsznGctqQr28nSGIiF3c28NUoLmNwf51JAG8Xd8cpmu4VjZV1yy2tIRs_iqAcjvBFKOrO_mekcsHzBMYRce8eB7wemBboBElNY5gA56NfeBnLMTM_sdjaXvP2AVe8_R_LHDkDNHgyFGA28OUixD-OTG-P3rt/s5184/IMG_9231%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdFaO32uqvVyTPpKPuO64WmEw8ByUbRsznGctqQr28nSGIiF3c28NUoLmNwf51JAG8Xd8cpmu4VjZV1yy2tIRs_iqAcjvBFKOrO_mekcsHzBMYRce8eB7wemBboBElNY5gA56NfeBnLMTM_sdjaXvP2AVe8_R_LHDkDNHgyFGA28OUixD-OTG-P3rt/w400-h266/IMG_9231%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I visited my favorite place - the beach- a few times. The views never get old.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheiODHifCmNbUpZxHEftQdGobCaaEOiPaqlTakVHsCnnb8f1Vobcn1Ii0iZF-oPfJSMvM46B6CSYoZCvp1MHcJjd-PifDabUuHRq0btU54JUasJUk9k4IYU97hQWP5F7txU11xE7dGLy_0BLjx7VaR8S8yJCEmwpAgdHshhCtxI_ZtegJ3xRd0U_Oe/s5184/IMG_9242%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheiODHifCmNbUpZxHEftQdGobCaaEOiPaqlTakVHsCnnb8f1Vobcn1Ii0iZF-oPfJSMvM46B6CSYoZCvp1MHcJjd-PifDabUuHRq0btU54JUasJUk9k4IYU97hQWP5F7txU11xE7dGLy_0BLjx7VaR8S8yJCEmwpAgdHshhCtxI_ZtegJ3xRd0U_Oe/w400-h266/IMG_9242%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> A random pup walking on the beach with its owner.</span></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This week at college, the students are enjoying the Bible conference. It started Wednesday and runs through Friday. It's a concentrated time to focus on God's word. We get to hear a lot of messages by a variety of preachers. Yesterday we enjoyed a lovely time of fellowship and games at the picnic. The theme was Western Roundup. There was ax throwing, bull riding, nerf gun competitions, corn hole, kite-flying, hayrides, and many other activities for the students and guests to enjoy. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I'm in my second to last semester of college, and it's quite busy. I'm not sure how often I'll be able to post, but I hope to pop in once in a while. :)</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">How is your year going so far? Share in the comments! </span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Psalm 119:160</span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">~ <i>Thy word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever. </i></span></span></div></div></div><br /><br /><br /><p></p>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-43908183609829435512023-01-11T10:59:00.001-05:002023-01-12T16:36:35.274-05:00Blender Muffins<p style="text-align: center;">Here's another great recipe, simple and quick to make. This recipe is for blender muffins. <br />To make these, you need, </p><p style="text-align: center;">~ 1 1/2 bananas</p><p style="text-align: center;">~ 1/4 cup peanut butter</p><p style="text-align: center;">~ 2 eggs</p><p style="text-align: center;">~ 1 tsp vanilla</p><p style="text-align: center;">~ 1/2 tsp baking soda</p><p style="text-align: center;">~ honey. I just added probably a teaspoon of honey. </p><p style="text-align: center;">~ blender: I used a magic bullet blender and found it works the best.</p><p style="text-align: center;">~ muffin pan</p><p style="text-align: center;">~ toppings: optional. I sprinkled a few mini chocolate chips on the top. </p><p style="text-align: center;"><b>Directions: </b></p><p style="text-align: center;">Add all the ingredients into the blender and blend. I didn't add quite as much peanut butter as the recipe suggested because I didn't want the taste to be overpowering, but if you like strong peanut butter flavor, feel free to add more. Grease the muffin pan and pour the batter into the muffin holes. This recipe makes enough batter to fill up a pan of 24 small muffins. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsaBgq_i3nMl8QVQNEJN6cpj547jZg2CUAtELZkC5piN1qD55bchwhU5cW-axCGUCCfWwEQcsN_HKfMx_8tdf39fgiDQpc5-LSaTK3PzpFCcmDzqtatY1CVgxiaFoxMUXIDYEkyHJa19vDT4yNQ9gSxDEhoci5hnUNQ4KZDYZq8jexMfHEdGLrSyN/s5184/IMG_9475%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMsaBgq_i3nMl8QVQNEJN6cpj547jZg2CUAtELZkC5piN1qD55bchwhU5cW-axCGUCCfWwEQcsN_HKfMx_8tdf39fgiDQpc5-LSaTK3PzpFCcmDzqtatY1CVgxiaFoxMUXIDYEkyHJa19vDT4yNQ9gSxDEhoci5hnUNQ4KZDYZq8jexMfHEdGLrSyN/w400-h266/IMG_9475%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bake at 400 degrees for 8-9 minutes until slightly brown. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0K_rbnGRSG571UM_7FIMz4IobqTjl5U4gVIhdrIgldS3vF7DEPe5J5ro3UtbYHt-NUtUgAaMF5haUz9YpKuvCKYGjNe0VEjICb2ahlg-3e8AQ5ud0iWcRgp6Rzjj_cXrnlA99anjuqAUbd8jPQVhO-2hL9XonB41ju-4RLf-8YE_xtaYLCYoFNIVR/s5184/IMG_9477%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0K_rbnGRSG571UM_7FIMz4IobqTjl5U4gVIhdrIgldS3vF7DEPe5J5ro3UtbYHt-NUtUgAaMF5haUz9YpKuvCKYGjNe0VEjICb2ahlg-3e8AQ5ud0iWcRgp6Rzjj_cXrnlA99anjuqAUbd8jPQVhO-2hL9XonB41ju-4RLf-8YE_xtaYLCYoFNIVR/w400-h266/IMG_9477%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHG0kHscbINwMm8bDpo5H5z2Lo76auk9vxjRPqIeggikP1VM1EtoKqiqzyCY7cM4MII3v7YTAPpNAwHczRX1NRrByZn-ri4RohK_vHw3erZDZzB1KcldSSlV3kGzyj6yz2pBfmH6ighF7mU4qI3S_glh6WTXBLkWcsOa0Ge8prBij4QAIKR0ploso/s5184/IMG_9488%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOHG0kHscbINwMm8bDpo5H5z2Lo76auk9vxjRPqIeggikP1VM1EtoKqiqzyCY7cM4MII3v7YTAPpNAwHczRX1NRrByZn-ri4RohK_vHw3erZDZzB1KcldSSlV3kGzyj6yz2pBfmH6ighF7mU4qI3S_glh6WTXBLkWcsOa0Ge8prBij4QAIKR0ploso/w400-h266/IMG_9488%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDC5QoeDtzPdSMUCISDivWe7mwzytZJwxk-0WXaOdMe7AOHGsa_300zOleWUFdaAJNMHzVRGuG1PSdS3NOQujiyx_4S3ABFCfUsfXK7sIwVPyjiI07KfugWuhg6-nMUNxw1Kiv2ljlheiGyJlie_OSAoL5YROoWSjAlKL0MCJazTogmj_vwSvXC23/s5184/IMG_9489%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDC5QoeDtzPdSMUCISDivWe7mwzytZJwxk-0WXaOdMe7AOHGsa_300zOleWUFdaAJNMHzVRGuG1PSdS3NOQujiyx_4S3ABFCfUsfXK7sIwVPyjiI07KfugWuhg6-nMUNxw1Kiv2ljlheiGyJlie_OSAoL5YROoWSjAlKL0MCJazTogmj_vwSvXC23/w400-h266/IMG_9489%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Scoop out of the pan, let cool, and enjoy! </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-7389092113805256462023-01-09T10:01:00.003-05:002023-01-11T10:54:20.408-05:00Cabbage Stir Fry<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">A happy hello to you friend! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">Here's a new recipe for you to try. I just made this the other day, and it turned out to be delicious! I like this recipe because it's easy to make and the ingredients can be switched up depending on what you want to add. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;"><b>Cabbage Stir Fry:</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;"><b>Ingredients: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">* 1/2 pound of ground beef, chicken, kielbasa, or if you prefer no meat at all, it's fine without it. I used ground beef. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">* 1-2 large carrots</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">* 1 or 2 cloves of garlic </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">* 1/2 head of green cabbage</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">* Onions </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">* Peppers (I didn't measure how much I used, just eyeballed it.)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">* 2 tbsp soy sauce</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">* 1 tbsp sriracha sauce: optional (I would add however much of this fits your taste. I added about 1 tbsp because we don't like too much heat.) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">* 1 tbsp sesame oil</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">* 1/2 tbsp brown sugar: optional (This is to help sweeten the sauce so it isn't too hot if you add a lot of sriracha)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">* 2 or 3 eggs</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">* Seasonings: I used pepper, parsley, basil, oregano, thyme. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;"><b>Instructions: </b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">To make the sauce, mix the soy sauce, sriracha sauce, sesame oil, and brown sugar together. Set aside. Cook the meat first as well as the eggs. Cut up the cabbage, onions, garlic, peppers, and shred the carrots. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3DpboFsW6XnVfWdtQxfvdS5ifltbZpGsLiYN5dxosWKKTyDXjM4AN-y2oPYRYwZQME2xf4BSrLs0fxapqlmTlqyQNnmew-A6TX1SGXkRQMTdDNgiTj26OGrwwkltsS9sXa4pYp8403td14eoD0jXbH6pAnuHpIYefNSYxvbbY0yxbkBx-3eqBC5x/s5184/IMG_9439%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie3DpboFsW6XnVfWdtQxfvdS5ifltbZpGsLiYN5dxosWKKTyDXjM4AN-y2oPYRYwZQME2xf4BSrLs0fxapqlmTlqyQNnmew-A6TX1SGXkRQMTdDNgiTj26OGrwwkltsS9sXa4pYp8403td14eoD0jXbH6pAnuHpIYefNSYxvbbY0yxbkBx-3eqBC5x/w400-h266/IMG_9439%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkyerm3J4Xg0O7JXy464z7stU8uJ3qR2-rksPm2MJXJhosGDejGDcec95s1vfTi1VMq3mlwFAYNeXqlpEpxlDJcS09EseVCMDktGV3ORgxrv4WYHsI_58vp3ymoXFHVchkmGjpx_lorDh4z7u188gaeltvu6tO0hMNbEZo7GpQnVJ9h1o1PNfuFOB2/s5184/IMG_9441%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkyerm3J4Xg0O7JXy464z7stU8uJ3qR2-rksPm2MJXJhosGDejGDcec95s1vfTi1VMq3mlwFAYNeXqlpEpxlDJcS09EseVCMDktGV3ORgxrv4WYHsI_58vp3ymoXFHVchkmGjpx_lorDh4z7u188gaeltvu6tO0hMNbEZo7GpQnVJ9h1o1PNfuFOB2/w400-h266/IMG_9441%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBBsEjkxVpyWrwojeZbUL_UXp6N8rqNbqDv9E47DJVPC_Y5v1ORXHWO15kDCSHktMVQ9UevWfC_chsUBpnWk_a10R3ex0KjPmXZrgTsRxsLsl2HTmvyQR6GEkW4iyl1mI4x38qpsioUffI5hccsyjHBufCykVId06IHgJMVwk5KCUdfOpYKoRUrv2U/s5184/IMG_9451%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBBsEjkxVpyWrwojeZbUL_UXp6N8rqNbqDv9E47DJVPC_Y5v1ORXHWO15kDCSHktMVQ9UevWfC_chsUBpnWk_a10R3ex0KjPmXZrgTsRxsLsl2HTmvyQR6GEkW4iyl1mI4x38qpsioUffI5hccsyjHBufCykVId06IHgJMVwk5KCUdfOpYKoRUrv2U/w400-h266/IMG_9451%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">Add everything into a big pot with a drizzle of olive oil and</span><span style="font-family: Mukta;"> pour the sauce over the mixture. Add the seasonings. Cook until the cabbage is wilted. Enjoy! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqUITlt6bp1Rqxmb0E1rVjrnLi0nIn3ZHNfYaRxXxSwi2GWN6EZQd3sZoAnKf2Ir_o-VUnjaG4xMUo2cEFBYQCDxmfhet1cI1dJff2QfffBOc7t-COQfiXN-JUCl-HSW1D34mypThSvXWemR3MRshVw0lNi0-xgWSGbdYenZhvk3NUpxwIOq5K6ZW/s5184/IMG_9457%5B1%5D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOqUITlt6bp1Rqxmb0E1rVjrnLi0nIn3ZHNfYaRxXxSwi2GWN6EZQd3sZoAnKf2Ir_o-VUnjaG4xMUo2cEFBYQCDxmfhet1cI1dJff2QfffBOc7t-COQfiXN-JUCl-HSW1D34mypThSvXWemR3MRshVw0lNi0-xgWSGbdYenZhvk3NUpxwIOq5K6ZW/w400-h266/IMG_9457%5B1%5D.JPG" width="400" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">Other ingredients you could add: broccoli, zucchini, mushrooms, baby corns. I made this recipe again but tweaked it and didn't add sriracha sauce, meat, or the brown sugar...it still turned out marvelously. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Mukta;">Have a lovely week!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-86152601380627794182023-01-04T17:01:00.002-05:002023-01-04T17:50:22.961-05:00New Merchandise at Three Crosses Woodcraft! <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: Lora;">Hi friend! <br />I hope you are having a wonderful first week of the new year. I wanted to let you know that <a href="https://threecrosseswoodcraft.com/shop" target="_blank">Three Crosses Woodcraft's</a> shop has a couple of new products for sale: a nice patriotic shirt and a bullet journal. The <a href="https://threecrosseswoodcraft.com/shop/p/unisex-stand-up-for-freedom-t-shirt" target="_blank">shirt</a> is available in a few colors, has a small Three Crosses logo on the front, and the flag with 'Stand up for Freedom' on the back. The <a href="https://threecrosseswoodcraft.com/shop/p/walk-by-faith-notebook" target="_blank">bullet journal</a> is printed with a cute 'Walk by Faith' picture on the front and the logo on the back. If you're interested in supporting Three Crosses or either one of these items, head on over to Deborah's shop and check it out. :) </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Lora;"><br /></span></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-84974470705397309312022-12-21T10:36:00.004-05:002022-12-21T10:41:31.110-05:00Would You Like a Snowman??<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"> Merry Christmas friends! </span></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I’m popping in to share with you an idea for a gift which I’m sure you’ll love. Whether you live in a state where you will enjoy a snowy white Christmas, or whether you live in a state where the temperature is far from cold, here’s a snowman you can enjoy all year long! <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUj0uGvWJxwifUQKqmmM-dpWhdj58jnABuW-wc1-CrcaH18Yupgxz012V7PfNsA3DW7cKoRrvgGJpNkSq_Ickl_g7MIhAQxucXxjqHOkc2Fwc4Hf-9z0MOHL1NEl0a4L7dy9xFyf-6d_8fCfgLqcb_0E_Q1bNDTTET0jvz_0MsOKY2aIm49kTjdOqa/s5184/IMG_9085.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUj0uGvWJxwifUQKqmmM-dpWhdj58jnABuW-wc1-CrcaH18Yupgxz012V7PfNsA3DW7cKoRrvgGJpNkSq_Ickl_g7MIhAQxucXxjqHOkc2Fwc4Hf-9z0MOHL1NEl0a4L7dy9xFyf-6d_8fCfgLqcb_0E_Q1bNDTTET0jvz_0MsOKY2aIm49kTjdOqa/w400-h266/IMG_9085.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfwWinUJoMMHuaMA6MAmZ7mYRnzsCoOr3WbFW5p7Zyaq4i-cyxOB5sJq0_TnOkYVWpIsYCJ4PNSI_9XwoRiYHc54nA2B6qvWNTHOmGPC_hU3dNYx0OiSd44uKo2T1O68fFMvhMe-AY-YE2zEjGdDOGk8KBVQCjdVobTIpTGwJei0WFLNn8by-iyIL/s5184/IMG_9147.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgfwWinUJoMMHuaMA6MAmZ7mYRnzsCoOr3WbFW5p7Zyaq4i-cyxOB5sJq0_TnOkYVWpIsYCJ4PNSI_9XwoRiYHc54nA2B6qvWNTHOmGPC_hU3dNYx0OiSd44uKo2T1O68fFMvhMe-AY-YE2zEjGdDOGk8KBVQCjdVobTIpTGwJei0WFLNn8by-iyIL/w400-h266/IMG_9147.JPG" width="400" /></a></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;">This one-of-a-kind wood snowman makes the perfect accessory to your
winter outfit. It looks adorable as decoration both on your shirt or
jacket, or around your house. The best part of this snowman is that it
comes with a magnet on the back so you don’t poke any holes in your
shirt or sweater. Since it’s magnetic, you can also place it on your
refrigerator or anywhere else magnetic in your home. Each comes ready to
wear with the magnetic attachment for the back of the snowman. They are
only $20 each, and we would love to send you your very own. They also
make fabulous gifts. Leave a comment below or use the contact form on
the right side if you’re interested! </span></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSts8z-_8Swg9povxmt4RKa8m-fNRMm7UULGd_sIdxJ4rECwma-61FdBOUPgAnSCxhI79_PFzyAXwV5FN3rQQIc2bgoqGx1epvuwrv9xISs2Db6PVg8a2GtlJPh8cl6SnIkO1FdZrv0C3COPXEwY08YwJpP_1URXngeKd8PNS6XQox_X2Gyem0S9It/s5184/IMG_9154.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSts8z-_8Swg9povxmt4RKa8m-fNRMm7UULGd_sIdxJ4rECwma-61FdBOUPgAnSCxhI79_PFzyAXwV5FN3rQQIc2bgoqGx1epvuwrv9xISs2Db6PVg8a2GtlJPh8cl6SnIkO1FdZrv0C3COPXEwY08YwJpP_1URXngeKd8PNS6XQox_X2Gyem0S9It/w400-h266/IMG_9154.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-family: arial;">And if you're looking for larger snowmen as decoration around your house or as gifts, check out <a href="https://threecrosseswoodcraft.com/" target="_blank">Deborah's shop</a>. <a href="https://threecrosseswoodcraft.com/shop/p/688yw5jf75koai16vyn1aa1llq9zzg" target="_blank">The particular</a> snowman listed on her website is not available, but there are more similar ones! Wood cutting boards and surfboard necklaces are available as well. </span></span><br /></div><div> <p></p></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-91693472522790838552022-11-24T07:00:00.001-05:002022-11-24T07:00:00.208-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!!! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdhFzJY8DD9lfWYblCOFawSCVwAoC2fsI6Z6T4IXFUQCAh1xGcIXt_rP-CazqHI-Zsg_KfW5ZLWy3-qFwQ230xrodj4PnZqybdNmRkJ8JK7i6B12NdONzMhlUivItOaHyI_CrX0wy5e4Xnp_TCL_aIqn4B3o2-t2wEv78g621vWpSuedAbJ6tDInF/s612/thanks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="376" data-original-width="612" height="246" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifdhFzJY8DD9lfWYblCOFawSCVwAoC2fsI6Z6T4IXFUQCAh1xGcIXt_rP-CazqHI-Zsg_KfW5ZLWy3-qFwQ230xrodj4PnZqybdNmRkJ8JK7i6B12NdONzMhlUivItOaHyI_CrX0wy5e4Xnp_TCL_aIqn4B3o2-t2wEv78g621vWpSuedAbJ6tDInF/w400-h246/thanks.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #b45f06; font-family: arial;">Psalm 31:19 ~<i> Oh how great is thy goodness, which thou hast laid up for them that fear thee; which thou hast wrought for them that trust in thee before the sons of men!</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="color: #b45f06; font-family: arial;"><i><br /></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Hello friend! Happy Thanksgiving to you! I hope you have a wonderful time today celebrating the goodness of God with friends and family. There are so many blessings God has loaded each one of us with that we could go on and on counting them, but I'll just list 3 that I have been thinking about recently. </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">1. The precious family God has blessed me with.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">2. The Bible. It is such a blessing to have a complete translation of the word of God so freely available in our language, and I'm very grateful for it. </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">3. The way the Lord works in the smallest details of our lives, the details that would not seem important to anyone else but us, and to know that God cares is such a sweet comfort.</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Now it's your turn! What are three things you are especially grateful for today? </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: arial;"><b>Isaiah 25:1 ~ <i>O Lord, thou art my God; I will exalt thee, I will praise thy name; for thou hast done wonderful things; thy counsels of old are faithfulness and truth.</i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: arial;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: arial;"><b><i><br /></i></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: arial;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-61112178702244916482022-11-11T21:24:00.002-05:002022-11-12T00:13:59.216-05:00Happy Veterans Day<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Happy Veterans Day! </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-jw-IibjyMKEhrC4pkNrnfVTx_mkiq_VDHBcaqyHPx0DzTyaTxFITAEJL1AX_iofh-BiO_cwIKGDKtckI03Yg_Nv_pNzFoMVWutzn7DtYUFumxMjST3rOZ9ey_CG85xgLEMTsEv6mT7M9K0bHEGh-69r62Z5lzA8q8PajXvol_iNRLFHv7PgQWfV/s1280/flags.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="764" data-original-width="1280" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiw-jw-IibjyMKEhrC4pkNrnfVTx_mkiq_VDHBcaqyHPx0DzTyaTxFITAEJL1AX_iofh-BiO_cwIKGDKtckI03Yg_Nv_pNzFoMVWutzn7DtYUFumxMjST3rOZ9ey_CG85xgLEMTsEv6mT7M9K0bHEGh-69r62Z5lzA8q8PajXvol_iNRLFHv7PgQWfV/w400-h239/flags.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed November 11th as Armistice Day after the armistice was signed at the end of World War I. In his speech, he said, "the anniversary of Armistice Day should stir us to a great exaltation of spirit because of the proud recollection that it was our day, a day above those early days of that never-to-be forgotten November which lifted the world to the high levels of vision and achievement upon which the great war for democracy and right was fought and won." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: georgia;">An act on May 13, 1938 by Congress declared Armistice Day as a legal holiday. Then on June 5, 1954 Congress changed to Veteran's Day. In his speech, President Dwight D. Eisenhower said, "I...do hereby call upon all of our citizens to observe Thursday 11, 1954, as Veterans Day. On that day let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain." </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;">Even though this post is going out later than I would have liked, I just wanted to say how thankful I am for the veterans of this country. Freedom originated with God, and I am so grateful for the men and women who have served God and served our country by fighting for the freedoms America enjoys today. I'm so thankful for this solemn holiday that reminds us that freedom comes at a great sacrifice, and may we never take it for granted. To all the veterans, thank you for your service. It shall never be forgotten. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">"O thus be it ever when freemen shall stand,</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Between their lov'd home and the war's desolation!</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Blest with vict'ry and peace may the heav'n rescued land,</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Praise the power that hath made and preserv'd us a nation!</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, </span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">And this be our motto- "In God is our trust,"</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394;">O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave."</span></i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVXHtZOQUicfpTMcOv4Qk6xMVswfZpZZStWe09FKeDIQC5Eut8uiBXRmNkqCccrvmTkSLFE17oV6sNbwT1NNo5R7CxDaSSXGpv2YcXwmD8uHXqVRVS338I2Fo_gpwHHFoF6YbYpVmTFJe88mkdpv7ew6n-4Bz0CUy4pPfbzlNdQtbezXx3hyJvHin/s1400/quote.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1400" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmVXHtZOQUicfpTMcOv4Qk6xMVswfZpZZStWe09FKeDIQC5Eut8uiBXRmNkqCccrvmTkSLFE17oV6sNbwT1NNo5R7CxDaSSXGpv2YcXwmD8uHXqVRVS338I2Fo_gpwHHFoF6YbYpVmTFJe88mkdpv7ew6n-4Bz0CUy4pPfbzlNdQtbezXx3hyJvHin/s320/quote.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="color: #cc0000;"><br /></span></div>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2809523300745273848.post-53065864105171754022022-09-28T10:28:00.003-04:002022-09-28T10:30:10.577-04:00New follow by email widget<p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: georgia;"> Hi Friends! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: georgia;">I just wanted to pop in real quick and share an update. Blogger sadly removed their Feedburner 'follow by email' option, so you will no longer receive posts through that venue. I decided to sign up with MailChimp for email delivery. Linda from <a href="https://www.myfairyblogmother.com/" target="_blank">My Fairy Blog Mother</a> kindly helped me set up the new form, and I am so grateful for her assistance. If you notice the posts on your email looking a little different, now you know why. :) </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: georgia;">Hope you are having a great week! </span></p><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #660000; font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></p>Ashleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03080276076664337017noreply@blogger.com2