Lent {weeks 4,5}

I have had a couple of busy weeks. I have a to-do list that seems to be getting LARGER and LARGER everyday. Things that I have to do at home, lists to get done for work, and a few things that are in the "unknown". 

I have to say that I am very bad when it comes to not knowing the outcomes to my problems and situations in life. I tend to think about all the worst possibilities and waste my time thinking about "what-if" and "what-then". I am used to multitasking, but also find myself stressed out easily. 

....it is always amazing to me that I can spend so much time worrying, making lists, and trying to figure out my plans, and wonder why it all seems DOOMED.

Then when I feel like I can't handle it, I hear the perfect words in a sermon, read the most desired verse in a devotion, or hear the most comforting song/hymn to help me realize that I have been living life my way. It can come when I least expect it, but it always comes with an emotional and spiritual force that usually brings me to tears.  Because I know, I once again need to repent, fix my eyes on Jesus and His Word, and live my life out of thanks for Him. 

 NO matter what I do or don't do, Jesus lived a perfect life and died for me and you. The Holy Spirit always reaches me and gives me peace. 

He knows. What a comfort. He always knows.

p.s.

I have a couple of new paintings started and will be back soon to share. 

Arti Gras

This weekend in March was an Artsy Fartsy one. {the kind I like} I spent Saturday with my mother-in-law and daughter at an annual Floral Exhibition at a nearby art museum. It was incredibly beautiful and springy. Also this place smelled like a hot summer day in the garden. yes.

Sunday afternoon we went to Arti Gras, a large fine arts festival. Hosting some to die for watercolor paintings and pottery. There were MANY different kinds of art there, including a humble little piano recital going on in the corner.  >>>>>>Where we watched the cutest little boy, about six years old, get up on the stool and plunk out a slow but strong song. Looking up every 20 seconds to see that his dad (crouched down near the stage) was giving him a reassuring nod and smile. I can't believe this but

 I CRIED.

 My mother-in-law definitely laughed at me a bit, but I think I just thought for a second that my baby would be giving me that same look someday, whether she was is on the piano bench, up to bat, or on the dance floor. I just cried out of excitement of that moment and how much that little boy trusted and relied on his parents. May God bless Jake and I to have that time with Ellamae and those moments to be proud parents and watch her grow into a little lady. 

Although I didn't have time to paint myself and make a Lenten verse for you this week, I have soooo much inspiration from the weekend and my little notebook of ideas that I can't wait to paint and create. So stay tuned. I will probably crank out a couple this week. 

Enjoy the photos from our Saturday at the museum:

Above Left: There were different trees filled with these wonderful hanging terrariums {I WILL be DIY-ing these!} Above Right: Beautiful floral borders surrounding the large windows everywhere. swoon. 

Every little room had pretty arrangements. The one above reminded me of Easter. 

 

P.S. A little side note, but if you haven't been watching it yet and are looking for a good tv series. It airs 8/7c, History Channel on Sundays. It is called The Bible. This was the second week but they aired the first preceding the second tonight, so they may do that next week too. (Its final episode is on Easter I believe) I love it, it is told in a story type manner with a little narration, but relates it as a true event as it was not just a story from a book. Check it out.

See you soon!

Lent {week 3}

Sunday sweetness

Today the three of us went to church, came home and ate some lunch. We decided to all take a nap and finished it with some porch time and baking peanut butter cookies. I would say a near perfect day. And later after Ellamae crashes for the night we will enjoy a steak dinner. Celebrating a Sunday in the sun.

Floral series 1

 Happy March!