A new season is almost here to reveal Mother Nature's flamboyant fancy dress!

'If there wasn't change... there would be no butterflies'

Have you sneaked a peek into the Joyful Simplicities for October? I did and..as always it's like opening a present of 'possibilities'! I both love and need Simple Abundance principles in my life. No doubt about that. The pages filled with constant reminders, suggestions and inspiration  to go confidently...with God...in the direction of my dreams. So far, I believe I've accomplished quite a lot...however...I have so much more to give to live the life I imagine. Imagination is such an open door of possibilities isn't it?

Packing for serving as a volunteer for Outside Kairos #11 at Wheatstate Camp is almost completed. Lovely that the first day of summer falls on the same weekend. Love autumn time...as I reflect upon a new inspiration 'Change is the revitalization of the soul'...so many thoughts run through my mind. The first thought is what my Mom said 'Change is the only thing we can really count on.' That has been proven to be true over and over and over again.

The talk I'm presenting is 'Preference through Christian Community'. The handouts I created are sweet that include...without change there would be no butterflies... I sure enjoyed adding glitter to the butterfly cut-out arts that I attached. 

Interestingly I have never seen so many many real butterflies around our farm house as I have this year. All different varieties of colors and sizes. So beautiful. Something that made my heart smile was replacing the battery of my butterfly jar (the monarch butterfly is so realistic and often when I walk into my room...she flutters as if she's happy to see me.

My interactive butterfly. Purchased at Wall-greens Drug Store last summer.

What are you plans this fall? I'm making one plan to go on a fall picnic with my husband...to linger as long as we can....

We will soon enjoy Mother Nature's flamboyant fancy dress won't we?

Simple abundance on my 'stay-cation'

'Stay-cation' with my daughter for nine whole days is where I've found some Simple Abundance. Blessed that I not only enjoy every minute I'm spending with my lovely daughter but how she makes me feel so special. She's such an awesome young lady & best friend both.

Amy's Spring Tea on Saturday was so much fun! Candi & I were included to help Amy preparing. My cup of life really over flowed with smiles all day long... Went to a few Tag-sales Saturday  morning where I met some very sweet ladies. One lady was really N2 scrap booking and I bought some darling little boxes for bracelets to share at the tea. She smiled when I shared what they would be used for.

On Sunday after Mass at Prince of Peace Parish I attended church service with Amy, Chris, Karen (Chris' mom), Darian and Cody at Indian Creek. It was awesome spending Mother's day with my daughter & her family. A treat was Indian Creek took professional family photos which included one with just Amy & I and Chris and his Mom. The best part was being together and after Church the guys fixed us a scrumptious spaghetti lunch.

What I've enjoyed thus far on my 'stay-cation' is absolutely EVERYTHING! I encourage you to do the same the first time the opportunity arises. Thus far my days have been spent being with family, taken long walks, writing, finishing the scrap book of journal pages of the memories of our Farm Garage Sale in June. I still have five more days with some more 'want to dos'. God is so good to me.

I'm much more aware of the importance to get a way whether it be for rest, relaxation, exercise, play or to carving some time out to accomplish an important goal. Today, after a fun excursion to Weston, MO, Chris, Amy & I enjoyed a very delicious fish dinner and shared the bottle of wine purchased at a winery in Weston today. After dinner we listened to a very old album of Orchestra music of 'Paris Memories' which was quite awesome. Just wishing that my hubby was here with me to share in the fun. Getting on my knees in prayer this morning is certainly where this day began. Again, God is so good to me.

If not now...when?

The last evening of February 28, 2013. The perfect day to begin sharing my N2 Simple Abundance life.  I hope that you will join me and share what you have discovered or are discovering on your journey. Since 1997 I've been N2 trying to discover my authentic self and it wouldn't...couldn't have happened without Sarah Ban Breathnach's loving inspiring book 'Simple Abundance'. 

Kinda going to go backwards (from where I am now...in my birthday month of February) because I am so excited.

This photo doesn't touch how the 'real letter' looked.
On the most beautiful angel stationary I completed the assignment of writing myself a letter of kudos of all the 'right choices' I have made and am trying to make. The truth is that I have been striving to live the life I imagined. I've learned through lots of trail and error that we can create the life we imagine by really loving God, believing  and having confidence in God.
God is at the top of my list and I have shouted 'for the world to hear' all that He has done and is doing for me. Marvelous...YES! The letter has been put away...until a day when I need a lift of encouragement.

One assignment suggest that you 'sometime through the year'  purchase yourself a birthday present, wrap it up beautifully and put away to be opened by you on your birthday. A little corny...well it's something very worth while doing I can testify. Of course it would be the perfect present because who knows best what you really want? Who knows best what it would be to tickle your fancy but you. This was sort of a double assignment and you find out more in the photo caption.

My Hobby Lobby 40%off coupon bought a delightful little frame
A beautiful birthday card which included a teabag was attached.

I mentioned this was a double assignment as I framed a picture of me as a child. This to me is a reminder of the 'little girl' within. As I shared with a friend, this is a photo of me before my Mother and real Dad fell out of love. I look happy don't I. I vaguely remember the entire family getting really dressed up for pictures. This was a really big deal as I had three brothers and two sisters.