08.30.19

Ahh...this beautiful and peaceful this view...

Glad for a few minutes of porch time before leaving Scott to head off on his adventure

08.29.19

ACT Table Read "As She Likes It"

We laughed, we yelled, we cried...it was a good, good night!

08.28.19

Good reminder

08.27.19

There is certainly a lump in my throat as we prepare to say goodbye this morning,

and this glimpse of Dad mapping her route to Oregon really touched my heart. 

08.26.19

Jessie is here!!

God's good gift of this sweet friend to travel across the country with our girl

08.25.19

Giant hearts and pretty big muscles too make Strike Force One a gift to all of us!

08.24.19

Cheerful volunteers bring me (and our patrons) much joy

08.23.19

Such a treat to have two of my favorite Arts Ambassadors at the door for tonight's show!

08.22.19

I did a new old thing today!! 

What a walk down memory lane through these doors to take my first voice lesson in twenty-six years. Thanks to Jen for helping me be brave and making singing again fun! 

08.21.19

Yep...gift of words...definitely my love language.

Thank you, Emma for this hidden message on my desk!

08.20.19

~So grateful for these memories that show God's faithfulness~

God's timing is not the same as ours, which isn't always easy for me to accept.

How thankful I am for His healing of my girl's back...in His perfect timing.

08.19.19

~The very best kind of welcome back to my AC home~

And this was a pretty sweet end to the day!!

08.18.19

Homeward Bound 

reminding myself that His mercies are new each day

08.17.19

In the midst of hard, emotional transitions, I am counting the gift of the way this kind Dad is supporting this brave daughter. Grateful for time to stop and celebrate 

Emily and Doug on their beautiful wedding day!

08.16.19

Making the moments and miles to Mississippi count for meaningful conversation 

08.15.19

Absolutely love seeing Lu's vision come to life in the new student gallery!

08.14.19

Getting to celebrate birthdays at work are worth waiting a day~

Happy Birthday plus a day "Little" Lauren 🎉

08.13.19

Preaching a little encouragement to myself on this Tuesday morning 

08.12.19

Loved capturing different generations learning together in Jan's Drawing Class

08.11.19

How I treasure time these two have together!

08.10.19

Packed house for the first Artspolorations of the season was great fun

08.09.19

Enjoying the view from the back porch with my surprise visitor...

Thank you, Bess for the best middle of the night wake up hug!

08.08.19

Sometimes a screenshot has to suffice for my photo of the day...

grateful for the excellent caregiver who is worth this kind of wait

08.07.19

Sweet visitors during the work day make my heart happy!

08.06.19

Cheers to the best boss who knows how to celebrate the end of a successful camp season!

08.05.19

Fun vintage finds while working with Scott at the Brookfield house

08.04.19

Hanging some special artwork in the laundry room that makes me smile!

08.03.19

Grateful for a beautiful, sunshiny day to explore the Cherokee National Forest,

but even more thankful to be doing it with these dear long time friends....

Thank you, Tiena and Craig for making the trek to Tennessee to visit us!!

08.02.19

"Evening with the Stars" with two of my favorites!

08.01.19

 What a glorious sight!

"When the bow is in the clouds, I will see it and remember the everlasting covenant

between God and every living creature of all flesh that is on the earth."

Genesis 9:16