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Fresh start…I love the word fresh! It’s new, clean, sparkling and delicious! This is a brand new year, so gather joy as you remember the best is yet to come!
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Fresh dreams….what stirs passion in your heart? What do you love so much you want to marry it? Write it down in your dream-notebook, then take time to do the wholesome, creative things you love. It’s good for you.
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Fresh thoughts…. put up a mental sign “no negative self-talk” we need to be a friend to ourselves, so only think encouraging thoughts!! (self analysis brings paralysis) Remember you are a one-of-a-kind masterpiece created by God. Read Psalm 139!
“Sunsets, as beautiful as they are, are a dime a dozen,
but you are filled with the breath of heaven,
made in God’s image.” ~Joel Osteen
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Fresh ideas…try something new! Bake that pie…read a new book…take an art class…get a sassy new hairdo… put on some cherry red lipstick! Dr. Phil says”behave your way to success”, so act and dress fresh n’ perky and you will be.
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Fresh outlook…keep on-the -lookout for the goodness that God sends your way each day to tell you He loves you. Intentionally look for His blessings with a thankful heart. Then look for ways you can bless others.
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Fresh faith…Keep God top priority in your life and trust the Lord in all circumstances, remind yourself that God is in control (He never says “oops”).
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Fresh heart…forgive yourself and others. Holding resentment and bitterness in your heart is toxic, it only hurts us! Let go of any pain from the past, we can’t move forward by looking in the rear view mirror. People who forgive, live longer happier lives!
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I love hearing and sharing ideas that will help us all become better mothers, wives, homemakers and friends. I also love the ideals of the 1940’s and 50’s. I think we need to bring back the good wholesome values of those days and incorporate them into the 21st century, so we don’t lose that part of our American culture. You know…the importance of a woman’s touch in the home…..nurturing and caring for our families….. creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere…. making home a happy place to be.
In the months ahead , I am excited to share with you all that is on my old- fashioned girlish heart!
Well girls, I am still on vacation, we are headed to Disneyland tomorrow! Be blessed!
Thanks for stopping by for pie!
Hugs!
I just got off the treadmill and read your post. LOVE IT!!! Perfect timing for your words of inspiration for a new beginning in 2008. The music is great and the pictures you selected are from my favorite era.
Have a great time at Disneyland and I can hardly wait to hear what else you have to share with us.
Have a safe, wonderful time. :-)
XOXO
Ruthann have a blast in DISNEYLAND! I love it there too! And hope you have a wonderful time with your sister and parents too! Many hugs!
I hope all of the Christmas decorations are still up at Disneyland. It was soooo beautiful. Have a blessed New Year!
**love** the music. dinah shore is one of my all time favorites.
this is a wonderful post – i’ll have to come back and *take time* to digest it slowly. but for now, have to spiff up the kitchen then myself cuz hubby’s on his way home!
blessings…
I’m so glad I came across your blog. I’ve had the best time reading through your posts. You have a beautiful home and it looks like you’re a wonderful cook. I will be back again.
Cathy
Hi Ruthann,
I found your blog last night after reading through your sister’s. Love it! I really like all the good Word written through out! Jesus…He’s the best! Or as my California daughter says…the bomb! Love your beautiful house…I make pies too but my speciality is chocolate chip cookies. Hope to have my blog up and going soon. Have a great time in California…I grew up in Santa Barbara in the 1960’s but now live in Texas. Made many fun trips to Disney during those years.
Blessings!
Patti
I love reading your blog and I hope that Disneyland is great for you all !!
Oh thank you! You put my thoughts soo perfectly into words!!!
Fresh..A New Year is a gift from God!
Hope you have a safe and happy trip! Share some of the fun when you get back!lol!
Happiest of New Years to ya!
XO
Happy New Year! This is a great post..lots of inspiration!! Have a wonderful vacation!
Blessings,
Mindy
what a wonderful visit I just had with you. That’s how your blog makes you feel, like you just sat in someone’s kitchen while baking pies and chit-chatting. Loved it!! I’ll be back soon with a warm cup of tea.
Karen Eileen
I found your blog today. I love it! You are beautiful, your family is beautiful, and your home is beautiful. I will be stopping by some more for another piece of “warm pie”!
Happy New Year!!! Luv your Blog!! Have a fun time at Disneyland!! I live in Big Bear Lake and we are getting beautiful snow today. I will try to post pics of it on my new Blog!!! lifeattreetopcottage.blogspot.com Connie
Your blog is just wonderful, I love it! Hope you’re back from your trip soon and back to posting! Your home is beautiful as is your family!
Hi RuthAnn. I just gave you a blog award and tagged you. You can read the details on my blog. Happy New Year.
Very inspiring words here today, Ruthann! Enjoy your vacation. I’m excited about what God has in store for 2008 myself!
Hugs,
Rhoda
I just found your blog linked to Southern Hospitality and I love it! I just had to stop mid-reading and tell you that already I can see what a happy, positive attitude you have but mostly I wanted to say that you made me laugh our loud at your Christmas recreation photo! That was hysterical! You don’t realize how much they grow and change so quickly – especially the baby to the 10 year old! Just a precious family moment – thanks for sharing it!
Margie
Dear Ruthann – I love your blog so much I could marry it!
It is SUCH an inspiration to this mother.
Because of this post I found while perusing your archives, I’m going to begin a ‘Dream Notebook’. Thank you for inspiring me to dream and believe. As well as reminding me that Jesus is my all in all.
Bless you in 2009!
RUTHIE!!! WHAT A BLESSING WOW’★***★
MY FAVORITE AUNT RUTH PASSED AWAY 3! yrs ago The Piller of our Big Southern Family
Who everyone went to her LOVELY FARM TABLE & We ate THE BEST HOMEMADE Lies All ingredients from farm Fresh Everything!! Yum m’ BUT I ABOVE ALL IT WAS THE SWEET LOVE &KISSES FELLOWSHIP I MISS THE MOST SO I JUST HAD TO THANK YOU FOR GIVING ME(MY SOUL) JUST THE DOSE OF MEDICINE. I NEEDED TO REMIND ME NOW It’s My TURN TO PASS IT ON TO MY FRIENDS &I FAMILY!!!
YES OUR GOD IS AN ASSUME GOD!!!!!&*** HE IS STILL RAINING ON HIGH!!! BLESS YOU &YOU YOUR FAMILY & WE KNOW THAT JESUS IS REAL” REASON FOR THE SEASON “I MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM MY KITCHEN TO YOURS’ HUGS
PEPPERMINT PATTI** TAMPA/WINDER GA.