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Facing Fear, Finding Peace
“The only constant in life is change” ~ Heraclitus I am at an awkward stage in life as one chapter flips into another, currently hovering on the last few paragraphs. I find myself holding on for dear life in the middle of a cliffhanger, wondering how we are going to land. Except this isn’t a… Continue reading
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Laughing Daffodils (written: May 14, 2024)
I blew the dust off my keyboard and told myself to write something beautiful. Changing seasons always fills me with hope like nothing else. The unveiling of spring from the frozen waste of winter is an intoxicating experience. Some seasons fade into one another peacefully, but not Spring. Spring is born. And like birth, her… Continue reading
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Winter Blues & Summer Dreams
Winter has me dreaming of living soil, warm breezes, and fresh tomatoes. I could weep simply thinking about summer. In an effort to find comfort I recently ordered seeds and definitely went overboard. I am now waiting on 25 pounds of seed potatoes to arrive. Continue reading
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October Thoughts
Today is the second day of October. Gloomy skies. Golden leaves. Raindrops knocking on the windowpane. Chili bubbling on the stove. I stand by my love for every season in the year, but the month of October brings me so much happiness. It is romantic and cozy. The last notes of the summer drama fade… Continue reading
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Garden Diary: September 2023
With each passing day Summer is slips into Fall. Sunflowers are in full yellow glory while cottonwood trees glow with golden highlights. My Instagram feed is filled with anxious pumpkin spice fanatics, eager to change seasons, and redecorate their homes. I love fall, but I savor summer. Days of sunshine are followed by cool evenings… Continue reading
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Garden Diary: My First Garden
Spring of 2023 I sat and pondered how I wanted to start. Such an awkward place to be. The hardest part is turning over that first shovel full of dirt… Continue reading
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My Little Family
I always enjoy reading about other families and getting to know more about people, so I wanted to introduce us to you. Here are my most precious treasures, my favoritest people, and a glimpse into our home. Ben The love of my life. Best daddy to Caleb. Works his butt off to provide for our… Continue reading
About Me
I am a Christian, wife, stay at home mom, homemaker, and writer. Inspiration comes from my garden and the beauty of rural Montana surrounding me. Words come tumbling out of me and this blog gives them space to mature and live. I hope to bring you beauty and encouragement through my writing.
Creekside Garden 