Talena Winters 4/19/22 Talena Winters 4/19/22

Ten Reasons My Life is Great Anyway

My life took an unexpected turn last week that has inserted a great deal of stress into it. This is the result of a reminder to focus on the things that are still great in my life.

Talena Winters 11/9/20 Talena Winters 11/9/20

Saga of a House

After almost a decade, we have finally moved a permanent home to our property. It’s been a haul to get it here, literally, and 2020 hasn’t made it easier. But we’ve moving ahead and will soon be moving in. Here’s the story.

Talena Winters 10/10/20 Talena Winters 10/10/20

A Season of Transitions

Between my son leaving for college, buying a new house, shifts in careers, and some difficult health-related news, it’s been a challenging few months. But I’m holding on to gratitude. Here’s what’s been going on.

Talena Winters 3/11/19 Talena Winters 3/11/19

Finding Gratitude in a Week of Highs And Lows

It’s been a strange week. And by “strange,” I mean it was like there were an extra six really-high highs and kinda-sucky lows stuffed into it without much of a breather between one or the other. So, for posterity, here are the highlights, and a moment to be grateful, too.

Talena Winters 12/6/18 Talena Winters 12/6/18

Wonder and Gratitude

When I think back to last December, I can see how very much has happened in my life in the last year, what I’ve accomplished, and how I’ve changed. And I’m grateful.

Talena Winters 10/21/18 Talena Winters 10/21/18

Resting

There will always be things that I’m dealing with. There will always be that sense of ebb and flow through seasons, times where my life seems more peaceful than others. But my happiness doesn’t depend on those circumstances.

Talena Winters 10/7/16 Talena Winters 10/7/16

Photo Friday: Grateful for the Harvest

Some years, the garden just sucks. But this year, my flourishing herbs and giant carrots and surprise petunias all worked together to heal my hurting heart. And I am so grateful for it.

Talena Winters 10/4/15 Talena Winters 10/4/15

Lucky

Yesterday was the four-month anniversary of Levi's heaven birthday. Thanks to some wonderful friends, I got to spend the weekend at a scrapbooking retreat, and chose to use that time to add pages to Levi's memory album. And while doing so, I remembered the reasons I have to be thankful.

Talena Winters 8/10/15 Talena Winters 8/10/15

Filtered Sunshine

Moving forward is what we are designed to do. I will never forget him, but it's okay to find pleasure and joy in other things in this life. In this life, there is a great deal of joy to find.