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The December We Actually Have

Early this year, my kind and thoughtful friend Jen gifted me the book The Lives We Actually Have by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie for my birthday. You can read more about it on the website, but here is a brief snippet from the description.The Lives We Actually Have is an oasis and a landing spot ... read more

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Learning to See | Thank you November

Not a lot has changed since I wrote this post ten years ago. You can still find me walking through my neighborhood with my face behind the camera taking photos of pretty fall leaves. I am still filled with awe and wonder at the glorious colors.In this post in particular though, I am sharing how the ... read more

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Learning to See | The Art of Gratitude

When I wrote this post in November 2015, it was everything I knew to be true about gratitude. Fast forward eight years, and everything thing I wrote still holds true for me. Today it was a blessing to revisit these words. And my sincere hope is that by sharing, it blesses you too.I know what you’re ... read more

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Learning to See | Everyday Magic

Everyday Magic. I bet I’ve written a dozen posts over the years on this very topic. Magic is usually defined as something having or someone working with seemingly mysterious or supernatural properties. So when it comes to this subject of this post, scientifically speaking, there is ... read more

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Learning to See | Trail Magic

In her popular, best-selling memoir Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, Cheryl Strayed described magic so beautifully as “sweet…relief”. And I don't know about you, but I could sure use a little more of that in my life. Sweet relief from the demands of my to-do list. Relief from ... read more

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October Looked Like This

October looked like (finally!) starting to feel all the fall vibes. Rich, warm colors. Big pots of mums on the front porch. The first signs of the leaves starting to change.October looked writing down words and printing photos. Something I hadn't done in a long time. I’m always surprised at how ... read more

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Hi There! I’m Kelly. I am a wife, mom, light seeker, homemaker, and storyteller. From an empty nest to an abundant life, all it took was a little time, a lot of faith, and the courage to see my life differently.

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