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Spring-Break Slow

Welcome back, friend.

I pray you had a beautiful Easter celebrating the risen Savior.

It’s Spring Break here this week so we’ve been living to the rhythm of slow — and, oh how I could get used to this restful pace.

I hope you’ve been able to harvest a little Springtime rest as well.  Thanks for being here, friend. ♥


 

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  1. Liz says

    April 20, 2017 at 6:15 am

    Your pictures look very restful! I pray you also are basking in the warmth of the resurrection glow this week! Blessings!
    Liz recently posted…Word Nerd Wednesday – RepentanceMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      April 20, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      I pray the same for you, sweet friend. ((xoxo))

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  2. Naomi Fata says

    April 20, 2017 at 6:43 am

    Looks like you had a beautiful week!
    Naomi Fata recently posted…His Inescapable Presence. Psalm 139:7-10 & 14My Profile

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    • Brenda says

      April 20, 2017 at 2:33 pm

      Still in the midst of it, but it’s been quieter than most these days, so yay for that. 🙂 Thanks for being here, Naomi. ((hug))

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  3. KellyRBaker says

    April 20, 2017 at 7:20 am

    You’re photos are great! Thanks for sharing them. Praying your week is full of blessing, friend! 🙂
    KellyRBaker recently posted…A Testimony of God’s Power of ProvisionMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      April 20, 2017 at 2:34 pm

      Thanks friend, I pray the same for you. ((xoxo))

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  4. Becky Hastings says

    April 20, 2017 at 7:30 am

    OH my goodness! What beautiful baskets you put together! What did you use for the basket? I love it! And those gummy bears are an absolute favorite here! The best!!! So glad you had a beautiful week (broken picnic tables and all 🙂 )

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    • Brenda says

      April 20, 2017 at 2:37 pm

      Hey, Becky. 🙂 The baskets are actually table top thingies (so technical, aren’t I? 🙂 ) that I got from the kitchen section. 🙂 Figured it was a better fit for grown young men. 🙂 We’ve never had those gummy bears before, but after tasting them, even I like them. (I’ve never like gummy things, so this is a bigger deal than it seems. 🙂 ) Thanks for sharing, friend. ((xoxo))

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  5. Sherry Stahl says

    April 20, 2017 at 7:52 am

    LOVE YOUR EASTER GIFT TRAYS.! Praying god continues to bring rest into your life.
    Be Blessed & Refreshed today,
    ~Sherry Stahl
    xoxo
    Sherry Stahl recently posted…Turning Your Knowing Into DoingMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      April 20, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      Thank you, friend. I pray blessing and refreshment for you today as well. ((xoxo))

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  6. Julie says

    April 20, 2017 at 9:19 am

    Have a great week Brenda! Enjoy your slow:)
    Julie recently posted…Jesus- Why I Desperately Need You the MostMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      April 20, 2017 at 2:39 pm

      Thank you, Julie. Hope your week is great too. (And, maybe even a little slow. 🙂 ) ((hug))

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  7. Lisa/Syncopated Mama says

    April 20, 2017 at 9:27 am

    So happy you had a lovely Easter!
    Lisa/Syncopated Mama recently posted…The Berenstain Bears: Bless Our Pets by Mike BerenstainMy Profile

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  8. Ifeoma Samuel says

    April 20, 2017 at 1:29 pm

    Rest is kind on us, Brenda.
    Enjoy your break, friend.
    God Bless
    Ifeoma Samuel recently posted…The Golden Flute 6: The GuestsMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      April 20, 2017 at 2:41 pm

      Indeed it is. Thank you, sweet friend. Hope your week is restful too. ((hug))

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  9. Bev @ Walking Well With God says

    April 21, 2017 at 8:25 am

    Brenda,
    Your pictures look wonderfully peaceful and relaxing! Glad you had a nice Easter and break….now back to the real world. Not sure how I missed your post in my email?? But, thanks for checking in on me 🙂
    Blessings sweet friend,
    Bev xo
    Bev @ Walking Well With God recently posted…More of You, Less of MeMy Profile

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    • Brenda says

      April 23, 2017 at 9:24 am

      Hey, friend. Since I didn’t do any actual writing, I didn’t send an email this week. I hope to send this link through in a newsletter, though. 🙂 Hope your Easter was sweet. Praying for your foot surgery. Let me know how I can help! ((hug))

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  10. Maree Dee says

    April 21, 2017 at 11:41 am

    Your pictures brought me a sense of peace. I love that you slowed down to enjoy.
    Maree Dee recently posted…Who Has Your Back?My Profile

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    • Brenda says

      April 23, 2017 at 9:25 am

      Hope you had some slow time too, Maree. 🙂 Thanks for being here. ((hug))

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  11. Lyli @lylidunbar.com says

    April 21, 2017 at 1:50 pm

    It’s good to slow down and rest. Glad you had a wonderful Easter! 🙂

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    • Brenda says

      April 23, 2017 at 9:27 am

      Good indeed, Lyli. Hope you had a lovely Easter and some time to rest as well, friend. ((xoxo))

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  12. Donna Reidland says

    April 21, 2017 at 3:38 pm

    Brenda, it looks like a fun, relaxing spring break. I hope you’re rested and refreshed! Thanks for hosting!
    Donna Reidland recently posted…“The Care & Feeding of Prodigals” April 21My Profile

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    • Brenda says

      April 23, 2017 at 9:28 am

      Thanks, Donna. Hope you had a chance to grab some rest and refreshment as well. ((hug))

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  13. Michele says

    April 22, 2017 at 8:19 am

    Brenda, love your Easter goodies…will you adopt me? I hope you found His real rest this week in the slowness of His grace-pace. I enjoy your writing voice, Brenda. Happy weekend, Michele

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    • Brenda says

      April 23, 2017 at 9:30 am

      Consider yourself adopted, Michele. 🙂 But, full disclosure — sometimes supper is cereal. 🙂 Hope you had a beautiful week too, friend. Thanks for being here. ((xoxo))

      Reply

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