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Happy March, friends! (I KNOW! March? Really? Slow down 2018!)

I have some fun things planned for spring that I’m excited to share with you. Life’s handed me some unexpected challenges I’ve needed to prioritize, so it’s taking me a little longer than expected, but I hope to have some new happenings here soon!

Thank you for your patience, and for all your prayers. And, as always, thank you for being here—you bless my heart in all the ways. ♥

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  1. Stella says

    March 1, 2018 at 5:28 am

    Happy new month Brenda! Blessed to have you here, thank you for hosting.

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:03 pm

      Same to you, Stella. Thank you for being here. 🙂

      Reply
  2. Becky Hastings says

    March 1, 2018 at 6:47 am

    Excited to hear what’s to come friend!

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      🙂 ♥ xoxo

      Reply
  3. Debbie Williams says

    March 1, 2018 at 7:01 am

    Happy March Brenda. Looking forward to seeing what you have to share with us.

    Thank you for the link-up.

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:04 pm

      Happy March back at you, Debbie. 🙂 Thanks for being here. ♥

      Reply
  4. Bev @ Walking Well With God says

    March 1, 2018 at 7:14 am

    Brenda,
    Now you’ve got us curious?? What’s in the works?? March is coming in with rain, rain, rain….what does that mean for us?

    Blessings sweet friend,
    Bev xo

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:05 pm

      I’m actually enjoying the rain today. It’s one of those days where I’m tired and just want to be indoors anyway, so the rain is kind of comforting in a weird sort of way. 🙂 ♥

      Reply
  5. Lesley says

    March 1, 2018 at 7:19 am

    I agree, it’s hard to believe it’s March already! I wish someone would tell the weather here as we currently have a foot of snow with more forecast! At least the lack of public transport and police advice not to travel will give me some extra writing time as I have nowhere to go! Hope March is good for you- look forward to hearing your updates!

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:07 pm

      Ooh, hope you get some great writing time today, Lesley. Sorry for all the snow still. I pray the Lord meets you in the stillness of late winter snow and puts His words on your heart. ((Hug))

      Reply
  6. Michele Morin says

    March 1, 2018 at 7:51 am

    Happy March, Brenda!
    It sounds as if you are going to be busy and blessed. Can’t wait to hear the details!

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      Happy March to you, too, friend. Thank you for being here. ♥

      Reply
  7. Linda Stoll says

    March 1, 2018 at 8:04 am

    your invitation is gentle, Brenda …

    ;-}

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:08 pm

      ♥ ♥ ♥

      Reply
  8. Kristi Woods says

    March 1, 2018 at 8:09 am

    Happy March, Brenda. <3 It sounds as though Feb. landed with a few unexpected events or plans. Praying for you.

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:09 pm

      It’s been a winter full of the unexpected, but God’s been good. So very good. Thanks for the prayers, friend. ♥ xoxo

      Reply
  9. Rachel Lee says

    March 1, 2018 at 8:18 am

    Looking forward to what fun things you have planned! PS- it always takes me doubly as long to complete anything! 😉 Thanks for the linkup Brenda!

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:11 pm

      Haha, me too, Rachel. Guess we need to learn to allot extra time from the get-go! 🙂 Thanks for being here. ♥

      Reply
  10. Lisa/Syncopated Mama says

    March 1, 2018 at 8:49 am

    I cannot believe it’s March already! I hope it’s a great month for you!

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:11 pm

      Hope it’s a great March for you too, Lisa. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Jill says

    March 1, 2018 at 9:02 am

    Excited to see what’s coming ahead for you my friend! Praying and thanking God for you today!

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      ♥ Awe, thank you, friend. You bless. ♥

      Reply
  12. Sherry Stahl says

    March 1, 2018 at 2:54 pm

    Praying for you Brenda 🙂 <3
    ~Sherry
    xoxo

    Reply
    • Brenda says

      March 1, 2018 at 4:12 pm

      Thank you, Sherry. Hope you birthday month is filled with all the goodness you deserve, sweet friend. ♥

      Reply
  13. Donna Reidland says

    March 1, 2018 at 11:23 pm

    Happy March to you, too! Hopefully, spring is just around the corner, although after a mild almost warm February, our temperatures have dropped drastically. I look forward to the new things you have in store. Blessings!

    Reply
  14. Amy Jung says

    March 2, 2018 at 8:25 pm

    Blessings as you try new things this spring and navigate your way through the unexpected! 🙂

    Reply

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