Ecclesiastes has always been one of my
favorite books of the bible...
A time for everything
{curbside table top, chippy table & shutter}
{seed boxes from flea market}
{branches painted white}
As I put together this rustic vignette
my heart beat to this season's most valuable life lesson
A time to weep
{seed boxes filled with natural moss, dollar tree}
When I looked at these pieces
I realized most of them were curbside finds
a treasure that lost its value to their owner
Losing our value is such a very
heart breaking and painful life lesson.
My heart took a few beatings this year
as I too had lost my value as a woman
in a few areas of my life...
A time to mourn
{curbside table}
{vintage clock flea market, scissors my sweet mama's}
A few from my battle with Lupus and
wounds that hurt your heart...
A time to be silent
Living by God's grace
I realized this season had the most
beautiful gifts pouring into our hearts...
A time to heal
{seed box displays my ironstone cups}
Mr. Dior and I have been so blessed
by love and support
of Sue Jackson and being a part
of her Country Roads Family
True friendships
that will last a lifetime...
A time to embrace
Even through great loss we have rejoiced!
He has made everything beautiful in its time...
{Ecclesiastes 3 :11}
A time to dance
My heart was given back
friendships that were built on solid
foundations of love and trust...
Mr. Dior who exceeds the
vow of " for better or for worse "
No matter how hard this illness shakes us,
challenges us or what hardships we
endure my sweet man has never uttered
one word of complaint...
A time to love...
I am so very grateful to all of you
who take the time and share
with me on this journey...
A time to keep
I will be linking up with
the most darling gals in blogland
Kathleen's White Wednesday #171
Jann's Share your cup Thursday
Debra's Vintage Inspiration
Much love to each of you
Have a beautiful and blessed week
XOXO
Kate,
ReplyDeleteYour are beautiful inside and out! A pure sweet soul! And with such talent you always inspire!God is Great!!!!
xx
Anne
You blessed my heart today.
ReplyDeleteWith love from a sister in Christ.
What beautiful words.
ReplyDeleteKate, you have touched me with this heart felt post! You inspire me in so many ways- with your loveliness, talent and love of our Lord! Thank you for this precious reminder of His love for us! You are in my prayers! Blessings! Betsy
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the wonderful verses and beauty with us. Mr. Dior is a gem for sure! :)
ReplyDeleteNow following your beautiful blog-
ReplyDelete♥Linsey
Wow... what a beautiful post. Wishing you nothing but good health and loving friends. I am honored to call you mine. xo, A
ReplyDeleteAgain, Kate, such a beautiful touching post. Love you and you are ALWAYS in my prayers:)You and your family.
ReplyDelete~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
Hi Kate . . . Your Blessings are Many . . . A Loving Man, Beautiful Family, Extraordinary Talent, and an extended Family of Friends who look forward to your Awesome Posts & Sweet Comments ! BIG HUGS from TEXAS !! JOE & GLENN
ReplyDeleteDear Kate... I did not know you have Lupus... what a beautiful, strong, courageous lady you are!... not letting it get you down... and I am so sorry for the hurtful tongues from others... you are an inspiration in all you do... my prayers are there for you, in your health and your every day life... I cannot understand how some women, and yes, it is usually women... can be so unkind with hurtful words to those who are the sweetest, like you... your fall decor is just stunning... wishing you a most beautiful day, xoxo Julie Marie
ReplyDeleteLove and blussingen from me daling xxx.....my husband give me à i pad today i am so happy with it !!!....laying on the sofa writing to you....xxxx
ReplyDeletei mean blessings.....hahahaha!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely and inspirational post. You are such an incredible woman, dear Kate. This life can be so tough sometimes and it makes us grateful for the little tender mercies all the more. Thank you for uplifting my day :)
ReplyDelete*tears
ReplyDeleteI am still so in awe of what we have recovered and built, of the gift we have been given. Others may try and shake us but our roots are firmly planted. Love you!! xoxo
Such a touching post. I think we can all relate in one way or another.
ReplyDeleteJeanine
Beautifu post, from a beautiful soul.
ReplyDeleteYou will ALWAYS have my friendship Ms. Kate
ReplyDeleteHUGS ~
Deanna
This is my favorite post you have written, Kate. I love the truth it holds ... including the good and hard times.
ReplyDeleteI am praying for you tonight, sweet Kate, that God continues to meet you in wonderful ways.
Your husband sounds cool.:)
Fondly,
Glenda
Sue Jackson says its time to dance;0) Thank you for your kind words. Life is a daily lesson and we all just have to take it a day at a time. You always remember the good, and try to forget the not so good but learn something from those kinds of days. It's been a tough year for a lot of us, and I'm really looking forward to a new year with better days for us all!!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Sue
Lovely post as usual! I so enjoy others talents and your blog has been one of my favorites. Love the calmness of the colors in your home and all the weathered elements. So peaceful! Also, my hope for a cure for your disease goes out to you and others suffering. My best friend from high school days has MS and she has mentioned a connection between the two diseases. Please hang in there. God's love to you, Kate; don't ever give up the fight!
ReplyDelete-Andrea
Oh Kate....how I adore you! I'm so honored to call you "friend"!! ♥ May God pour abundant blessing on you!
ReplyDeletexoxo laurie
Such a beautiful, and heartfelt post.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the hurts, but so glad you are on the road to healing.
God is so good....
blessings
barb
I love how you share your thoughts,and I say what I often say:There is a time for everything!
ReplyDeleteLife is a rollercoaster,it goes up and it goes down and we can only join the ride and make the best of it.I think you realize that!But I am so sorry for your illness...they actually tested me for Lupus receintly also,but fortunately that's not what's wrong with me.
I hope you'll have good days ahead!
Tovehugs :)
Your beautiful heart is in your words, thank you for sharing your talent with us. Thank you for the reminder to hold what is dear close and let go of things when we should. You rock my friend
ReplyDeleteHugs, Tanya :)
Just LoVe your Vignettes!*!*!
ReplyDeleteSoooo glad I hopped on over from W*H*I*T*E Wednesday...
Jeanine Burkhardt
Kate, that was so heartfelt! I can see that Mr. Dior loves you through and through just by the way he looks at you.... I am so sorry you are going thru such a struggle with your body, Lupus sucks!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing you at Country Roads and seeing what new you will create in your space! Hugs! karen....
sending love and blessings...
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely and heartfelt post, Kate...beautiful photos and message...
ReplyDeleteKate,
ReplyDeleteI hope someday to share your blessing of knowing Sue up close and personal. Even thru a monitor, her heart reaches out and touches so many.
I hope you also realize what a blessing you are to so many of us. Your faith is a witness.
Deb
I wish your trip to Jersey was TOMORROW....
ReplyDeleteI keep my fingers crossed and my heart open I'll get the phone call: "I'll be there next week!!" :) :)
One of the greatest joys for me last year was the beginning of our friendship....
What a blessing!
You are one of the most beautiful people I've ever met....inside and out.
Love you to the moon and back, Kate.
XOXOXO
What a thoughtful and beautiful post. You have blessed many with your outlook.
ReplyDeleteLiz
Such beautiful words, such beautiful pictures.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
Such a strong and amazing woman and such a beautiful post. My heart goes out to you but I also congratulate you for being so strong and seeing more beauty through what you are going through than most people ever see. often times we take things for granted, through your struggles you have led a higher existense of understanding of the true meaning of it all
ReplyDeleteKate, what a wonderful post. It gripped me...but in a good heartfelt way. We have too experienced great loss this year with 3 very close family members in 3 month, and yet God simultaneously has been with us and navigated us through these rough waters. Your words are inspiring to me.
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Debbie
ME ENCANTA TU BLOG, Felicidades
ReplyDeleteLife does deal us some hard blows sometimes. I myself can find it difficult to move on from my bitterness and stay joyful when I'm really down... your battles are larger than mine, and you serve as an inspiration of finding hope and joy in everyday things even when the waters are are rough- Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful thoughts with beautiful vignettes!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
Wish you lived closer to come help me decorate.... Love your style so much!!!! Xoxo
ReplyDeletethis was beautiful Kate, from the photos to the words. They ring true and hopeful. Wishing you many blessings and strength. love, t.xooxoxox
ReplyDeleteHi Kate ~~~ I just did a post too a while ago on Ecclesiastes and a time for everything. My daughter had lost her teeth but most recently my son has fractured his humerus. I feel as if my life right now is definitely a time to mourn and weep, however, the beauty is that the mourning turns to joy with time and during that time, gratitude grows as well. Wishing you much much joy in the Lord Kate. You are amazing and strong.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless You.
Michele
Pearl 13.1
Such a touching post, with such a gorgeous vignette!
ReplyDeleteSusan
Perhaps WE... have been blessed by your humble heart.
ReplyDeleteQuiet and calm blessings for you as you move forward.
xo,
Gail
http://www.casualloveselegance.blogspot.com
Just saying hello and sending many blessings~Cheers Kim
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
ReplyDeleteKate, this is just pulling at my heart. You always say things so poetically. I often think of you and your illness and pray that you are doing well. You are such a strong woman and it will not conquer you. I love this scripture passage also. It was quoted so beautifully with your wonderful vintage treasures. Thanks for sharing with SYC.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Jann
Kate, I just read the beautiful post that Kristin wrote about your friendship...it moved me beyond words. God is so mysterious and wonderful and His healing power (both physically and emotionally) defies logic! Just last night I sat in bed feeling the impact (and the pain) of a fractured relationship...one that seems beyond repair. I always think that it is out of the realm of possibility for God to transform it and yet that means I don't trust His power! Your words in this post and Kristin's in hers are a gentle, yet firm, reminder of just how gracious and merciful He truly is. I pray for His continued healing and peace in your life and I'm grateful for your willingness to be vulnerable in order to minister and bless all of us! :-)
ReplyDeleteVanessa
you my dear are the greatest friend!
ReplyDeleteOh how I wish we were neighbors!
Kate,
ReplyDeleteI have only just found your blog, but your struggles with Lupus, help me to realize that I am not alone with my daily struggles against pain, health issues, and the realization that my life will not be what I had planned for in my older age, retirement years. Instead, it will be what God has planned and what I make it to be.
I finished this in the next 2 posts as it was too long for one or two!