no eye candy ...

I'm having trouble uploading photos. It's been impossible to write without visuals. I use them as jumping off points.

Lots of things have been happening:

• I turned 39!
• I had my first painting ever accepted into a exhibition as well as my covered stone installation.
• I have finally become part of a church ministry, assisting with community ministry in our new church.
• I never realised until recently how frustrated I was without a voice. I have found it and I use it regularly.
• The kids are doing brilliant.
• I am finding my flow as wife, mother, artist and counsellor ... slowly and steadily.
• I have done a rough! business plan.
• I have great friends.
• My husband is a rollicking great worship leader!
• My creative ventures are starting to take on a distinct Rachelle-flavour. We all strive for our own authentic style and distinction. I think I'm starting to understand what mine is.

I hope to get photos here soon. Watch this space.

little things do add up ...

It never ceases to amaze me that the simplest things in life can bring the most pleasure. Sometimes we just need to see them through someone else's eyes to gain new appreciation of what was right there in front of us all along.

Who knew bringing in the laundry could be so much fun. A peg, a baby and a playful dad. Thankful my camera was nearby. Thankful that my life has lots of these moments scattered throughout it recently. Thankful immensely to be part of an amazing family and community of friends. Gratitude is a practice that keeps our souls healthy. Happy February friends.

“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when

our hearts are conscious of our treasures.”

— Thornton Wilder