passing lives.

the people we pass
in our everyday lives.
the ones we talk to,
the children we play with
or the people we open the door for.
small encounters, that sometimes,
leave a lasting mark.
i wonder often
if people will remember me
such a short time
but we had connected
and laughed.
and i know,
that i'll remember them.

// paige //

one touch

a single touch

can break all trust

a single touch 

can hold all dreams.

a single touch 

can make you heal

one touch

and you know you're safe.

a comforting hand

to a lonely soul

a reassurance to 

a broken heart. 

it is the first language

we speak,

and by far the most powerful.

touch. love. 

put them together

and you can heal,

inspire.

just one touch and you

know that someone cares.

[broken glass = cool pics. but also do you get this?? somehow it made sense..?]

GIVE series | 01

I hear so often about how smiling changes the world, and while I have absolutely nothing  against that, sometimes it takes more effort to actually make a difference. 

GIVE series }}

-I'll be posting once to twice monthly February through (the end?) of July.

-Absolutely anyone can post about this, the more people the better.. join me!!!

-We could do guest posts, if anyone wants

-goal: make the world a better place/more effort/being the change. xx

This series is going to be a little something to encourage more people to GIVE.  I have been making more of an effort to actually do something more, and ya know what? It seriously feels so amazing knowing that you are actually helping someone, actually making a real difference. The Lord has blessed my crochet shop tremendously, and this month I was able to send out the baby bundle. It will be delivered to a Mom who most likely has close to nothing, just thinking about it has me pumped to do more!! How happy she'll be to get new clothes and cloth diapers for her baby!

I'm also reading Riley Unlikely which is inspiring me. And she lives only an hour from me!! (Branson) I'm learning all about how to start a Nonprofit organization and do something more to help. 

This month, I encourage you to do a little something extra. Bake something and bring it to your neighbors. Visit a nursing home. Have a family over for dinner. Effort really helps y'all, so do lots of prayers. <33

Will you join me in posting about GIVE series?
Favorite missionary book??

wrapping up january -- [ + MAJOR PHOTO DUMP.]

January was a big month of excitement and wonderfulness. So many awesome things happened and so many amazing memories were made. It was kinda hilarious though, bc we had actual tornados 4 days after the snow melted...tornado touchdowns. No one that I know of was hurt thankfully. 

This month I've been so much more focused on giving. I feel like it was a really profitable month for giving, so I'm glad about that. If any of y'all would like to purchase something from my crochet shop click HERE to view what I have for sale and don't hesitate to ask if I can make something!! <3 I'm trying to raise $45 to feed a family in a third world country, so if you want to buy something feel free. 

Weather has been really nice, warm and in the 60's. Lovin it <33

looking up poorest countries

remember these kiddos??

EVERYTHING || JANUARY .

SLEDDING!!!!!!!


When it snows and the first thing you do are donuts, in a truck XD

Eating waffles for lunch.

GETTING MY VERY OWN PHONE LIKE WOW!!!

tryin to hike at devil's den, but ending up disappointed cause it took too long to get there and was already dark so we went to a museum and ate at chik-fil-a. *deep breath*

Lili: guess what? Micah is my new friend!
Rlyan: yeah...I like him too. 

Finishing orders + getting them sent :D

Me: Which is cuter, Lili or Micah?
Ash: hmmm, neither.
( totally just kidding 😄)

early january: lots of snow.
mid january: sunny short sleeve-barefoot.
also mid jan: tornados, rain, storms galore.
late jan: snow in some parts of MO. (not for us tho ^.^)
^^missouri weather for ya^^


Lilly: is that really hot? (Boiling spaghetti)
Me: yup
Lilli: well, I have muffins (aka oven mitts) on, so can I touch it?
Me:.... Okayy
Her: * gets closer to it* ugh, never mind!!!

Rylan's pet hamster, Ranger, died. That was a sad morning. 😟

When mom and Ashley come home bearing many gifts for me 😍😍

Completely randomly watching Amish Grace with the siblings ^.^

WINTER JAM CONCERTTTT. ALL THE AMAZINGNESS. <333 #firstconcert

Playing Balderdash with a friend who came over

Going to a cute 3 year old's birthday party and getting to hold a 3 month old :D

I GOT THE 3RD SUZUKI VIOLIN BOOK AND THE SONGS ARE SOOOO BEAUTIFULLLLL. #somuchlove <333

Me: 'night Rylan!!
Rylan: Night, feet dreams! (sweet dreams) 
<333

The Z's coming over!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was SO GREAT catching up with them and seeing all those kiddos again. #somuchlove 💙💙💙

Trying to make a birthday list.... #imnotgoodatthis

Stupid dog fights for no reason, another reason I Don't like dogs.

But Kinsley ( dog) is pregnant and due in Feb, so yay. 👍

CRYSTAL BRIDGES MUSEUM!!!!!   so. fun XDDD

also eating at chikfila for the second time in my life was cool! :D
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books read:
-Ice drift
-some random other book
-Pilgrims Progress
-Genesis
-Riley Unlikely
-Exodus
-The storytellers beads 
-Jake's Fortune
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How was y'alls month?? 
Ever done donuts in the snow? :D