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"The Treasure Hunt Club"

 

 

 

Going treasure hunting with my dear friend Kimberly Jo is like waking up on Christmas day where you are giddy on the inside because of the excitement that the day will bring.   Kim is from Virginia and over the 30 plus years that we have known each other we have always enjoyed our rides in the country side of Virginia where we enjoy the beauty that this state has to offer.  Last year Kim, my daughter Lauren and I started what we call the “Treasure Club.”  We decided that we would get up on Saturday mornings and pick our destination in Virginia and go to flea markets, country stores, estate sales, yard sales, etc. and find special treasures.

This past fall, we had a fun day searching estate sells and flea markets in Richmond, VA.  I started the day out declaring that I was looking for hosting treasures for my table.  Along the way we found some great vintage juice glasses that reminded me of the glasses that my Grandmother Daniel used when I was a young girl.  At the end of our day we made our final stop.  My eyes quickly went to a clear container as we pulled up and I saw beautiful red and white china gleaming through.  Then we realized that the lady was closing up shop.  Kim, Lauren and I rushed got out of the car and asked the lady about the beautiful china.  She stated that she wanted to sell the china to a family that would appreciate it as much as she did.  Well, I told her that I was that person and she sold it to me at a great bargain.  This past Thanksgiving I used that beautiful china for my dinner table and it felt extra special because I knew it was one of our "Treasure Club" finds. 

The days spent with Kim and Lauren treasure hunting for my hosting delights warms my soul.  It reminds me of when I look for treasures from the word of God.  What I  know for sure is the word of God is my greatest treasure.  It makes my cup runneth over. It shines brightly like rubies and diamonds when I need that ray of hope.  It comforts my spirit like a warm blanket on a winters night when I seek refuge.  What I know for sure is that God’s word and love is my greatest treasure and it fills my heart more than anything here on this earth.

Peace and blessings,



As I sit in my office I am at peace as I hear the winter winds take flight outside of my window.  Winter is here, she is making a grand entrance in my area with temperatures going down to 8 degrees and I embrace her.   Winter is a soul renewal time for me.  My schedule keeps me pretty busy although I am a home body at heart.  The cold days of winter makes me hunker down and gives me the opportunity to nest and quiet my spirit and I am so thankful for this time.  As you go about your day and you hear the harsh words that people make of winter, ignore them and see it as the light that it is and enjoy this special season and the blessings that it brings.   

Love and blessings,

Dedra

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2014
~ CELEBRATIONS FROM THE SOUL ~

Happy 2014!!!  God is so good and I am so excited to share my heart and spirit as I continue on this journey to inspire all of my readers with ways to show graceful discipleship through hospitality.  As I continue my faith walk, I pray that all that I do is for the glory of God!  This is our season and I humbly thank you for your support and I pray that you are blessed by our messages and that you have a purposeful and love inspired year!

God bless you and yours,