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A Rock Called Hope

Last night, while walking along a quiet path in our town, my son found a pile of rocks. I noticed something small resting amongst them right at my feet. At first, I almost walked right past it. But something about the color caught my eye, and I stopped. There it was, a

painted rock. Purple with little dots scattered across it, and in the center was a green heart with one simple word written inside.

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Why Tool, you might ask? We wanted a weekend away to celebrate my husband's birthday, and it was January, so we mostly wanted a cozy stay with a firepit and a warm place to enjoy . This place in Tool, Texas popped up and looked so inviting! And it did not disappoint. We looked for a few towns close by that had something fun to see, and decided this place would work! We left on a Friday morning, as this little town was about a three hour drive...northeast of Waco. We wante

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I head home 🏠 once a day to bathe and feel the sunshine ☀️ and regroup and cry. Then it’s back to the hospital. Nothing glamorous but mostly comfort. This tshirt is from a pack of three on @amazon that are the best tees ever. I’ll link in stories. The red 🎈scarf made me feel brighter. And today’s a new day. Hoping for answers and healing. #thymemag #tshirt #newday

You friends bring me hope with your prayers. It’s been literally hell here, watching my husband in pain. Your kind words and photos and joy 🤗make me smile through it. As I sit by his hospital bed, I make a reel. It’s therapeutic and it’s something to create while we wait for a diagnosis, for a healing. It’s stripes. I didn’t realize I had worn so many this past year. With belts, bags, vests and skirts and the scarves. 🧣 Stripes remind me of those other stripes ✝️that offer us healing. Happy Sunday. I’m playing his favorite music 🎵 this morning…holding his hand. Thank you all. #thymemag #honeyintherock #stripes

Unprepared. A series I’m writing in the magazine on the ENCOURAGEMENT page. And this month’s entry is about gray 🌚 hair. I’d had enough of coloring it. My sister inspired me. And I wanted a softer version of me. 🤗But gray hair meant I was old…or did it? This is my journey. I’d love to know your thoughts! #thymemag #grayhairtransition SEE LINK IN BIO

Today’s a week in the hospital 🏥 with Jon. No signs of going home yet. Friends have sent verses. They’re playing songs. 🎵And praying. And I’m posting all the pink 🌸touches. In creation and in my closet. And the reminder to myself that he holds all things together. Including me and mine. #thymemag #pinkisit #thankful🙏

It was a dark night last night and now it’s morning. My husband’s fever is down. He knows who I am. 🤗. It’s a new day. Friends are praying. And I’m still sharing. Because I love ❤️ this space. We share fashion. We applaud each other. We are inspired. And we find friends. These are the looks on the page in the magazine called The Dressing. See link in bio. And I’m hopeful 😊today for a turnaround. Thank you for praying… #thymemag #friendsthatpraytogether #thankyouforyoursupport

I hit a wall last night. This isn’t my usual post. It’s a view of my current living space. I’ve been sitting by my husband‘s side in the hospital 🏥 for the last five days and may be here five more - and it felt very dark 🌚yesterday. But today’s a new day. And I’m sharing with you where I am today, ready and dressed for a hopeful day. Our three year-old grandson often says we have “all what we need “and I know we do. And for that I’m thankful. 😌 I’ve been sharing past photos and putting them together because I don’t feel like sharing the comfy clothes that I’m wearing up at the hospital. But it’s a new day, his fever is down somewhat. He has some sort of infection doctors 🥼 cannot explain and my sweet husband has been in the most excruciating pain I’ve ever seen manifest in one human. Your prayers 🙏mean the world, and your friendship as well. Happy Wednesday, at least I think that’s what day it is… #thymemag #hopeful

Hat ✔️ scenery ✔️art ✔️food ✔️blanket ✔️. Are you ready for picnic 🧺 season? I’m so ready. The most fun is packing it all up. 🥖Would you agree? #thymemag #picnicseason #goodtime

I looked back over outfits I’ve loved 🥰 the most. Mixed prints were it! Only I don’t wear them often. 😌But I want to more. Here are a few combos I’ve worn. Gingham and floral. 💐Stripes and plaid. Colorful flowers with black and white. Do you like to mix? #thymemag #mixedprints

The hat 👒 from my stash that makes me smile the most. The vintage bag 💼 I love so much. And the sandals from a market made by an artisan. It’s all the spring 🌻things. Markets. Vintage shops. Straw and wood. That go with all the dresses. Are you excited? Happy Sunday! #strawhatcrew #thymemag #sundayoutfit

I wore these hats 🧢 last year. And I’m wearing them again this year! Because they’re just all fun. 🤗. Are you a hat lover or not? I am! #thymemag #hatlover #springhats

Oh denim dress. How I love ❤️ thee. But how shall I style thee? Let me count the ways…. The dress 👗 was a vacation find. The accessories from all over. That’s the fun of fashion. Which way would you choose? #thymemag #denimdress

We were shopping for a wreath. I also was ready to plant flowers. 💐 My husband suggested artwork for the porch. What!? And then I saw it. At @hobbylobby and it matched our front door. The forecast looked bleak for rain ☔️ so I ordered them. Faux flowers from @amazon. And I mixed them in among the live. 🪴. All dressed to play w the kids today but wanted to show you the art 🖼️ and the flowers. A new look for sure…happy Thursday. #thymemag #fauxflowers #porchideas

I have a cool story to share. On our vacation, we stopped in the cutest bookstore and they had mystery bags. On the bag it said 70s, blue 🦋, handmade, books, and so I bought it. Inside was this crocheted handmade head scarf, the coolest blue sunglasses 😎 and several books. One of the books is about the beginning of the store, Woolworth, and that’s where my mom had her first job! I can’t wait to dive in. Isn’t that so 🤗cool? Have you thought of wearing crocheted head scarves this spring around your neck? Well, why not? It’s so fun. I’ll link some in stories. And next time you see a mystery bag, take a chance and buy it. You might be blown away as well. 📚Happy Tuesday, everyone! #thymemag #crochetedscarf #mysterybag

Decorating and dressing in trios. And today one of the three is green. 💚Happy St Patrick’s day! Are you wearing green? I’ve always heard that styling shelves includes little trios, so I have lots of them with the color green ☘️throughout my house. I decided to grab my little green wristlet and a trio of rings on my fingers! Isn’t life fun? #thymemag #stpatricksday☘️ #greencolor

It’s one of my favorite 👌 shirts, and it has green stripes, perfect for this week. It’s from @shopcider. And I’m standing in my kitchen where I added a few spring touches too… Choosing the color orange. 🍊 @michaelsstores has the cutest coordinated decor. I share all the details in the magazine on the HOME page. See link in bio. What color are you adding to your kitchen this spring? 🧡Try adding art in an unusual place, some twinkly lights on a wreath above the stove, a new oil and vinegar bottle, maybe a new rug and a whimsical metal fruit hanging on your wall… So fun.#thymemag #orangekitchen #sofun

Little and big joys. 🤗Imagine a world without color. So add a little joy of red! ♥️And big joys like His love for us! They keep! This white tee - I bought three! From @onequince - they’re so good. The pants I’ll link in stories. @amazon. And the purse is vintage. Happy 😊colorful Sunday! #thymemag #color #onequincepartner #popofcolor

Looking for perfection!? 👌This is the dress! @charliebcollection - It checks all the boxes. It has pockets, it’s comfortable, it’s that rich blue of a denim color, and it would be the perfect ♥️dress for your spring break travels…. I paired it with the cutest bracelet that’s made out of a man’s tie, old jewelry, a button and a hair tie. How about that! Pops of red with denim. Perfect! #thymemag #CharlieBUnboxing, #CharlieBSS25, #cbeffortlessstyle

It’s @charliebcollection and it’s blue 🦋and yellow. It’s stripes and a perfect🤗 fit. It’s comfort and spring. 🌻It’s everything! Use THYME10 to save. #thymemag #CharlieBFinds, #CharlieBCollection

Scarves. 🧣 The easiest, prettiest, no fuss accessory for travel. Take a dozen! They can fit nicely in a packing cube. Grab one each day. That’s it. That’s my packing hack and I’m sticking to it. Oh. And you can find them everywhere you go - 😊@targetdollarspotfinds or @walmart or vintage stores while you travel! ✈️ Even in bookstores! I have way too many…or do I? 🤗#thymemag #scarvesfordays #accessorize

A lady told me that my scarf 🧣 and top looked French. That was fun. As was our anniversary in @marionvirginia at their old theater where we watched the first John Wayne movie - free! We were served nachos w onion 🧅 dip - what? And I found the cutest store with the best saying on their window @louandcostyle ! Swinging in a park and watching the sun 🌞 set on a porch ended the sweet day. So who knew that black and white stripe with a green bird 🐦 scarf could be such a great combo on a fun day? #thymemag #anniversary #whataday❤️

Today is our anniversary. 🤗 47 years. Bliss? Not every day. Hard times? Oh yeah. Growth? Always and still. Love? The deepest and best yet. ♥️ He’s my best friend. And he encourages me to be me. In fashion, faith, family and fun. He’s the topic of my marriage articles monthly. See link in bio. Happy 😊 day! #thymemag #anniversary

Do you like walking 🚶‍♀️ tours into history? It’s one of our favorite things to do. And almost every town has one. A tavern, architectural features, columns, legends, and steeples. This is Abingdon. How about gray and green for spring!! @saodimallsu.us has the best long cardigans. And @sidefeel_official has the best jeans! 👖 Added a cropped tee and a bandanna scarf. They come in all colors! #thymemag #grayandgreen #mondayfashionootd

I just thought I’d sit in different spots in this grand hotel, and take pictures, and share with you some of the food 🥘 we’ve been enjoying. 🤗. Today I opted for this yellow ⭐️leather/like top from @hm and a skinny scarf, as we are exploring the town where we are staying. I only brought three pairs of shoes 👟 with me on this trip, I feel so proud of myself. Ha! Glimmers of fun, that’s what I like sharing with everyone, and I love 💕 seeing yours as well… Happy Saturday.#thymemag #saturdayfun #glimmers

This short sleeved sweater @amazon is such a great 😊 travel piece. I attached a vintage brooch, pinning it to my bra too, so the pin stays in place! The jeans 👖 are @sidefeel_official - perfect fit! And the loafers 👞 are @target - I’ll link all in stories! Check out that vintage hat 👒 box, the high back on that chair, and the cobblestone sidewalks… We have stepped back in time and are loving it…. Have you been to Wytheville VA? It’s charming! #thymemag #wytheville #travellook

First day of vacation ✈️dressed in barrel pants from @target - honestly my first time to wear them. Still unsure. Ha! The bag is @nelabags.official - All my outfits were packed and I saved a photo 📸of each one. This helps me get dressed w no stress! Lots of history and good food 🥘 today… #thymemag #vacationmode

We’re off ✈️today! And this backpack 🎒 is the best. I’ll link in stories. It’s from @amazon and has pockets, zippers, chargers, water 💧 pouch, and it’s the cutest. They have a couple spring colors available. And there’s a tiny bag inside! #thymemag #backpack

What does one wear with brown and white in the spring? 🤔How about baby blue? 🦋Or green? 💚Straw bags and totes? And even a pop of red! 💋Which one would you choose? Jacket is @shopcider and bags are from all over! Happy Tuesday.#thymemag #popsofcolor #wearthisnext

Gray. I love to wear it… But when gray hair showed up on my head, I wasn’t so sure. 🤔I started a series in my magazine called Unprepared. Each month I talk about one thing I wish I’d known when I was younger, or how something sneaked up on me unaware… And this month it’s gray ☑️hair. See link in bio and navigate to ENCOURAGEMENT page. I’ll also link in my stories, where I share “Most worn Monday” - items I wear over and over again! Are you a grey hair lover or just love to wear gray? 🤗#thymemag #grayhairmovement #mostworn

It’s one of those Saturdays again… Outside, inside, fun 🤩 , and need a tiny bit of fancy. It’s a graphic tee with @sidefeel_official jeans. A nice cardi and stacked jewelry. 🤗The cutest @reebok sneakers. A little jig. And a picnic 🧺 lunch. Fun! How do you elevate your casual so that you’re ready for whatever the day holds? #thymemag #saturdaylook

Day 5 jackets 🧥 for spring!
Can checked prints go with animal? 🐆Yes!
Can I wear a graphic tee under a check? Yes!
Can I find spring jackets at discount stores? Yes!
This one is old. @rossdressforless and I’ve kept it. Because it’s a classic. The bag is @marshalls bc why pay high dollar? The graphic tee is @oldnavy bc they have lots. The shoes are @target - where else? What prints have you mixed!??? #thymemag #mixedprints #fridaylook

Day 4 of jackets. Blue. Yellow. 🌻Brown. A perfect trio. Denim. A scarf. Faux leather. @sidefeel_official jeans. Another perfect 👌 trio. I will link the jeans 👖 and the purse strap in stories! #thymemag #fauxleather #jacket

Day three of jackets 🧥 … And this is another vintage one… Brown corduroy. It has just soared into summer temps here, so I’ll be taking the jacket off later to reveal the fun graphic tee @oldnavy and the bag 💼 was a gift from my daughter-in-law, also vintage! Don’t forget to notice the coat 🧥 rack… When’s the last one you had one in your bedroom? I’m in love 🥰 with it… I’ll share a link stories, along with my amazing @amazon checkered pants. 👖 I think I want them in all colors… Aren’t they cute?#thymemag #wednesdaylook

Day 2 of jackets 🧥 for spring. This is a ladies jacket I found in a small town antique store. I like it with a graphic T and all sorts of accessories… 😎From unlikely places that you need to try! @rivana_jewelry THYMEFREE to save. @erinmcdermott1 for the coolest beads. @francescas are closing so grab some dainties! @worldmarket for the coolest. 🤗And yep antique stores. It’s almost that time of year for day trips 🚗to all the tiny towns… Are you ready? #thymemag #accessories

I styled a week of jackets 🧥 in the fall, and I thought it would be fun to do a week of jackets for spring… Same jackets. Different looks. It’s all about playing with texture and color, same with my new bedding 🛌for spring as well. I’ll link everything I can in the stories… First off a black 😎jacket with white and neutral accessories, a classic. The purse is @onequince and it’s elegant. The texture. Yes! The jacket and the white tee and loafers, a perfect trio. The bedding, I just got a new gray, very thin quilt, we love layering two different quilts for all kinds of weather. Florals 🪷and checks and pin tucks … All the things on the bed. I just found this new throw for spring on the clearance aisle at @kirklands 🤗. What’s your latest find? #thymemag #jackets #newbedding

Still thinking 🤔 about last night… While I’m getting ready this morning. I’m not wearing anything new, and it’s lots of different color combos, from the plaid to the cable knit, to the tortoise shell frames… I feel cozy for another busy day inside and outside. 🤗. The sweater is @shopcider and the jeans 👖 are @sidefeel_official - the best jeans on Amazon! Last night we went on a date to see a stage production of The Trio to Bountiful. 🧳Before the play, we stopped at the soup peddler… It was started by a man carrying bags of soup around town on his bicycle 🚲 and now he has eight restaurants! We love to support local places… Don’t you? Happy Sunday, what are you thankful for from yesterday? #thymemag #sundaythoughts #over60

It’s gonna be windy. 🌬️ We are walking a lot. Catching a movie 🍿 and a baseball ⚾️ game. And stage theater tonite. Lots of things. Boots @oldnavy and sweater @saodimallsu.us on Amazon. I’m layered up, head is covered, I’m comfy and added the cutest heart 🤎necklace just because. I’ll link what I can in stories. What are you doing today? #thymemag #saturdays

Are you a trenchcoat lover or a sweater seeker? I know trenchcoats are very popular for spring and I love ❤️ them, I think they’re very stylish and look great. But if I want to be warm and cozy… I like to have a whole closet full of cardigans. 😎. Have you visited the @saodimallsu.us store on Amazon? They have so many great choices. This yellow and white striped sweater is @walmart 🤗 #thymemag #cardigan

No fancy clothes today. Cause I’m playing! But check out my groovy sneakers… 👟 They are from @amazon and the most comfy! Anyone else realize you have a closet full of vests from last year and they’re not “trending” this year? I want to still wear them! 🤗. Scroll the photos and see what I found at @dollartree - little treasures 👏for our Thursday! #thymemag #playday

Pick a base. Like these @uoozee_official pants I’m pairing w a similar colored tee. Then just add the fun. Like the pants? 👖 Use Marcy15 to save. Like the bracelet? @roseburkhardtjewelry. Like 👍 the necklace? Use your old pendants and create a triple charm on a strip of leather! The green bag? It was a gift from 10 year old Augie. And the shoes? @rossdressforless! The belt is old. There ya go! Fun ♥️fashion! #thymemag #thisisfun #newpants

This is a song 🎵 we listened to last night before bed… It’s a routine. We started it about six months ago, listening to uplifting music 🎶 before we shut our eyes… It’s been the best! And it fits so well with this blouse today… From the front, from the back, from the side… It’s just the perfect 👌 piece. You can save 15% with Marcy15 on the site @uoozee_official!! Don’t you love ❤️ stripes? #thymemag #stripes #uoozee_official

Color. Isn’t this dress full of it and so beautiful? 😍 And there are so many options from @uoozee_official - this one has pockets! 🤗And it’s just the perfect piece for the next season. Add a bag 💼 and loafers and you’re set. Use MARCY15 to save! #thymemag #dress #uoozee_official https://www.uoozee.com/collections/best-seller-%e5%89%af%e6%9c%ac

We had friends yesterday that celebrated loving their animals, 🐕some spent the evening with their kiddos playing games, 🤗our son and his wife took their kids to a children’s museum and had the most fun breakfast… And we celebrated in a quaint Italian restaurant, just the two of us… ♥️With the best people watching. I love the way people love…. Today I opted for these checkered flowy pants from @amazon that I will leave a link for in my stories… The best bag @madelineparksdesigns and a new 🤗necklace from @rubykeysboutique. And we are still celebrating today! #thymemag #valentinesweekend #ilovelove

Happy Valentines 💌 to all. I woke up with the word revel on my mind.
Maybe you’re not quite where you want to be, revel in where you are because the Lord is with you. Maybe you’re anxious about something, revel in his provision. Maybe you just feel blue and you don’t know why, revel in the fact that God loves ♥️you on this Valentine’s Day. Whatever joy 🍓you can find to be lively and noisy about… Revel in it. Love you! I chose simple pearls, red sweater and hair back for all day long loving him. #thymemag #valentines_day #loveneverfails

It’s a vintage red jacket 🧥 I got for $50 in a small town antique store. Looked it up and it’s a $350 leather coat. What?! I only wear it once In a while. Gonna be raining ☔️ here tomorrow so this might me my choice! I hope you’ve enjoyed all the inspiration these last several days, and I hope you wear what you want, 🤗feel loved, and enjoy the weekend… I love ♥️all of you! #thymemag #redjacket #bemine

I am more of an idea person rather than a sales person here… Although I do love sharing a good deal. 🤗But yesterday, I ran in @marshalls and found these strawberry 🍓 pajamas, and I bought them! They’re so cute for Valentines, and I’ve also shared with you here some fun Valentines 💌 ideas for Saturday that we’ve already tried and enjoyed. Don’t let this weekend be sad. Enjoy life. And eat strawberries 🍓 #thymemag #valentinesideas #enjoyeverymoment❤️ and…enjoy the pages of THYME. See link in bio.

I shopped my closet and found this dress 👗 that I’m trying to decide whether to keep or give away… I tried styling it four ways. First off, a polkadot scarf 🧣 with floral, second choice is bold jewelry, and bringing a belt up underneath my chest, or what about mixing all the textures of the different seasons, including a straw bag? Or I could add a black jacket and a brooch. 🤗. What do you think? Should I keep the dress or give it away? #thymemag #dressed #styleover60

I’ve always wanted to have a TV 📺 show where you give people 30 bucks and send them to a discount store to create an outfit and compete against others doing the same thing. Wouldn’t that be so fun? 🤗. I found this black skirt at @rossdressforless and I’m styling three 3️⃣ ways for you today… I bet you have a black bottom and you could do the same. For an elegant dinner 🥘, add a crisp, button-down blouse and a belt. For a more fitted look add a long sleeve T-shirt, a low slung belt… It was thrifted from @sasquatch_antiquers and finally… If it’s gonna be chilly 🥶 where you are, add a sweater and your boots 🥾 and a Crossbody. Which look is your favorite? #thymemag #threelooks #skirt

A black silhouette is perfect for this weekend. Just add accessories. A red pin, cherry 🍒 earrings, headbands or a heart necklace - sling it to the side! This black sweater is @amazon - the best. I’ll link in stories. Are you indulging this weekend or keeping it simple? #thymemag #redandblack #valentinesoutfit

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