Fresh questions are up for Wednesday Hodgepodge thanks to Joyce From This Side of the Pond.
1. It’s been said January is ‘the month of opportunity, inspiration, and change.” Which of the three do you need most right now? Elaborate.
I’ll go with inspiration. A good dose of inspiration is always good. Inspiration to keep reading and learning. Inspiration to keep moving and giving my heart a good workout. Inspiration to encourage others. Inspiration to clean and organize the spaces in our home.
2. Do you consider opportunity as something that comes to you or something you create for yourself?
I think it comes both ways. I’ve had many opportunities come my way in the course of doing what I enjoy. There’s a verse that comes to mind.
“Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. So then do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the LORD is.” Ephesians 5:15-17
Some examples:
Through blogging (something I enjoy), God brought the Mennonite Girls Can Cook into my life with all the amazing experiences and friendships to enjoy.
Through singing in groups honoring Christ, God brought Greg and me together.
Through following Christ and staying involved in a church body, my life has had many opportunities to serve and enjoy many good gifts from God.
3. The British Museum opened on this date (January 15th) back” in 1759. Do you like visiting museums? Do you have a favorite?
I have a couple favorites in Southern California that I hope will still be standing after the fires in the L.A. area are finally under control!
The Getty Museum and the Getty Villa. These photos are from the Villa in Pacific Palisades from a visit enjoyed with my bloggy friends, Willow (Willow’s Cottage) and Sara (Come Away With Me) way back in 2008!
We’ve also had the opportunity to visit the Art Museums in New York, Chicago and London. They were all amazing. Unlike my husband and daughter, though, I tire easier than them and I am more casual about viewing everything.
4. It’s National Oatmeal Month (yes, apparently it gets a whole month as opposed to a single day). Do you like oatmeal? How often do you eat a bowl of oatmeal? How do you like yours? What about an oatmeal cookie? Is that a sweet treat you enjoy?
I do enjoy all things oatmeal. I love a nice hot bowl of oatmeal with a little milk, brown sugar, raisins and walnuts. A good oatmeal cookie is always a treat I enjoy.
5.What’s something useful you learned in high school?
I’m going to go with Junior High because that is where I learned to type and that is a skill that has been so very useful throughout my life!
6. Insert your own random thought here.
Our two sons, Dan and Josh with our little granddaughter photo bomber.
We are celebrating these three this week in January! Jamie’s birthday is today, Dan’s tomorrow and Joshie’s is on Sunday. We’ll have a birthday dinner here on Saturday for our Colville kids and we’ll have to celebrate Josh over the miles with birthday greetings. God bless you and keep you and protect you! We love you, we love you, we love you!
Same son Dan and his wonderful wife, Jamie.
Hope all is well in your corners.
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 