by Darlene Schacht | Apr 11, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Roots give us the foundation we need to stand strong. Joyful in both good times and bad. Loving and gentle with difficult people. Having a peace that passes all understanding when the bottom falls out. The faithful ones are grounded by roots that run deep. The Bible...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 7, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Drawn from my archives My granddaughter celebrated her first birthday this week, which was nothing short of adorable. It was her first time opening gifts, and the first time she stuffed her little face with pink cake. Now come the mischievous years. The adventurous,...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 5, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
Anytime I’m feeling stressed out, I roll up my sleeves and I organize. I straighten my desk, I clean up the pantry, I throw out old clothes… and if I’m really stressed out, I get into the drawers. I’ve come to realize that it’s a matter...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 4, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
I received a sweet gift from a friend today. The girl who lives with us walked over to me with a green plastic bag and said, “I’m cleaning your car, and I don’t want you to say ‘no.’ I know you’ve been stressed out lately, and so I...
by Darlene Schacht | Apr 1, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
After living in this house for two years, we’ve decided to do a little upgrade to our back yard, and so, we sat down with a landscaper this week and drew out a plan. The one thing we both wanted for sure was a fire pit area. A patio big enough to gather with...
by Darlene Schacht | Mar 29, 2022 | Scattered Seeds
When my children give me a gift I use it. If they make me a meal, I eat it. If they buy me a sweater, I wear it… There’s a joy in giving to others, and what brings them joy, brings me joy. I’m reminded of my sister Bonnie, who is great at receiving...