by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 15, 2013 | Appalachian, Family, Miracles, Nature, Reading, Thistle
I took Thistle for her morning walk yesterday along the same side road we take most mornings. As we headed up a steep bit, she stopped to nose through the leaves on the side of the road (whew–puff, puff–suits me!). As she poked around, I noticed an opening...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Apr 8, 2013 | Family, Nature, Thistle
It’s finally spring in the mountains of Western North Carolina. We had a mild winter, but it just wouldn’t go away. At long last we had a lovely weekend with highs near 70 and lots of sunshine. The kind of weather I wouldn’t mind having ninety...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Mar 27, 2013 | Food, Nature, Reading, Thistle
It’s the final week of my Lenten fruit of the Spirit feast and I’m wrapping up with a toughie. Self-control. Here are some synonyms: self-discipline, self-restraint, willpower. Let’s see how I’m doing. Bible reading and study–check....
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 25, 2013 | Nature, Thistle, Uncategorized
When I get home from work I often change and take Thistle for a walk. We either go along the street where we live (on leash) or head for the national forest for a hike (off leash). I have footwear for each outing. Tennis shoes for the street and hiking boots for the...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Feb 15, 2013 | Friends, Miracles, Thistle
Happy day after Valentine’s Day! I hope you felt loved yesterday and I hope you know that God loves you every day. Last year, I posted a link to this lovely little video about God’s undying, eternal love and how it’s reflected in our dogs. I’m...
by Sarah Loudin Thomas | Nov 26, 2012 | Family, Thistle, Waiting
It was a good Thanksgiving. I got to go see my family in WV and Thistle came along for the first time. I wasn’t too sure about all that traveling with a rowdy two-year-old pup. But my favorite bumper sticker sentiment proved true: “Don’t tell...
