Ellie

Just noticed I needed a pic of Ellie on my blog!

There is nothing like DOG LOVE!

Walk In Love

 When is doubt walk in love
 it will bring joy
 and take away the pain
 of the world
 Friendship cures most

Mixed Media Art

My second attempt at mixed media art!!!

Enough

You are.........

Painting with Cara

I've been watching Cara watercolor today. I love how kids paint what the want to paint and do not worry about how people view it. I think I struggle with painting because I want it to look "pleasing" to others. I'm going to try to start being creative without trying to please. Creativity can get stifled when we try to make it popular.

Also, yesterday was my mother's 84th birthday! Yay!

Learning Something New

Today, I have a new form of art to create! My sweet sister sent some modge podge, watercolors and paper to me. She has been creating collages and she thought I would like it. I love it! I'll post pictures soon.
 Learning new things always adds a fresh perspective to life. Creating new things is fun and makes me so happy!
 Try doing something new and see if it adds happiness!

A Moment of Peace

Try to remember to walk in peace.
No matter what you are going through,
the peace of God is there.
Be still and find it,
if even for a moment,
and it will help.

Rest in Peace Jeremy (there are no words, just prayers for the family)

Jeremy McConville

May 22, 1998 - February 13, 2014

Jeremy McConville, a Christ-Follower, age 15 of Murfreesboro died Thursday February 13, 2014. He was born in Springfield Missouri and was a sophomore at Oakland High School. Jeremy was a member of the Oakland High School Football team and Chamber Choir. Jeremy was a member of Belle-Aire Baptist Church, and was involved with the youth for many years. He had also attended Blackman Baptist Church.

He is survived by his father, John McConville; mother, Tricia Patrick and step father, Kirby; sisters, Larissa Hofstra, Jocie Hofstra, Elina McConville; step-brothers, Nathan Patrick and his wife Erin, and Bryan Patrick; niece, Taegan Patrick; nephew, Leyton Patrick; grandparents, Don and Pat Barger; grandmother, Joan McConville.

Funeral service will be 1PM Tuesday at Belle-Aire Baptist Church. Pastor Kevin Wax and Dr. Dean Sisk officiating. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. Visitation will be 4PM to 8PM Monday at Belle-Aire Baptist Church. 1307 N Rutherford Blvd, Murfreesboro, TN 37130. Woodfin Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements www.woodfinchapel.com

Choosing

 The road we walk is filled with choices
 We can choose to walk in the sun or
 choose to walk in the dark
 We can choose to react with love
 or choose to react with negativity
 LET'S CHOOSE LOVE

Funny picture to share. Emma and our dog, Macy.

Snow and Grace

 Freezing outside with a light dusting of snow
causing one to wish for a blanket of

 snow to
make things seem cleaner somehow
but,
our snow dances freely today,
just like we can dance
because of grace we don't need a blanket

I've Been Away

 I am going to introduce myself again. I haven't been blogging in a while.
 I'm Christy Schrage. I am a married mom of 3. I love Jesus! I love to write, paint and help others. I feel we should give of ourselves to people in need, I will try to do this with my writing. It is my goal to remain real and transparent with others without running my mouth constantly.
About my sweet family...
I am married to Kyle. He is a great husband and father. We have had our ups and downs in marriage but right now, through much healing, we are in a really good place.
 Ellie is my oldest child, she is 16. She is beautiful inside and out. She loves to sing and play softball.
 Emma is our middle child, she is 12. She is a sweetheart and loves her soccer.
 Cara is our youngest, she is 10. She is joy. She loves everything.
 I am blessed. I am honored to write for friends. Thanks for reading.

A New Computer

We finally have a new computer. This will help me greatly with my blogging. I am not good at blogging on my phone. I am happy!