Honeychick Homestead

Currently, we are in the midst of a “winter storm.”

I put that word in quotes because here in my little section of California, nothing really feels like a winter storm to me. Especially when I think of the snowy, icy, bitter cold, winter storms I experienced growing up in Michigan!

Nevertheless, I did make sure we had fresh batteries in our flashlights, and my husband filled our firewood rack, just in case we lost electricity!

In my opinion, the worst thing about winter storms in my area, is driving Highway 17. Continue reading →

Here’s my better late, than never, thankful Thursday! Today, I’m thankful for shelter.

I cannot imagine not having a roof over my head with the rainy weather we’ve had the past few days! I got soaked bringing groceries into my house!

While I’m thankful for the significant amount of rain, this weather served as a reminder to me, that there are millions of people who live without shelter everyday. In 2005, the United Nations conservatively estimated that 100 million people were homeless worldwide.

That’s a lot of people!

Whether it was a teeny-tiny, 400 square foot apartment or my current home, the wind and rain reminded me to be thankful God has always provided me with shelter.

What are you thankful for today? Share it with me!