Dunton Blessings

So for those of you who are unaware,I am an avid tea drinker.I drink somewhere between 1-3 cups of tea a day.If I really enjoy a certain kind,I will constantly reuse it 2-3 more times before tossing it out.Ill use honey but if we're fresh out,I usually end up using cane sugar.They both taste the same to me.So,when I'm usually quiet,sitting in our rocking chair beside a roaring fireplace I think about things.Things that usually we take for granted or have forgotten how things came to be.So,I was sipping my tea when I suddenly came upon a thought.How did tea come to be??When did we first discover it?Questions like that.I found the answer so interesting I thought I might share it with you although I'm not entirely  if theres actually any truth to it,but its certainly interesting. So about 5,000 and some years ago an Emperor,Shen Nung,accidentally discovered how great tea was.He was sitting in his garden,boiling hot water,when the wind blew and some leaves had gotten in his tea...

 Okay,so this post may be a little late,in this  case,I apologize.Ive been really stressed and struggling over my personal life right now and often forget little things I still have yet to do.So,on the note of it being Valentines Day,here are some great things to do on Valentines Day: 1.Talk,Talk,Talk!! For families it is ESSENTIAL talk.For parents to know what's on their kids' minds or sometimes their perspective on things.Its important to tie those heartstrings.Even the smallest of children can have the best views on life or the world.I can't tell you how many times a small child has picked up something on a subject or even my spirit.Like,a week after my grandma passed away,Quinn(A very sweet friend,3 years old boy),walked up to me when I was in a corner by myself just staring at the walls and said: "Hannah,why are you sad?" "I'm not sad,"I tried to convince both him and me,smiling. "Yes,you are,"He said "Well,wouldn't you be sad...

 A friend asked me a couple weeks ago if I still wrote poems.Yes I do,although its been a VERY long time since I last posted one(I'll probably end up posting on tomorrow because I've been on a typing/texting/writing splurge lately).I was looking back at some of my posts today,and it made me very nostalgic.Then I got to thinking,I dont think I've ever posted A Christmas Post before today.Well,I'll have to fix that.So,here comes some Christmas traditions in my family we end up doing every year or close to 1.Every weekend is full with Christmas things to do 2.1st weekend in December is decorating the house for Christmas🏡🎄 and Christmas shopping(Although that's pretty much throughout December,or in my case,making it) 3. 2nd week is going to get a Christmas tree(We usually end up going to Esbys Christmas Tree Farm and picking one out.We listen to Christmas music on the way there and back.We end up with many fond memories and hilarious moments🤣 4.3rd week we usually en...

 Let's see....the last time I posted was probably last month.Wow.Time has flown by!Starting December 1st,I've been busy knitting scarves.By the time Christmas Eve rolls around,I'll probably have made 22 scarves.Its been a long haul,but I can't wait to see the happy faces on the people when they open the package.This year,it seems like we need the Christmas cheer more than ever,so dad suggested this year we listen to Christmas Music early(Which is something he never does.He always waits until Thanksgiving Day).For many people,its about getting the most gifts on Christmas day.Fof me and my family,is about giving them.I can't explain the joy you've just to see that 1 one person smile on Christmas morning.But it shouldn't have to be just on that morning.  We should give to those around us all the time.A surest mark of a Christian is joy.Make a list of all the people you could help this coming year(Almost like a resolution)and follow through with it.Touch someone...

 Wow!Its hard to believe it's been almost 3 months since I last posted.Alot has happened since I've last posted.Well,for most of August and September I really enjoyed working at the Country Corn Maze.I enjoyed the work,and got to work with alot of great people!In October,we took down alot of the maze stuff and got together for an end of the season workers'blow out party.It was alot of fun.There was a few great laughs and many new memories made as brothers and sisters in Christ.I look forward to next years'Country Corn Maze.In the middle of October some of my family got tested for Covid,only to find out (Which was we thought in the first place),that it was a cold.We quartined ourselves for 2 weeks.If you come from a big family,you know that it can spread multiple times over and relapse.It's been another week.If you're an extrovert,you also know that you torture yourself by quartine!:) During Quartine,one plus side is I get more time with my family,God,and my kitt...

 So,probably the newest and most recent thing in my life lately is my first job.I started my first part time job at DQ.Usually I work 11-4,3 days a week,and covered in ice cream by the time I'm done.Which ,at least that point,I taste good!It's alot different then what I'm used to,but I'm gradually getti ng used to it.So far,I've had to memorize by heart,as well as make:Shakes,malts,slushies,banana splits,blizzards(30+),cones,sundaes,parfaits,cupfections,freezes,dillybars,and so much more!It reminded me of the sermon by S.M. Davis "Hard work:the foundation of character".On that note,I've met quite a few co workers.Some of them I really enjoy,others not so much,and try to be extra nice (Even though sometimes I fail or forget).Also,a few relatives dropped by that I've been able to see and make a certain item for them.I'm always happy to see a friendly face,though I would be a little embarrassed to have them see me in jeans and a t shirt covered in...

So,for the 4th,it really kinda wasn't really the same without our grandma.She usually organized getting together for holidays and bdays and stuff,so it felt kinda weird without her.Honestly,we almost didn't do anything to celebrate it.Grandpa went off to Maine,uncle had to work and our Aunt n uncle had their own plans.So,we really didn't have any "Blood relatives"to celebrate it with.So,instead,we spent it with our adoptive grandparents.We always enjoy spending time with them,talking,and making fun memories together as a family.Afterwards,one of our church family members,Eli,had asked us to drive him and his siblings to the fireworks in warroad.so we got to see the show.We met up with some other friends,and watched the display together,and had a wonderful time!It was so amazing watching the fireworks!It was like the we're exploding in the sky!At that moment,it instantly reminded me of Physics.Where you see the color first,then the sound a few seconds after.The...