Visiting from Ann Voskamp’s place today? I am glad you are here. My name is Christie Purifoy, and I live in a Pennsylvania farmhouse with my husband, four kids, thirteen chickens, two cats, and rather too many woodchucks. I am always watching for beauty, wonder, and mystery, and I write dispatches from the golden hour. Welcome to Maplehurst.
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What a pleasure it is to have my words and images hosted today by Ann Voskamp at A Holy Experience. This is the first in her new photographic blog series “Unwrapping Summer.”
I’ve never considered myself a photographer, but I have come home to such a beautiful place. Next to such beauty, words feel inadequate. My photographs always feel inadequate, and yet, together? Well, sometimes, words and photos together help me crawl just a little bit closer to the source of everything good. Everything beautiful.
I hope you’ll join me over at Ann’s place to unwrap the great gift, always beautiful but not always easy to receive, of summer at Maplehurst.
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So encouraging Christie!! As always!
God gave me the open spaces verse for this month to rest in!! Sweet confirmation!
Xo
Tracy, I love hearing that! God is good.
Hi Christie,
Your Maplehurst is a feast for the eyes and a delight for the soul. I loved it, thank you for sharing today. Have a wonderful weekend.
Veronica, thank you for being here. Blessings to you and yours.
Good Mornin’,
I am so glad Ann Voskamp started that series. Your pictures touch my soul in a sigh of relief and it’s okay to dream way. Your writing was refreshing. Thank you for reminding me that spaciousness can be renewed.
God bless Maplehurst and all who dwell therein!
Thank you, Deb!
Oh, honey, you’re in the bigtime now! Congrats!
Ha ha. Thanks, Diana. I’ll try not to let it go to my head. 😉 Grateful for you. Always.
Christie,
A beautiful and heart-filled walk through your yard and gardens, thank you!
Emily from Barnstorming
Thank you, Emily! I’ve been spending some peaceful moments among your own words and photographs. Beautiful. I love Barnstorming.
So lovely to see your words posted on Ann’s site! How wonderful!
Thank you, Danielle!